Yasho Industries opens Rs 230 million R&D centre in Gujarat

31 Oct 2025 CW Team

Yasho Industries Limited (YIL), a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty and fine chemicals, has inaugurated its advanced Research and Development (R&D) Centre at Pakhajan, Gujarat.

The facility, built with a capital investment of Rs 230 million, forms part of the company’s Rs 1 billion capex plan for FY26 and marks a significant milestone in Yasho Industries’ innovation roadmap. The new centre is designed to enhance product development and process optimisation for both domestic and international markets across industrial and consumer sectors.

Equipped with state-of-the-art analytical and testing instruments, the R&D centre will host a team of 40 specialised chemists and researchers. Their focus will be on developing high-performance, sustainable solutions in performance chemicals, lubricants, rubber, and specialty polymer applications.

Speaking at the inauguration, Mr Parag Jhaveri, Managing Director and CEO of Yasho Industries Limited, said:

“The launch of our new R&D Centre marks a defining moment in our journey towards innovation-led growth. This investment reinforces our focus on technology, sustainability, and value creation. The new facility will accelerate product development for our global customers and strengthen our position as a preferred partner in the specialty chemicals space.”

With this development, Yasho Industries has further strengthened its commitment to science-driven innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable chemical manufacturing, solidifying its presence in the global specialty chemicals industry.

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