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Caprolactam prices edged lower this week, reflecting a stable and predictable market trend. Indian Caprolactam prices declined by Rs 2/kg to Rs 158/kg, following a period of unchanged pricing over the previous fortnight. The movement indicates balanced conditions with limited volatility.

On a monthly basis, Indian Caprolactam prices have gained Rs 3/kg, showing gradual improvement. However, the three-month trend reflects a slight decline, while the six-month view shows a drop from Rs 164/kg. The trading range remains moderate, with prices fluctuating between Rs 145/kg and Rs 171/kg.

Caprolactam prices in India are currently supported at Rs 155/kg, with resistance near Rs 160/kg. The stable structure allows buyers and sellers to operate within a predictable framework. Market participants continue to monitor these levels for any changes in direction while maintaining procurement discipline, Caprolactam, Caprolactam Prices, Market Stability, Weekly Dip, Chemical Market, Stable Trend.

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Aniline oil prices witnessed a slight correction this week while maintaining a strong overall upward trend. Indian Aniline Oil prices slipped by Rs 2/kg to Rs 183.00/kg, easing marginally from recent highs near Rs 185.00/kg. Despite the weekly dip, Indian Aniline Oil prices continue to reflect stability and strength in the domestic market.

The monthly performance remains robust, with a sharp rise of Rs 33/kg highlighting sustained buying interest. Over the past fortnight, prices have increased by Rs 12/kg, reinforcing short-term momentum. A broader view shows a significant recovery, with gains of Rs 72/kg over three months and Rs 78/kg over six months. Aniline Oil prices in India are currently trading well above earlier lows around Rs 111.00/kg, indicating a strong structural uptrend. Indian Aniline Oil prices are supported near Rs 183.00/kg, while resistance is seen close to Rs 185.00/kg, with downside risk limited toward Rs 171.00/kg, Aniline Oil, Aniline Market, Market Stability, Weekly Dip, Petrochemicals, Stable Trend.

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Stearic Acid registered a modest weekly decline, keeping the latest marker slightly below last week while still above the early-February base. The assessment was Rs 120/kg in Mumbai on 05 Mar 2026, down Rs 1/kg from Rs 121/kg (26 Feb 2026), with recent movement remaining controlled.

In the latest update, Indian Stearic Acid prices slipped by Rs 1/kg on the week. The fortnight view shows +Rs 5/kg from Rs 115/kg (19 Feb 2026), and the month view is also +Rs 5/kg from Rs 115/kg (03 Feb 2026). On a three-month reference, the market is up Rs 2.5/kg versus Rs 117.5/kg (05 Dec 2025), while the six-month anchor is flat versus Rs 120/kg (06 Sep 2025). The recent high is around Rs 121/kg and the recent low is near Rs 114.5/kg, keeping volatility limited.

Year on year, the assessment is down Rs 14/kg versus Rs 134/kg (05 Mar 2025). This places Stearic Acid prices in India toward the softer side of the recent band, with support near Rs 114.5/kg and resistance near Rs 121/kg derived from the latest dataset markers. Indian Stearic Acid prices remain a useful weekly benchmark for domestic procurement checks, Stearic Acid, Stearic Acid Prices, Eases, Weekly Dip, Oleochemicals, Chemical Market, Price Trend.  Read the full verified update on IndianPetrochem.com.

Adipic Acid ended the week slightly lower, keeping the market close to the weakest point seen in the recent cycle. The latest assessment shows a measured decline rather than abrupt shifts, offering a clear reference for contract discussions.

The marker was Rs 133/kg on 02 March in Delhi (imported intact), down Rs 2/kg from 25 February. On a fortnight lens, the series is also lower by Rs 2/kg versus 16 February, extending the soft tone into early March. For desks monitoring Indian Adipic Acid prices, the weekly step-down matters because it pulls the market further away from the early-February baseline.

The month view shows a Rs 7/kg slide from Rs 140/kg, while the three-month anchor is Rs 5/kg below Rs 138/kg. Over six months, the comparison is softer by Rs 11/kg against Rs 144/kg. Recent range markers show the period high around Rs 143/kg and the low near Rs 133/kg, with the latest print sitting at that lower edge. This positioning keeps resistance defined near the recent high, while support remains visible at the current assessment for Adipic Acid prices in India, Adipic Acid, Adipic Acid Prices, Steadies, Weekly Dip, Chemical Market, Petrochemicals, Price Trend.

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Mono Chloro Benzene bulk at Ankleshwar was assessed at Rs 53.50/kg on 02 Mar 2026, easing Rs 0.50/kg from Rs 54.00/kg a week earlier. The weekly shift remained modest and kept the market aligned with a tight set of recent prints.

The fortnight comparison is flat at Rs 53.50/kg, while the month view shows a slight Rs 0.50/kg rise versus Rs 53.00/kg. Indian Mono Chloro Benzene prices therefore stayed stable on the near-term timeline even as the latest weekly move was marginally lower. On longer anchors, the market is Rs 4.00/kg below the three-month reference of Rs 57.50/kg and Rs 15.25/kg below the six-month reference of Rs 68.75/kg. The year-on-year comparison shows the marker Rs 19.50/kg lower than Rs 73.00/kg.

Range markers over the recent period frame the corridor with a recent high around Rs 54.00/kg and a recent low near Rs 53.00/kg, placing the latest print near the middle of that narrow band. Indian Mono Chloro Benzene prices can be tracked against these reference points for procurement checks, while Mono Chloro Benzene prices in India remain best interpreted through the small weekly delta, the flat fortnight print, and the stated longer comparisons, Ankleshwar MCB, Mono Chloro Benzene, Slips Marginally, Weekly Dip, Chemical Market, Petrochemicals, Price Trend.

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Butyl Cellosolve closed at Rs 91.00/kg in Mumbai on February 27, 2026, keeping overall stability intact despite a small weekly dip. Indian Butyl Cellosolve prices were Rs 0.75/kg lower than February 20 (Rs 91.75/kg), while the fortnight marker was unchanged versus February 13 (Rs 91.00/kg). The latest sequence showed limited daily variation, supporting clean procurement comparisons.

The month view remained constructive, with the latest level Rs 2.50/kg above January 28 (Rs 88.50/kg). Indian Butyl Cellosolve prices were Rs 0.75/kg lower than November 29 (Rs 91.75/kg), and Rs 2.50/kg below August 30 (Rs 93.50/kg), placing longer anchors slightly softer even as the near-term picture holds. Over the last 90 days, values moved between Rs 85.50/kg and Rs 91.75/kg, leaving the current assessment near the upper end of that recent window. The wider dataset shows a peak at Rs 105.00/kg, while Rs 85.50/kg remains the lowest point recorded, offering clear markers for approvals and variance reviews. Butyl Cellosolve prices in India were Rs 13.00/kg below February 27, 2025 (Rs 104.00/kg), Butyl Cellosolve, Butyl Cellosolve Prices, Stays Stable, Weekly Dip, Solvent Market.

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C5 has edged lower on the weekly check, but the broader month reference remains close to the latest print. The result is a measured market profile where short-cycle changes are modest and longer comparisons add context.

On 19 Feb 2026, C5 was assessed at Rs 121/kg, down Rs 2/kg from Rs 123/kg a week earlier. Two weeks ago, the marker was Rs 126/kg, leaving the fortnight comparison Rs 5/kg above the latest print. Indian C5 prices therefore show mild weekly softness with a clearer decline on the two-week line.

The month marker is Rs 120/kg, placing the latest level Rs 1/kg higher than a month ago. The three-month reference is Rs 121/kg, matching the latest assessment and indicating stability against the quarter anchor. Six months ago, the reference was Rs 128/kg, while the year-ago marker was Rs 135/kg, keeping the longer comparisons lower than current levels. Across the recent period, prices have traded between Rs 120/kg and Rs 126/kg, and the latest print sits close to the lower marker near Rs 120/kg rather than the recent high around Rs 126/kg.

C5 prices in India remain best monitored through the week-to-week movement against the stable month and quarter anchors. Indian C5 prices provide a clear baseline for procurement tracking, with the recent Rs 120–126/kg references offering practical benchmarks for evaluating offers, C5, C5 Market, Slips On Week, Month Stable, Weekly Dip, Stable Trend, Petrochem Update, Commodity Market.

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