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Godrej Industries Group's National Chemistry Day summit drives momentum for Sustainability & Innovation in India's Chemical Industry
Godrej Industries Group (GIG) recently hosted the second edition of the 'National Chemistry Day' Summit. Building on the success and momentum of the inaugural edition, this joint initiative by GIG companies – Godrej Industries (Chemicals) and Astec LifeSciences, brought together industry leaders, academia and research professionals to deep dive into innovative trends and technology that are redefining the landscape of modern chemistry and explore how the Indian chemical industry can leverage the
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