Indian Chemical Council

What Indian Chemical Council does

Indian Chemical Council (ICC), founded in 1938 as the Indian Chemical Manufacturers Association (ICMA) and rebranded in 2006, is the apex non-profit industry body representing India's $220 billion chemical and petrochemical sector. Headquartered in Mumbai with five regional offices (Vadodara, New Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai), ICC serves over 500 member companies spanning basic chemicals, specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, agrochemicals, and pharmaceutical intermediates, including large enterprises such as Reliance Industries, Tata Chemicals, SRF, and HPCL. Its core initiatives include Responsible Care (a global EHS management program with 99 signatory companies and 91 holding the RC logo as of April 2025), the Nicer Globe chemical logistics and transport safety platform, and CWC Helpdesks that serve as India's National Authority for Chemical Weapons Convention compliance. Specialized sub-councils — the Indian Phosgene Council (formed 2014) and Indian Bromine Platform (formed 2017) — address segment-specific safety and ecosystem issues.

ICC generates revenue through a tiered membership subscription model priced by company turnover (Rs. 15,750 to Rs. 787,500 annually for regular members, plus life memberships of Rs. 15-35 Lakhs and patron memberships of Rs. 50 Lakhs), supplemented by transaction fees for Certificate of Origin issuance, Visa Recommendation Letters, event registrations, and Chemical News magazine subscriptions. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, anchored by flagship events such as the Annual India Chemical Industry Outlook Conference and the Sustainability Conclave. As a full member of the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) since 2022 and the first chemical industry body to receive the OPCW-The Hague Award in 2024, ICC combines regulatory authority (Nodal Agency for Responsible Care, NACWC), policy advocacy, and trade facilitation in a single membership proposition.

Name

Indian Chemical Council

Legal name

Indian Chemical Council

Website

https://indianchemicalcouncil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Indian Chemical Council is a non-profit industry association founded in 1938 that represents India's $220 billion chemical and petrochemical sector through policy advocacy, Responsible Care EHS certification, transport safety (Nicer Globe), and CWC compliance support for over 500 member companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chemical Industry Association

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (92411)

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemical Management & Toxic Substances Compliance (TSCA, REACH, GHS/SDS, PFAS Programs) (EUAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Standards, Norms & Technical Regulatory Bodies (BPADAAAJ), Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB), Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation (BPADANAD), Industrial Hygiene & Exposure Standards Regulators (Air/Noise/Chemical/Biological) (HLAJAFAC)

Keywords

• Chemical industry association
• Industry advocacy services
• Responsible care program
• Chemical safety compliance
• Certificate of origin services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees charged based on company turnover, ranging from Rs. 15,750 to Rs. 787,500 for regular members, with associate and patron membership tiers available.
2. Certificate of Origin Services: Issuance of Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential) for exporters at Rs. 200 per set, plus attestation services for invoices, packing lists, and other export documents.
3. Event Fees: Revenue from mega events, conferences, seminars, workshops, and training programs including the Annual India Chemical Industry Outlook Conference, Sustainability Conclave, and various technical courses.
4. Chemical News Magazine: Monthly journal subscription at Rs. 2,000 annually (inland) or USD 200 by air mail, plus advertising revenue from chemical industry advertisers.
5. Visa Recommendation Letters: Issuance of visa recommendation letters for member officials at Rs. 200 per letter for overseas business visits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Indian Chemical Council (ICC) is the apex national industry association for India's chemical and petrochemical industry, founded in 1938. It provides membership-based services including policy advocacy with government and regulators, safety programs (Responsible Care), chemical transportation safety through the Nicer Globe platform, Chemical Weapons Convention compliance support via CWC Helpdesks, Certificate of Origin issuance for exporters, training programs, industry events and conferences, and the Chemical News monthly journal.

Product overview

Indian Chemical Council (ICC) is a premier industry association offering a portfolio of interconnected services for the Indian chemical and petrochemical industry. The core offerings include Responsible Care (a global EHS initiative), Nicer Globe (transport safety and logistics platform), and CWC Helpdesks (Chemical Weapons Convention compliance support). Specialized sub-brands include the Indian Phosgene Council and Indian Bromine Platform for focused industry segments. Supporting services include Chemical News magazine (monthly publication since 1956), Certificate of Origin issuance, Visa Recommendation Letters, and professional training programs. ICC also provides expert committees covering Technology & Energy, R&D, Safety, Sustainability, and Industry-Academia collaboration, along with industry statistics/analytics publications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Responsible Care: Global chemical industry initiative for continuous improvement in safe management of chemicals and Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHS&S) performance.
• Nicer Globe
• Indian Phosgene Council (IPC)
• Indian Bromine Platform
• Chemical News

Products and services

• Nicer Globe A community platform for chemical transport safety, distribution efficiency and emergency response. Provides track-and-trace, violation tracking, performance monitoring, gate check tools, multi-modal tracking, driver training, 24x7 emergency support, and journey risk assessment for chemical manufacturers and logistics operators.
• Responsible Care A global chemical industry initiative driving continuous improvement in safe chemical management and excellence in Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHS&S) performance through 7 codes of management practice. Available to chemical manufacturers operating in India.
• CWC Helpdesks National Authority for Chemical Weapons Convention (NACWC) helpdesks that support industries with annual declarations for Schedule 2 and Schedule 3 chemicals under the Chemical Weapons Convention Act 2000, creating awareness on CWC Act provisions.
• Indian Phosgene Council (IPC) A specialized council formed to discuss phosgene safety, knowledge sharing, and best practices among phosgene manufacturers and users in India, covering polymers, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and specialty chemicals sectors.
• Indian Bromine Platform A sector platform to foster the bromine ecosystem in India, focusing on fire safety, mercury emission control, and energy storage applications through collaboration with BSEF and member companies.
• Chemical News Magazine Official monthly journal of ICC published since 1956, highlighting developments in chemical industry sectors and disseminating technological progress information. Available on annual subscription.
• Certificate of Origin ICC is authorized to issue Certificate of Origin (Non-Preferential) to exporters, facilitating preferential duty benefits and ensuring banned articles do not reach importing countries. Available to both members and non-members.
• Visa Recommendation Letter Service ICC issues Visa Recommendation Letters to member officials for overseas business visits, facilitating commercial travel for industry purposes.
• Training and Education Programs ICC ICT Certificate Course on Safety and Environment, Chemical Engineering for Plant Personnel, Basic & Advance Course on Chemical Laboratory Safety Practices, and various awareness programs on Chemical Weapon Convention and Responsible Care, including specialized MSME training under CSR.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99 Responsible Care signatory companies with 91 holding RC Logo as of April 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022ICC became a full member of ICCA in 2022, connecting Indian chemical industry with global chemical associations and international standards initiatives.
• Association of the Dutch Chemical Industry (VNCI)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed for cooperation in chemical industry development, knowledge sharing, and best practice exchange between India and Netherlands.
• European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for collaboration on chemical industry standards, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory harmonization between India and Europe.
• Chemical Industries Association, UKregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for knowledge exchange and cooperation in chemical industry development between India and United Kingdom.
• China Petroleum & Chemical Industry Federation (CPCIF)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for cooperation between two major Asian chemical industries for technology exchange and market development.
• Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association (GPCA)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for collaboration between Indian and Gulf region chemical industries on trade, investment, and sustainability.
• National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for cooperation in chemical distribution standards and best practices between India and USA.
• India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed in 2023 for collaboration on technology and innovation initiatives relevant to chemical industry digitalization.
• Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed in 2022 for prevention of diversion of scheduled and non-scheduled chemicals used in manufacture of illicit drugs, formalizing partnership between Government of India and ICC.
• Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICC serves as nodal agency for Chemical Weapons Convention implementation in India, supporting OPCW's mission for a world free of chemical weapons.
• Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), MumbairegionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for industry-academia collaboration on research, training, and skill development in chemical technology.
• Delhi Technological University (DTU)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for industry-academia partnership on education, research, and placement support for chemical engineering students.
• Manipal University, JaipurregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for collaboration on academic programs, research initiatives, and industry exposure for students.
• Shiv Nadar UniversityregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for industry-academia partnership on chemical sciences education and research collaboration.
• BASFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned triparty agreement in 2022 for 'WeChemie' initiative in association with BASF and Somaiya Vidyavihar University.
• Government e-Marketplace (GeM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed in 2023 to facilitate procurement and vendor engagement for government purchases.
• Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU and Voluntary Code of Conduct signed for prevention of diversion of scheduled and non-scheduled chemicals. Formalizes partnership between Government of India and ICC.
• International Isocyanate Institute (III), USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on International Phosgene Safety Conference since 2012, providing platform for safety dialogue between global and Indian phosgene industry stakeholders.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Chemistry Council (ACC): The US national trade association for the chemical industry. Directly comparable as a national-level chemical industry association providing policy advocacy, Responsible Care administration, safety programs, and member services — ICC's closest structural analog in a developed market.
• Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA): Japan's national chemical industry association with a long-standing Responsible Care program. Comparable as an apex national industry body in a major Asian chemical market with deep safety, health, and environmental programs.
• European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC): The Brussels-based apex body representing the European chemical industry. Direct peer as a regional/continental chemical industry association with policy advocacy, sustainability programs, and Responsible Care oversight; ICC holds a formal MoU with CEFIC.
• China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation (CPCIF): China's national federation for the petroleum and chemical industry. Comparable as a major Asian national-level industry body with policy advocacy and standards work; ICC has signed an MoU with CPCIF for technology exchange and market development.
• Chemical Industries Association (CIA), UK: The UK trade association for the chemical and chemical-using industries. Directly comparable national association with advocacy, Responsible Care, and member services; ICC holds a signed MoU with CIA UK for cooperation.
• Association of the Dutch Chemical Industry (VNCI): The Dutch national chemical industry association. Directly comparable as a national member-based industry body; ICC has signed an MoU with VNCI for cooperation in chemical industry development and best practice exchange.
• National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD): US-based trade association for chemical distribution with focus on safety and distribution standards. Comparable as a chemical-industry association with strong standards/distribution focus; ICC holds an MoU with NACD for cooperation on chemical distribution best practices.
• Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association (GPCA): The regional trade association for the petrochemical and chemical industries in the Arabian Gulf. Comparable as a regional industry association with advocacy, events, and Responsible Care; ICC holds an MoU with GPCA for trade and sustainability collaboration.

Emerging players

• Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE): India's professional body for chemical engineers focused on education, R&D, and professional development. Comparable as a domestic Indian chemical-sector institution that collaborates with ICC (IIChE awards appear in ICC's recognition list) but focuses more on academic and engineering profession than industry advocacy.

Broad incumbents

• International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA): The global umbrella body for chemical industry associations of which ICC became a full member in 2022. Comparable as a higher-order industry association; ICC's Responsible Care global adoption (70+ economies) flows through ICCA's network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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