What we do Daikaffil Chemicals India Ltd manufactures organic chemicals, specialized in optical brightening agents used in textiles, paper, detergents, and pigment intermediates. |
Founded in 1,992 |
Market share A large producer of optical brightening agents with significant domestic and export market presence. |
Problem solved Provides key chemical inputs to enhance brightness and quality in consumer products like textiles, paper, and detergents. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves textile, paper, detergent industries; B2B chemical supplier for domestic and international markets. |
Key management Raghuram K. Shetty (Managing Director), Sadashiv K. Shetty (Chairman) |
Our journey and innovations Established 1992, collaborated with Japanese tech in 1993, expanded OBA capacity in 1997; acquired by Mikusu India and Heranba in 2023-24. |
Where we operate Mainly India with export markets for pigment intermediates. |
Top products or what we offer Optical Brightening Agents (OBAs) for textiles, paper, detergents; intermediates for pigment production. |
Top brands Company registered trademark for OBAs; wide range including crude to liquid OBAs and pigment intermediates. |
Raw materials needed Carboxylic acids, carbon amides, stilbene derivatives |
Raw materials supplier - |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue largely dependent on industrial demand, showing cyclical trends aligned with textile and paper sectors. |
Our industry position Leading domestic producer in OBA sector with forward-integrated production facilities. |
Financial highlights FY25 revenue approx. Rs. 7.5 crore; reported net loss Rs. 1.59 crore, reflecting ongoing restructuring phase. |
Geographical revenue split Primary revenue from India with exports focused on pigment intermediates. |
Order book - |
Whats driving growth Technological collaborations, expanded capacity, and strategic acquisitions are key growth drivers. |
Our future plans Leveraging acquisition by Mikusu India and Heranba to broaden chemical business portfolio and scale operations. |
Our green promise - |
Our people and values Focus on internal controls, compliance, and maintaining cordial industrial relations. |
Key challenges ahead Competitive market, financial turnaround, and scaling exports pose challenges. |
Interesting facts First Indian chemical firm with Japanese tech collaboration for OBAs; modern integrated plant at Tarapur. |
Risks and strategy Mitigating financial losses through technology and strategic partnerships; focus on automation and market expansion. |
