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- Aarti Industries Limited, incorporated in 1984 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, with its registered office in Vapi, Gujarat, manufactures and exports specialty chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates used in the downstream production of agrochemicals, polymers, additives, surfactants, pigments, dyes, and pharmaceuticals; its diversified portfolio encompasses three primary segments including specialty chemicals such as nitro chloro benzene derivatives and fluorinated compounds, agrochemical intermediates, polymer additives, home and personal care ingredients, basic chemicals, and contract development and manufacturing organization services through subsidiaries like Aarti Pharmalabs. The company operates 16 manufacturing facilities primarily in western India including Vapi, Jhagadia, Tarapur, and Dahej SEZ, alongside four R&D centers supporting over 300 engineers and scientists, and exports to more than 60 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions serving industries such as agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, energy, and dyes & pigments. Recent developments include a May 2024 joint venture with UPL Limited through Augene Chemical Private Limited for manufacturing and marketing specialty chemicals with applications in agrochemicals and paints involving initial equity investments of INR 125 million each and further commitments up to INR 1,375 million over 24 months; a January 2025 share subscription and shareholders agreement with Pro-Zeal Green Power Seven Private Limited acquiring 26.25% equity stake and convertible debentures to bolster green energy initiatives; a September 2025 long-term strategic partnership with DCM Shriram Consolidated for chlorine supply enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability; alongside earlier long-term supply contracts such as a Rs 6,000 crore four-year agreement in January 2024 with a multinational conglomerate and a Rs 3,000 crore nine-year deal in December 2023 with a global agrochemical firm.