INNOVATINGRESPONSIBLY

With innovation at the heart of our business ethos, we have developed a strong base of R&D capabilities to deliver responsible growth.

Our R&D efforts are guided by our deep understanding of customer preferences.Aligning ourselves to these preferences, we have focussed our R&D efforts on enhancing our existing portfolio of Fine & Speciality Chemicals and Performance Products. In the Basic Chemicals division, we are leveraging our R&D capabilities to optimise manufacturing processes to boost productivity.

BUILDING INNOVATION

To steer our innovation-led responsible growth strategy, we have established a Research & Development Centre in Nandesari, Gujarat. Recognised by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), the R&D Centre enables us to deliver novel products. Our sophisticated analytical laboratory helps us perfect complex chemistries and new technologies to deliver exceptional products.

Over the years, we have carved a strong edge in the development of our technologies, coupled with expertise in multiple chemical processes, that enables us to deliver customised offerings designed to meet future growth opportunities.

45

Expert R&D professionals

~11%

Contribution to revenue inFY 2017-18

OUR R&D STRENGTHS

  • Chemical synthesis and analysis for different segments
  • Competency in hazardous chemistries
  • Cost-effective and eco-friendly process development

PARTNERING INNOVATION

In our quest for product and process supremacy, we are collaborating with some of India’s premier institutes on specific projects. These include National Chemical Laboratory at Pune; Institute of Chemical Technology and Indian Institute of Technology Bombay at Mumbai; and Indian Institute of Chemical Technology at Hyderabad.

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