Perfect Chemical Industries Pvt. Ltd.
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| ISIN | 🆔 |
| Industry | Chemical Manufacturing |
| Fate | Unknown |
| Founded 📆 | Before 1966 |
| Founder 👔 | C. M. Dhar |
| Defunct | Unknown |
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| Products 📟 | Methyl Violet, Methylene Blue, Auramine, Malachite Green |
| Revenue🤑 | ₹1 crore (Projected for 1966) |
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Perfect Chemical Industries Pvt. Ltd. was an Indian chemical manufacturing company based in Calcutta (now Kolkata), India. It specialized in the production of basic dyes such as Methyl Violet, Methylene Blue, Auramine, and Malachite Green. The company was founded by Chittajit Mohan Dhar and operated from 39, Dum Dum Road, Calcutta-30.
History
Perfect Chemical Industries Pvt. Ltd. (Founded 1960) was in operation before 1966 and was engaged in the production of dyes for industrial and defense applications. The company was approved by the Government of India to manufacture these dyes as part of a policy to reduce imports and save foreign exchange.
The factory was visited by Professor Humayun Kabir, the then Union Minister for Petroleum and Chemical Industries, along with several industrialists and trade representatives. During the visit, it was stated that the factory was expected to reach its full production capacity by the end of 1966, generating revenue of ₹1 crore.
Key People
Several notable individuals were associated with the company, including:
- C. M. Dhar– Founder and key figure behind the company’s operations.
- P. M. Sethia – Industrialist.
- U. Chatterjee – Industrialist.
- T. R. Sethia – Industrialist.
- A. Rahman – Industrialist.
- Professor Humayun Kabir*– Union Minister for Petroleum and Chemical Industries, who visited the factory in 1966.
Operations
Perfect Chemical Industries Pvt. Ltd. focused on the production of **synthetic dyes**, which were widely used in **textiles, printing, and medical applications**. The production **capacity** of the factory was **84 tonnes per year**.
The company had an **investment structure** as follows:
- **Fixed capital**: ₹59,000 (1966)
- **Total capital**: ₹1,00,000 (1966)
- **Number of employees**: 59 (1966)
The dyes produced by the factory were **used by the Defense Services of India**, making it a significant contributor to **India’s chemical and industrial sector**.
Government Recognition
The company’s work was **recognized by the Government of India** as part of its efforts to promote **self-sufficiency in industrial chemicals**.
During his visit, **Prof. Humayun Kabir** acknowledged the company's role in reducing India’s dependence on imported chemicals. He expressed his satisfaction with the **rapid progress** of the factory and its potential for further expansion.
The event was attended by trade representatives and industrialists, including **P. M. Sethia, U. Chatterjee, T. R. Sethia, and A. Rahman**, who were involved in discussions regarding the company's future growth.
Fate of the Company
The **later history** of the company is **unclear**. It is unknown whether the company:
- Continued operations.
- Merged with another chemical firm.
- Shut down due to economic or regulatory reasons.
No publicly available records confirm the company’s status beyond the late 1960s.
