Mr. Chandrakant V. Gogri
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Mr. Chandrakant V. Gogri
Founder & Chairman Emeritus – Aarti Group of Industries Visionary Industrialist | Pioneer of India’s Specialty Chemicals Sector
A Legacy of Innovation, Integrity & Industrial Excellence
Mr. Chandrakant V. Gogri is a name synonymous with resilience, foresight, and trailblazing leadership in India’s chemical industry. As the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of the $1 Billion Aarti Group of Industries, he has played a pivotal role in transforming India’s specialty chemicals landscape, making it globally competitive and innovation-driven.
With an illustrious career spanning over five decades, Mr. Gogri’s entrepreneurial journey began in 1975, when he established a small manufacturing unit in a Mumbai suburb to produce dimethyl sulphate. With deep technical knowledge, unwavering business ethics, and an eye for long-term value creation, he laid the foundation of what would become one of India’s most respected chemical conglomerates.
Pioneering the Growth of the Indian Chemical Sector
Under his leadership, the Aarti Group expanded exponentially—diversifying into benzene derivatives, which find applications in:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Agrochemicals
- Polymers
- Dyes
- Personal care
- Additives & coatings
Today, the Group is a global exporter and supplier, with strong R&D, backward integration, and process engineering capabilities, serving Fortune 500 companies across the world.
Awards & Recognitions
Mr. Gogri’s invaluable contributions to India’s industrial growth and innovation have been acknowledged through several prestigious awards:
- Lala Shriram National Award (2015) – Recognizing his leadership in the chemical industry
- D.M. Trivedi Lifetime Achievement Award (2019) by the Indian Chemical Council (ICC) – Celebrating his enduring impact on the Indian chemical sector
- Celebrated as a mentor and inspiration by numerous entrepreneurs and business leaders in India’s manufacturing ecosystem
Hallmarks of His Leadership
- Visionary Risk-Taking: Identified and invested in niche chemical domains when few in India understood their potential
- Deep Technical Acumen: Leveraged his engineering background to drive innovation in process efficiency and sustainability
- Ethical Business Values: Upheld transparency, trust, and quality, earning global customer confidence
- Sustainability & Nation Building: A strong proponent of Make in India, Mr. Gogri’s efforts