Arihant Innochem (AIPL), India’s leading distributor of excipients and speciality ingredients across the Pharma, Biopharma, Nutraceuticals, Personal Care, and Home Care segments, proudly announced the inauguration of its cutting-edge Arihant Innochem Research and Innovation Centre in Navi Mumbai.

The grand ceremony was graced by Arihant’s esteemed principal partners, including The Lubrizol Corporation, Shin-Etsu Chemical, Asahi Kasei Corporation, MEGGLE Excipients, Chemische Fabrik Budenheim KG, Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG, Pharmatrans Sanaq AG, SEQENS SAS, Sanyo Chemical Industries, YungZip Chemical IND, Freund Corporation, Pfanstiehl, Inc. and CBC. Distinguished guests travelled from Japan, Switzerland, France and Taiwan to mark this landmark occasion.

Mr. Jinesh Shah, Founder and Managing Director of Arihant Innochem, formally inaugurated the centre, calling it “a milestone achievement in Arihant’s scientific journey". He emphasized the company’s founding principles of growth, innovation, and meaningful partnerships, adding, “Our values, Trust, Quality, and Commitment, have always guided Arihant Innochem. With excipients taking the centre stage, this is the right time to establish Arihant’s own lab where newer ideas can be explored and concepts transformed into solutions.”

The event began with an auspicious invocation and lighting of the traditional lamp, followed by a warm welcome from Ms. Radhika Thakkar, Head – Business Development. Ms. Chitra Shah, Head – Technical, shared her experiences in setting up the lab and highlighted the growing importance of innovation in the excipient space. Dr. Sameer Padhye, Manager – Technical Services, presented the centre’s capabilities and roadmap, underscoring its role as a key asset for future advancements.

Guests were then given a guided tour of the facility, which showcased the centre’s advanced infrastructure and collaborative environment designed to foster scientific breakthroughs.

The inauguration of AIPL’s Research and Innovation Centre marks the beginning of a new horizon for Arihant Innochem, reinforcing its commitment to driving innovation and strengthening partnerships with principals and customers alike.