About Us

Established in 1968, Paushak Limited is part of the “Alembic Group” having a legacy of more than 115 years. Alembic Ltd, the first company of Alembic group, was established in 1907 in Vadodara, Gujarat, India and is the oldest Pharmaceutical Company in India.

Paushak Ltd. is India’s largest Phosgene based Specialty chemical manufacturer with core competencies in Isocyanates, Chloroformates, Carbamoyl Chlorides, Carbamates, Protecting agents etc.

Paushak has proven track record of production & safe handling of Phosgene & its derivatives for ~55 years while running its operations at its site at Panchmahal district near to Vadodara, Gujarat, India since 1979. The site is “Responsible Care” certified where Paushak operates state of the art Phosgene plant of 14400 MT/Year with global benchmarks for operational efficiencies, process safety including EHS with additional downstream multipurpose Phosgene derivatives plants. Paushak has strong workforce of over 350 employees including more than 30 Scientist in R&D. Paushak aims to emerge as a “Global Technology Player in Phosgene Chemistry” while becoming “Partner of Choice” for its customers.

Strength

Strength

43 years of safe Phosgene handling
100 year history in chemical synthesis
In-house R&D and process development capability
Infrastructure for progressive scale-up 5L to 10KL
Robust quality and safety management systems
Continuous cost optimization program
Objectives

Objectives

To seek & sustain long term strategic relationships
To focus on phosgene based pharma intermediates
To implement customer-compliant Quality Systems
To make Safety intrinsic to every operational aspect
To continuously improve people, process & ecosystem
To work within a globally acceptable ethical framework


Board Of Directors

C.R. Amin (Chairman)
He is M.B.A. from U.S.A. Mr. Chirayu Amin is the Chairman of Alembic Limited, a century old group in India, pioneer in Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Industry. Mr. Chirayu Amin is former President of FICCI. He is former Vice President of Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) and President of Baroda Cricket Association (BCA). Besides, he is also trustee in hospital and schools of Alembic Group.

Udit Amin (Non-Executive Director)Mr. U. C. Amin studied Economics with focus on International Trade at University of Michigan, USA. He has worked in regulatory department at Ivax, UK. His job at Ivax included, help management choose filing strategy for multiple countries within Europe. He has vast experience of a decade. He was the Whole-time Director of the erstwhile Paushak Limited prior to its merger with the Company and had worked extensively on its turnaround.

Amit Goradia (Non-Executive Independent Director)Mr. Amit Goradia is a Mechanical Engineer from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai. He has rich and varied industrial experience in Engineering, Industrial Chemicals and Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industries.

Atul Patel (Non-Executive Independent Director)Mr. Atul Patel has done his graduation in Textile Engineering. He is a dynamic industrialist with a vision of growth, progress and prosperity through commitment and hard work. At present, he is Managing Director of Tarak Chemicals Limited, a Company involved in manufacturing of oil field chemicals and other speciality chemicals.

V. H. Gandhi (Non-Executive Independent Director)Mr. Vijay Gandhi is a Practising Chartered Accountant having experience of more than 25 years in the field of Accounts and Taxation. He is fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Abhijit Joshi (Whole-Time Director & CEO)Mr. Abhijit Joshi has done his Masters in Organic Chemistry and Production Management. He has vast experience of more than three decades in fields of Basic Research, Tech-transfer, Production and Manufacturing site administration, etc. He has worked with various well known Indian as well as Multinational Companies in pharmaceutical space.

Roopa Patel (Non-Executive Independent Director)Mrs. Roopa Patel is a graduate of Science (BSc.). She is on the Board of Parikamma Investments Pvt. Ltd. and Reach One Technologies Pvt. Ltd. She is a Chairperson Emeritus of Les Elfes International Camps and Past FLO Chairperson of FICCI, Ahmedabad. Presently, she is a Member of FICCI FLO National Governing Body, SCWEC India National Committee, India/Israel Women's Business Forum, Woman’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI) and ASSOCHAM Gujarat Council Woman's Empowerment Committee. She is a Strategist for Creative Dignity Movement.