Reasons for the rapid growth of chemical industry in India are:
a. There is a substantial growth in both organic and inorganic sectors of chemical industry due to availability of raw materials in abundance.
b . It has led to the production of pharmaceuticals.
c . Increased production of pesticides has contributed in the growth of agriculture.
d.Various products of chemical industry like of synthetic fibers, synthetic rubber, plastics, dye-stuffs, drugs are widely used.
e. The share of chemical industry's in India's exports is also very high.
f. Chemical industry is also its largest consumer, chemicals after processing are largely used in industries, agriculture or for making consumer goods.