Deepak Fertilisers And Petrochemicals Corporation Limited announced that the resignation of Mr. Shanmugananth M. as President ­ Industrial Chemical due to personal reasons. His last working day shall be 31st August, 2024. Appointment of Mr. Raghunath Kelkar as a President ­ Industrial Chemical with effect from 1st July, 2024.

Mr. Kelkar has done his B. Tech in Chemical Engineering from IIT Delhi, and has rich experience in Industrial Chemicals Marketing and Plant Operations. Mr. Kelkar had joined the Company in November 2007 and retired from the services in March 2021 as President IC. Mr. Kelkar immediately prior to rejoining the Company, was associated with KLJ Group of Companies as Business Advisor.

During his career, he was also associated with Schenectady Herdillia Ltd, Surfa Coats (I) Ltd., Technical Trading Company ­ Muscat, Jubilant Life Sciences and Garware Paints Ltd.