I speak with Nikhil Kalane of PwC India about the current state of the global chemical industry.

• (0:00) Introduction
• (0:42) Management consultancies for chemical industry
• (1:42) Nikhil’s expertise and role
• (2:34) State of the chemical industry and pandemic’s impact
• (6:22) Pandemic’s impact by region
• (10:20) Examples of sustainability and circular economy principles in the chemical industry
• (12:22) Innovation in the chemical industry
• (13:41) Cost structure
• (14:44) Factors influencing innovation
• (15:46) Approach to growth
• (17:00) Open innovation
• (17:46) Indian chemical industry