Dai-Ichi Karkaria Ltd. (DIKL) was set up in 1960 as a private limited company for the manufacture of speciality chemicals and commenced its commercial production in 1963, in technical collaboration with the world renowned Dai-Ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co. Ltd., Japan.

The company has access to relevant and innovative technology, together with 42 years of experience in the development and manufacture of high performance specialty chemicals for different applications.

The company has built a reputation on innovation & quality. Consistent quality standards are maintained and upgraded continuously in line with customer expectations. Continuing the tradition established by its Chairman Dhunjishaw Neterwala, the company promotes and supports the highest standards of integrity and social responsibility to their employees and the environment.Dai-Ichi's integrated Research & Development and marketing teams work across multiple industrial applications, bringing the strength of the company's technical resources, to deliver performance solutions to its clients.

The company's experience backed by a wide knowledge of chemistry and various applications, allows it to resolve various process problems through innovative solutions. Dai-Ichi's reputation, built on batch-to-batch consistencies in quality, is maintained through standards that are never lowered. A strong alliance with the world-renowned Dai-Ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co. Ltd., Japan has equipped the company with complementary skills in technology & product development, giving it a competitive edge over the others.

Dai-Ichi is committed to contribute to the specialty chemicals industry as a long-term player and pioneer of value-added technologies in the country.

The company has partnerships &  alliances with :

• Dai-Ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co. Ltd., Japan
• Matsumoto Yushi Seiyaku Co. Ltd., Japan
• Baker Petrolite, USA
• Inogent Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., India (The GVK Group)

Product range of the company includes:

• Leather Chemicals
• Oilfield Chemicals
• Non-ionic, Anionic, Cationic polyelectrolytes for use as Flocculants and in agricultural applications.
• Spin Finishes, Additives for the Rayon industry
• Selected Polymers for the Oil industry like Pour Point Depressants.
• Flocculants and Chelating agents used in water treatment and related industries.