Incorporated on September 05, 1947, the story of Atul is closely linked to that of independent India. The Company is the first private sector enterprise of the country to be inaugurated by its first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. It was established to generate employment on a large-scale, create wealth in rural areas and become self-sufficient in selected chemicals then totally imported. Atul has been serving the society since its incorporation in step with the tradition of its legendary Founder, Kasturbhai Lalbhai. 70 years of operations First plants commissioned; commenced production of dyes for the first time in India 1952 Established a joint venture (JV), Atic Industries Ltd, with Imperial Chemical Industries plc of the UK 1955 Established a JV, Cibatul Ltd, with Ciba Geigy Ltd of Switzerland 1960 Established a JV, Cyanamid India Ltd, with American Cyanamid Company of the USA 1962 Commenced production of 2,4-D acid for the first time in India 1968 Acquired Anchor Adhesives Pvt Ltd which owned Polygrip brand 2010 Formed subsidiary company, Atul Brasil Quimicos Ltda 2011 02 Atul Ltd | Annual Report 2021-22
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