Bharuch, Gujarat - May 9, 2025 - Coherent Market Insights (CMI) proudly announced its participation in the Gujarat Chem & Petchem Conference 2025 as the Knowledge & Media Partner, held on May 8-9, 2025, at Hyatt Place, Bharuch. The conference convened over 500 industry professionals, including more than 100 Manufacturing and Plant Heads from across Gujarat and India.
Conference Theme: “Viksit Gujarat: Viksit Bharat@2047”
The theme encapsulates India’s national vision of becoming a fully developed nation by 2047 wherein the year marks the centenary of its independence, with Gujarat serving as a main pillar in that journey. Gujarat currently contributes approximately 35% of India’s total chemical output. The state also holds over 55% of the country’s petrochemical production capacity, and is home to over 11,000 chemical units.
Gujarat’s robust industrial clusters, world-class port infrastructure, and progressive policy environment make it uniquely positioned to lead India’s chemical sector transformation. Against this backdrop, GCPC 2025 set out to translate Gujarat’s industrial potential into concrete, actionable outcomes. The event also provided platform to industry professionals to discuss and address various operational challenges, accelerate digital adoption, foster academia-industry collaboration, and align the sector with the broader goals of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and sustainable industrial growth. This event also was a strategic forum for policymakers, manufacturers, technologists, and investors to plan a roadmap for Gujarat to emerge as India’s premier global chemical hub by 2047.
From Insights to Impact: CEO Raj Shah's Vision for Digital Transformation in Chemicals
Mr. Raj Shah, CEO & Founder of Coherent Market Insights, joined as a featured panelist in the high-impact session on “Digital Transformation and Automation in Chemical Manufacturing.” His insights and contribution in the event was widely appreciated by industry leaders for its depth, vision, and data-backed perspective on the future of chemical manufacturing in India.
Fellow panelists in the session included:
- Jagdish Pranami, Associate Vice President, SRF
- Kalimuddin, Vice President – Manufacturing Operations, ELANTAS Beck India
- Sachin Srivastava, Vice President & Head – Operation Excellence, DFPCL
- Mangesh Nawarange, Sales Director – Digital, Energy Industries, Process Automation, ABB India
- Dhruval Khamar, Principal Lead, Digital Business & Strategy, Forbes Marshall
CMI Report Launch: Spotlight On Gujarat’s Specialty Chemicals Sector
A defining highlight of CMI’s participation was the official launch of its latest industry report:
“Specialty Chemicals and Petrochemicals Industry in India (Focus on Gujarat): 2025–2032” The report offers a comprehensive outlook on the growth trajectory of Gujarat’s chemicals and petrochemicals landscape, providing strategic insights for manufacturers, investors, and policymakers navigating this dynamic sector.
Conference At A Glance
The Gujarat Chem & Petchem Conference 2025 served as a premier platform for industry stakeholders to identify core operational challenges and collaboratively work toward impactful solutions. With Gujarat accounting for a significant share of India’s chemical output, the sessions underscored the state’s critical role as a key driver of industrial growth and self-reliance.
The event featured sessions spanning:
- Operational Excellence
- Sustainability & Green Chemistry
- Digital Innovation & Automation
- Policy Frameworks aligned with Viksit Bharat@2047
- Lab Innovations & R&D
- Efficient Water Treatment for Chemical Plants
The conference was supported by a broad coalition of industry partners, academia, and associations including PremierTech Systems & Automation, ABB India, Netradyne, Gujarat Chemical Association (GCA), Somaiya Vidyavihar University, and many others — reflecting the depth of industry engagement at the event.
About Coherent Market Insights
Coherent Market Insights (CMI) is a global market intelligence and consulting firm delivering data-driven insights across diverse industry verticals. Headquartered in India with a presence in the U.S., U.K., and Japan, CMI serves clients in over 32 countries with 300+ full-time consultants and a global network of domain experts across 24 countries enabling informed decision-making in rapidly evolving markets.
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