Partners and Alliances
Dai-ichi has collaborations with market leaders known for their pioneering Specialty Chemical technology. Our technical collaborators are leading manufacturers and exporters of high-quality products to various countries.

“ChampionX Dai-ichi India (CXDI)”.
Champion Dai-ichi Technologies India, established in 2010, as a joint venture between Dai-ichi Karkaria Ltd. and Champion Technologies, is a leading global specialty chemical company. In 2013, Champion Technologies was acquired by Nalco, an Ecolab company, and the JV was renamed Nalco Champion Dai-ichi India. In 2021 the JV was renamed ChampionX Dai-ichi India (CXDI). CXDI currently services and supplies the oil field chemical market in India.
The company has extensive experience in traditional & non-conventional oil and gas production for deepwater, heavy oil, oil mining, shale oil & gas and coal bed methane. CXDI’s R&D supports a fit-for-purpose products line, applied by field experts based on thorough analysis and sophisticated modeling technology.

Dai-ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co. Ltd.
Dai-ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co. Ltd (DKS) commenced its operations in 1918 focussing on the production and sales of surfactants and other fine chemicals for a variety of industries. With continuous investment in R&D and focus on business expansion, DKS now exports high-quality products to over 40 countries.
Dai-ichi Karkaria India has a technical collaboration with Dai-ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co. Ltd. who provided us with the initial surfactant technology in 1963. More recently, they’ve supplied our photo polymerisation technology for the manufacture of polyether polyols and polyacrylamides at our Kurkumbh plant.

Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Co. Ltd.
Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Co. Ltd. started operations in 1926 as manufacturers of oils and sizing agents for textiles. They are one of the leading manufacturers of a wide series of textile chemicals, which form more than 60% of their production.
Our technical collaboration with Matsumoto has enabled us to indigenously manufacture a range of textile auxiliaries (both for dry & wet processing). Today we are one of the leading suppliers for world-class spin finishes and sizing agents for polyester filament yarn.
Board of Directors

MRS. S.F.VAKIL
CHAIRPERSON & MANAGING DIRECTOR
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Mrs. Meher Taff
Chief Operating Officer and Wholetime Director
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MR. ADI JEHANGIR
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
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MR. KAVAS PATEL
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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MR. KEKI ELAVIA
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
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MR. ASHOK HIREMATH
NON‐EXECUTIVE, INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
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Key Management Personnel

Mr. Ankit Shah
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
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Mr. Farokh Gandhi
Chief Financial Officer
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CSR
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
The essence of our CSR is to ensure we have a positive impact on society and the environment around us.
Through the Maneckji and Shirinbai Neterwala Foundation, we are actively involved in providing medical support to patients suffering from diseases such as renal failure, cancer, heart problems, lung disease, etc. In addition, we provide medical equipment for special needs children. The foundation also awards educational scholarships to students that have excelled in their local schools.
We support the Jimmy S. Bilimoria Foundation providing aid for palliative health care in areas around Maharashtra.
We have actively supported the Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry by providing good sanitation facilities and safe drinking water to societies in Latur, Maharashtra. We are associated with the Bombay Environmental Action Group and Utkarsh Star Mitra Mandal, helping in the cause of environmental sustainability
Our mission is to add value to our customer businesses by providing quality products and solutions tailored to their needs. We pursue value creation, profitability and the long-term growth & success of our company, employees, customers, and stakeholders.
To develop high-quality products for our customers using modern technology, proficient R&D, and sustainable operations and to strengthen our market position locally and globally. We persistently engage with customers and key stakeholders to experience our growth journey together.
Over the years, customers have partnered with Dai-ichi to create advanced products, challenging our R&D team to design new methods and processes utilizing cutting edge technology. Fifty years ago, Dai-ichi developed the first demulsifier in India and over thirty years ago, Dai-ichi and the first PPD in India. Today, we remain at the forefront of innovation, pioneering the latest advancements across various industries.
Dai-ichi driven by its business ethics, embraces sustainability in all of our operations. We work towards continuous improvement in creating products and processes that are clean, with minimum use of hazardous chemicals, promoting efficient chemical synthesis. We work with a focus on product design, process efficiency and environmental health & safety.
Our batch to batch consistencies are maintained by rigorous, regular, and complete testing at every stage. We conduct thorough application testing to ensure precise performance of our products. We conform to all relevant health, safety & environmental, national & international standards
We have built our reputation by developing quality products and supporting the highest standards of integrity towards our employees, customers and environment. We maintain a true and transparent relationship with our stakeholders.