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Cyclohexanone ended the latest assessment week at Rs 94.50/kg on 25 February 2026 at Kandla, easing Rs 1.00/kg from Rs 95.50/kg a week earlier. The week’s movement was orderly, with modest changes that kept procurement benchmarks easy to track. Indian Cyclohexanone prices therefore finished the week on a slightly softer footing, while staying within a tight recent window.

Across the month view, the latest marker is below Rs 96.00/kg seen 30 days earlier, and the three-month comparison points to a broader decline from Rs 102.00/kg. The six-month anchor is Rs 97.00/kg, placing the current close marginally under that reference. In the most recent month, the observed high was around Rs 98.00/kg and the low was near Rs 94.50/kg, showing that volatility remained limited even as the line drifted lower.

For longer context, the year-ago reference of Rs 115.00/kg keeps the broader comparison clearly weaker. This consolidated profile helps buyers map coverage windows and evaluate timing against Cyclohexanone prices in India without relying on assumptions. Indian Cyclohexanone prices remain anchored near the recent low, providing a stable point for near-term checks, Cyclohexanone, Cyclohexanone Market, Edges Lower, Limited Daily Moves, Ketone Prices, Market Trend.

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PU weakened over the past week, extending a gradual slide from late-January levels and keeping the latest assessment below the recent high marker. The Ahmedabad reference remains a practical benchmark for domestic procurement comparisons. Recent changes have been incremental, helping buyers align purchasing with tender calendars and avoid overreacting to single-session noise.

Indian PU prices were assessed at Rs 197/kg on 18 Feb 2026, down Rs 3/kg from Rs 200/kg a week earlier. The fortnight comparison is also down Rs 3/kg from Rs 200/kg, and the month view is lower by Rs 8/kg from Rs 205/kg. Over three months, the assessment is higher versus Rs 181/kg, with a recent high around Rs 205/kg and a recent low near Rs 180/kg. The six-month reference stands at Rs 195/kg, close to the latest print, while the year-on-year reference is higher at Rs 211/kg, keeping the longer-term comparison softer. For PU prices in India, the current level sits below the three-month high but remains well above the three-month low, and recent moves have been small. The month decline is the clearest indicator of the recent cooling, while the three-month spread provides a clean volatility reference.

Indian PU prices are tracked against Rs 180/kg and Rs 205/kg as the key recent markers for budgeting and approval thresholds. Buyers can also use Rs 200/kg as a short-term checkpoint from the fortnight anchor when spacing coverage decisions,Polyurethane, PU Prices, Edges Lower, Weekly Check, Month Softening, Price Trend, Market Movement, Petrochem Update.  Read the full verified update on IndianPetrochem.com.

The latest Melamine note shows a softer weekly finish, keeping procurement discussions focused on timing and budget control. The week’s movement was limited, but it continues a broader easing trend that is clearer on the month view. For buyers, the key utility is a clean comparison against fixed dates rather than subjective talk.

The market is assessed at Rs 84/kg on 10 Feb 2026, versus Rs 86/kg on 03 Feb 2026. Over the past fortnight, the net change is Rs -3/kg, and the month comparison to 10 Jan 2026 is Rs -6/kg. In the Indian domestic market, Indian Melamine prices are being monitored for consistent week-to-week steps that can be tracked against contract reset dates. The year-on-year benchmark to 10 Feb 2025 stands at Rs -4/kg.

On longer anchors, the three-month comparison is Rs 6/kg and the six-month view is Rs -6/kg. In the last 60 days, the observed high was around Rs 94/kg and the observed low was near Rs 76/kg, keeping the latest quote within the broader recent window. Support sits near Rs 76/kg and resistance near Rs 94/kg for Melamine prices in India. Indian Melamine prices remain a core reference point for vendor discussions and internal approvals, especially when aligning multiple lots across weeks, Melamine, Edges Lower, Weekly Close, Melamine Prices, Petrochemical Market, Market Update.

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Stearic acid posted a small weekly decline, but overall trading remains contained. The latest assessment is Rs 115/kg, down Rs 1/kg from Rs 116/kg last week, while the fortnight marker holds at Rs 115/kg, keeping the short-term picture stable. Indian Stearic Acid prices are therefore still clustered in a narrow pocket rather than shifting sharply.

The month view is flat at Rs 115/kg, confirming a steady month with limited movement. Wider anchors show the benchmark remains below late-2025 levels: the three-month marker is Rs 117.5/kg and the six-month reference Rs 122/kg. Over the last 30 days, the recent low was near Rs 114.5/kg and the recent high around Rs 116/kg, and moves were small across most sessions. The year-ago point stands at Rs 134/kg, keeping the longer comparison clearly softer. Stearic Acid prices in India remain easy to benchmark for routine coverage, while Indian Stearic Acid prices provide consistent reference points for procurement checks without forcing frequent re-pricing of budgets, Stearic acid prices, Stearic acid market, edges lower, quiet week, oleochemicals trends.

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