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S Amit and Co. is a leading Chemical trading firm with expertise in sales, distribution and indenting for pharmaceuticals intermediaries, agro chemicals, polymers and other specialty chemicals. With a history of over six decades, the firm is a significant player in the chemicals industry. We talk to Mr. Amit Mehta, Chairman and Managing Director on his journey.
In Konversation with Amit Mehta

S Amit and Co. is a leading Chemical trading firm with expertise in sales, distribution and indenting for pharmaceuticals intermediaries, agro chemicals, polymers and other specialty chemicals. With a history of over six decades, the firm is a significant player in the chemicals industry. We talk to Mr. Amit Mehta, Chairman and Managing Director on his journey.

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Asian Prelam is a significant manufacturer of prelaminated boards. The company has differentiated its business from competitors by investing in world class machinery to meet exacting quality requirements of customers both in the domestic and international markets. By investing in the brand “LAMÀNI”, Mufaddal Pankhawala, Founder & Managing Director, has sought to create a distinct identity in a category dominated by a few large names and a plethora of unorganized and undifferentiated players. Ably assisted by his son Husain Pankhawala, Asian Prelam is looking to significantly scale the business.
In Konversation with Mufaddal Pankhawala

Asian Prelam is a significant manufacturer of prelaminated boards. The company has differentiated its business from competitors by investing in world class machinery to meet exacting quality requirements of customers both in the domestic and international markets. By investing in the brand “LAMÀNI”, Mufaddal Pankhawala, Founder & Managing Director, has sought to create a distinct identity in a category dominated by a few large names and a plethora of unorganized and undifferentiated players. Ably assisted by his son Husain Pankhawala, Asian Prelam is looking to significantly scale the business.

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Orbital Mekatronik Systems is an interesting business proposition – industrial safety to process automation. A significant player in the high-tech electronics engineering industry, Orbital Mekatronics is redefining automation in both large and small manufacturing units by using cutting edge technology. With a  strong R&D, collaborations across the world and a committed internal team, Orbital is at the cusp of scale. We talk to Mr. Ranjit Kambil, CEO and Managing Director for his perspectives on the company and industry
In Konversation with Ranjit Kambil

Orbital Mekatronik Systems is an interesting business proposition – industrial safety to process automation. A significant player in the high-tech electronics engineering industry, Orbital Mekatronics is redefining automation in both large and small manufacturing units by using cutting edge technology. With a  strong R&D, collaborations across the world and a committed internal team, Orbital is at the cusp of scale. We talk to Mr. Ranjit Kambil, CEO and Managing Director for his perspectives on the company and industry

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Kohli Printing and Converting Machines Pvt. Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of printing and converting machines like Roto Gravure, Laminators for the packaging industry. Kaku Kohli, the current Managing Director, is a third-generation entrepreneur who has revolutionized the business by adopting latest technology that meet exacting requirements of customers worldwide. Today Kohli is considered a serious competitor to European machines and is ranked among the top three manufacturers in the world.
In Konversation with Kaku Kohli

Kohli Printing and Converting Machines Pvt. Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of printing and converting machines like Roto Gravure, Laminators for the packaging industry. Kaku Kohli, the current Managing Director, is a third-generation entrepreneur who has revolutionized the business by adopting latest technology that meet exacting requirements of customers worldwide. Today Kohli is considered a serious competitor to European machines and is ranked among the top three manufacturers in the world.

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Electromech Infraprojects Ltd. (EIL), is a technical services provider with expertise across electrical, mechanical and networking fields. The projects undertaken cover a wide variety of installations from industrial, commercial, IT park, and warehouses. Over the last couple of years, Electromech pivoted the business around Data Centres picking up the trend of investments being driven in this space due to development of AI. With Indian businesses looking to scale investments in this area significantly, Electromech is well positioned to leverage its early mover advantage where it has built deep expertise across the entire value chain of service. This has been noticed by PE investors and has drawn them towards Electromech. We talk to Varun Maniar, Managing Director on his journey so far and the road ahead.
In Konversation with Varun Maniar

Electromech Infraprojects Ltd. (EIL), is a technical services provider with expertise across electrical, mechanical and networking fields. The projects undertaken cover a wide variety of installations from industrial, commercial, IT park, and warehouses. Over the last couple of years, Electromech pivoted the business around Data Centres picking up the trend of investments being driven in this space due to development of AI. With Indian businesses looking to scale investments in this area significantly, Electromech is well positioned to leverage its early mover advantage where it has built deep expertise across the entire value chain of service. This has been noticed by PE investors and has drawn them towards Electromech. We talk to Varun Maniar, Managing Director on his journey so far and the road ahead.

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Sang Fasteners is a significant player in the fasteners category. With over four decades of experience in the business, Sang Fasteners is a supplier to leading OEMs. Always pushing the envelope on technology, Sang has developed a wide range of products that cater to multiple industry segments. The business has seen consistent growth due to constant upgradation of manufacturing infrastructure, consistent quality and customer focus. We talk to Abhijat Sanghvi, Managing Director Sang Fasteners, on the business journey and opportunities ahead.
In Konversation with Abhijat Sanghvi

Sang Fasteners is a significant player in the fasteners category. With over four decades of experience in the business, Sang Fasteners is a supplier to leading OEMs. Always pushing the envelope on technology, Sang has developed a wide range of products that cater to multiple industry segments. The business has seen consistent growth due to constant upgradation of manufacturing infrastructure, consistent quality and customer focus. We talk to Abhijat Sanghvi, Managing Director Sang Fasteners, on the business journey and opportunities ahead.

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Saksham Technologies is among the leading suppliers of equipment for R & D and healthcare segment. As a representative of cutting edge technology partners across the globe, Saksham’s products cater to a wide variety applications across education, pharma, Biotech and testing labs. With over three decades of experience, Saksham has a footprint over 10,000 installations in 250+ Cities and Towns and serves over 4000 customers across the country. A dedicated sales and service network ensures strong customer relationship. We talk to Sameer Maheshwari, Founder & CEO, Saksham Technologies, on the business journey and opportunities ahead.
In Konversation with Sameer Maheshwari

Saksham Technologies is among the leading suppliers of equipment for R & D and healthcare segment. As a representative of cutting edge technology partners across the globe, Saksham’s products cater to a wide variety applications across education, pharma, Biotech and testing labs. With over three decades of experience, Saksham has a footprint over 10,000 installations in 250+ Cities and Towns and serves over 4000 customers across the country. A dedicated sales and service network ensures strong customer relationship. We talk to Sameer Maheshwari, Founder & CEO, Saksham Technologies, on the business journey and opportunities ahead.

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Accord Equips provides equipment for the entertainment industry – cameras, lenses and other paraphernalia. Apart from the hardware, Accord has also trained an army of professionals that start as assistants and grow into efficient photographers in their own right. With a wide array of inventory, latest equipment and a 24x7 service capability, Accord is indispensable to the growing entertainment industry. It was a pleasure to meet Tejash Shah, founder and CEO who wears many hats – entrepreneur, filmmaker and a passionate photo enthusiast. As always he remembered to arrange filter coffee for us as we informally discussed his business journey and the opportunities ahead.
In Konversation with Tejash Shah

Accord Equips provides equipment for the entertainment industry – cameras, lenses and other paraphernalia. Apart from the hardware, Accord has also trained an army of professionals that start as assistants and grow into efficient photographers in their own right. With a wide array of inventory, latest equipment and a 24x7 service capability, Accord is indispensable to the growing entertainment industry. It was a pleasure to meet Tejash Shah, founder and CEO who wears many hats – entrepreneur, filmmaker and a passionate photo enthusiast. As always he remembered to arrange filter coffee for us as we informally discussed his business journey and the opportunities ahead.

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Tastel Fine Food is a player in the strategically important food processing industry. With a range of Ready to Eat (RTE) and Ready to Cook (RTC) products, Tastel is defining new standards in instant foods. With supplies to discerning customers across the world, Tastel has carved a name for itself in the industry. A state-of-the-art plant in Karad, Maharashtra and new facilities in other locations, investments in certifications and people — Tastel is poised to scale significantly in the years to come. We talk to Ajay Kumar Talwar, Founder and Managing Director, on the business journey and the opportunities ahead.
In Konversation with Ajay Talwar

Tastel Fine Food is a player in the strategically important food processing industry. With a range of Ready to Eat (RTE) and Ready to Cook (RTC) products, Tastel is defining new standards in instant foods. With supplies to discerning customers across the world, Tastel has carved a name for itself in the industry. A state-of-the-art plant in Karad, Maharashtra and new facilities in other locations, investments in certifications and people — Tastel is poised to scale significantly in the years to come. We talk to Ajay Kumar Talwar, Founder and Managing Director, on the business journey and the opportunities ahead.

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Hylite Group is a conglomerate of seven units across Mumbai and Pune focussing essentially on surface coating. From Zinc to Chromium, Nickel, Copper to speciality coatings to PVD, the group covers almost all possible surface protection coatings for metals. With wide range of applications from large projects to precision parts, Hylite group meets exacting requirements of customers across the domestic and international markets. Starting small in Mumbai, Hylite Group, founded in 1943, has built a solid and enduring legacy of over the last eight decades. We talk to Murtuza Bootwala, Director, Hylite Group and member of Group Board on the business journey and opportunities ahead.
In Konversation with Murtuza Bootwala

Hylite Group is a conglomerate of seven units across Mumbai and Pune focussing essentially on surface coating. From Zinc to Chromium, Nickel, Copper to speciality coatings to PVD, the group covers almost all possible surface protection coatings for metals. With wide range of applications from large projects to precision parts, Hylite group meets exacting requirements of customers across the domestic and international markets. Starting small in Mumbai, Hylite Group, founded in 1943, has built a solid and enduring legacy of over the last eight decades. We talk to Murtuza Bootwala, Director, Hylite Group and member of Group Board on the business journey and opportunities ahead.

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Shivam Industries is major supplier of denatured alcohol and many other chemical products spanning wide industry segments and product categories. Over the last two decades, the duo – Chandan Ganguly and Om Shreshta have built the business brick by brick to become leaders in their own right in the products and customers they serve. Starting virtually from scratch, their journey is quite an inspiration for young entrepreneurs. We talk to Chandan and Om, Partners, Shivam Industries on their business journey and opportunities ahead.
In Konversation with Chandan Ganguly and Om Shrestha

Shivam Industries is major supplier of denatured alcohol and many other chemical products spanning wide industry segments and product categories. Over the last two decades, the duo – Chandan Ganguly and Om Shreshta have built the business brick by brick to become leaders in their own right in the products and customers they serve. Starting virtually from scratch, their journey is quite an inspiration for young entrepreneurs. We talk to Chandan and Om, Partners, Shivam Industries on their business journey and opportunities ahead.

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