After ten years of consecutive growth, DKSH India opened the new and expanded Mumbai office, designed to house up to 160 employees in its Indian headquarters.
Strategically located in the city’s business hub close to Mumbai International Airport, the new DKSH India office provides a conveniently accessible location and modern, inviting facilities. Its progressive workspace design fosters collaboration and innovation while incorporating aspects of DKSH’s presence in India over the last 30 years.
The facilities also house three brand new state-of-the-art innovation centres
- The Food and Beverage innovation centre specialises in developing confectionery, bakery, dairy, savory, and emulsion-based formulations. The centre provides solutions for unique bakery products, such as low-sugar muffins, cakes, and beverages; dairy products, such as functional drinks, fruits drinks, and yogurt; as well as savory products, such as egg-free mayonnaise
- The Personal Care innovation centre specialises in solutions and formulations for color cosmetics, actives, skincare, haircare, oral care, and home care applications
- The Specialty Chemicals innovation centre offers support as a formulation lab to our valued clients and customers from innovative solutions to idea generation and benchmarking. Our extensive laboratory resources provide evaluation services for raw materials used in architectural, industrial, and automotive/refinish paints
Each innovation centre is equipped with the latest high-end technology, including autonomous application testing facilities, and serves as a one-stop solution to customers by providing a broad range of specialised services. The service portfolio encompasses formulation development, idea generation and conceptualisation, new ingredient and technology application, product demonstration, acceptance tests, and hands-on technical training.
Dr Natale Capri, Co-Head Business Unit Performance Materials, commented: “This investment is part of our ongoing commitment to supporting our clients and customers in India. Our innovation center experts are dedicated to creating tailor-made solutions that meet individual challenges, and our new modern and high-tech Mumbai office will make it possible to respond to all regional needs as quickly as possible.”
Atul Nagarkar, Vice President, Global Business Line Specialty Chemicals Industry & Managing Director DKSH India, added: “The new office provides an excellent work environment for our employees who are our key assets. Our high-tech innovation centers provide innovative formulations and solutions to serve our valued customers in India.”
Vishal Jawale, Director, Country Management, DKSH India, stated: “As a leading Market Expansion Services provider, our new Mumbai office enables us to respond to the rising demand for companies to expand their new or existing business in India. This move represents our continued commitment to our employees and our business partners, paving the way for further growth in the years to come.”