The chemical sector of our country comes under the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals of Government of India. This sector offers individuals with a wide variety of employment opportunities. A list of public sector organizations that operates in this sector is cited blow.

Major Government Firms in Chemical Engineering Sector

• Travancore Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited - This firm is located in Kochi, Kerala. It is one of the biggest chemical manufacturing facilities in state and is ISO 14001 certified. The firm has 2 manufacturing divisions. They include Udyogmandal complex and the Cochin division. The company also develops petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and hydro metallurgy.

List of Chemical Engineering Companies in North Zone

• Pyrites, Phosphates & Chemicals Limited – This firm was started in the year 1960. The main aim of this firm is to explore the pyrite deposits in India. Pyrites is employed as a source of sulphur for the creation of sulphuric acid.

List of Chemical Engineering Companies in South Zone

• Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Limited – This firm is located in Mangalore city. This refinery is an auxiliary of ONGC.  The firm is committed to provide the society with products of the highest quality in addition to the preservation of the environment.
• Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited - This firm was set up in India in 1960. The main aim of this firm is to attain self reliance in basic requirements of organic chemicals. The firm presently has approximately 500 units. These units are developed on the basis of the products developed by HOC.

List of Chemical Engineering Companies in West Zone

• Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited – This corporate body is undertaking of the Indian Government. They are responsible for the production of life saving chemicals that have no known side affects.
• Bongaigaon Refinery & Petrochemicals Limited – This firm is engaged with the   business of refining of petroleum as to meet the energy needs that are increasing in the nation.  The firm was founded out in 1979.

List of Chemical Engineering Companies in East Zone

• Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals - This firm manufactures chemicals, drugs and home products.  A few products made by this firm include Anti Snake Venom Serum (ASVS), Hypolipidemic Drugs and Anticancer Drugs.
• Orissa Drugs & Chemicals Limited – This is an undertaking that is promoted by the Indian Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Limited (IDPL), Investment Corporation of Orissa and Industrial Promotion and (IPICOL). The firm was founded out in 1979. The registered office of this firm is located in Orissa. They manufacture Tablets, ointments, Capsules and Powders.
• Bihar Drugs & Organic Chemicals Limited – This plant is only one of its kind in the nation that manufactures Niacinamide. It uses alcohol as principal raw material.

This sector is one of the leading sectors in our nation. They play an important role in the day to day lives of man. In addition to this they contribute significantly towards the growth of the country.