About Us

Jasu Shah

Founder (1937 – 2016)

Mr Jasu Shah was the driving force behind CHEMTECH Foundation. A visionary, he pioneered International Trade Fairs and Conferences in 1974 at a time when such events were required the most. Mr. Shah, right from 1974, provided a platform for the Indian Chemical and Process Engineering industry to display their products, expertise and services to demonstrate to the world and show them continuous achievements and progress in meeting global standards.

Wherever he toured, whatever good he saw, he wanted to bring its benefits to India. Faced with the magnitude and a variety of needs of the process industry and thinking globally, CHEMTECH not only responded to immediate needs but also took a long-term view under his leadership. Mr. Jasu Shah believed in the mantra ‘Inspiring Intelligence – Igniting Innovation’ with a thrust on knowledge based industries.

Chemtech Foundation is India’s leading industry association engaged in creating platforms for business interactions & strategic alliances since 1974. The group has a strong presence across the verticals of Chemicals & Processing, Oil & Gas, Refining, Engineering Procurement & Construction, Automation & Process Control, Pharma & Biotechnology, Water, Shipping & Maritime, Power and Infrastructure & Design. With constant focus on innovations & technology, the group offers specialised media services for peer to peer connectivity, and exchange of information & innovative ideas through series of B2B tradeshows & niche publications

Founded in 1966 by Mr. Jasu Shah, the Jasubhai Group is in the fourth lifecycle of its entrepreneurial journey. Our First Lifecycle was with the launch of Chemical Engineering World magazine and Chemtech World Expo. Second lifecycle began with various Manufacturing JV companies in the fields of automation (Emerson Process Management, USA), Combustion Engineering (Credfeld, UK) and Material Handling Equipments (Richard Simon, UK). The launch of computer/IT magazines and Websites, Digit, ZDNet.com, Computer Gaming World, Network Computing, marked the beginning of the third lifecycle. In the present, and the fourth lifecycle, we have made significant commitment to Manufacturing, from Aerospace & Defense, to specialized equipment for Oil & Gas.

For more details, visit – www.jasubhai.com

Leaders Speak


H.E Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

Former President of India, SMP World EXPO & OceanTEX World Expo 2008

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Mukesh Ambani

VC & MD , Reliance Industries Ltd & Chairman CAB ChemTECH World Expo 2003

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Nikhil Meswani

Former President of India, SMP World EXPO & OceanTEX World Expo 2008

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H.E Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

Former President of India, SMP World EXPO & OceanTEX World Expo 2008

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Mukesh Ambani

VC & MD , Reliance Industries Ltd & Chairman CAB ChemTECH World Expo 2003

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Nikhil Meswani

Former President of India, SMP World EXPO & OceanTEX World Expo 2008

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Our History


2022

Successfully organizes the 30th Edition of ChemTECH World expo- post COVID pandemic

2021

Online Exhibition – Successfully organizes the ChemTECH IE & Oil Gas & Power IE- Online Exhibition.

2020

Successfully organizes the Integrated Energy Event– Oil Gas & Power

2019

Chlor Alkali – Organizes the Chlor Alkali Forum
Lab Analytixs

2018

INLAND WATERWAYS & PORTS – Adds Forum for Infrastructure & Logistics.

2017

EXPANDS SCOPE OF ENERGY PLATFORM – Launches technical verticals for Nuclear Energy & Gas Technologies.

2016

EXPANDS SCOPE OF ENERGY PLATFORM – Launches technical verticals for Nuclear Energy & Gas Technologies.

2015

SPECIALTY CHEMICALS – Adds technical platform for Specialty Chemicals.

2011

NEW INITIATIVES – Introduces Refining & Petrochemicals conferences, Launches International Partnership Program, SME Matchmaking Services, Student Outreach Program.

2010

LAUNCHES EnerTECH WORLD EXPO – India’s first ever International Platform for renewable energy.

2009

EXPANDS SCOPE ADD NEW VERTICALS – EPC, WATER , INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION Focused Technology Platforms.

2000

CONTINUED INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE – Completes 20 years of association with ACHEMA. Hosts the largest ‘India Day Function’ in Frankfurt with more than 600 visitors from 31 countries.

1995

TECHNOLOGY & AGRICULTURE – Showcases new technologies to optimize Indian agricultural production and the Food Processing and Beverage Industry.

1987

FOCUSES ON HYDROCARBON & ENERGY SECTORS – Hosts the ‘Envirotech 84’ – India’s first Exhibition and Conference on Environmental Protection.

1984

TURNS FOCUS TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION – Showcases new technologies to optimize Indian agricultural production and the Food Processing and Beverage Industry.

1981

TAKES INDIAN INDUSTRY INTERNATIONAL – Sends the Chemtech Industry Mission to USA at ‘Offshore Technology Conference OTC ’81, Houston

1980

COMPUTERS AND BIOTECH – Promotes usage of new technology with focus on Computer Application in Chemical Process Industries and Biotechnology.

1974

PIONEERS TRADE FAIR – CHEMTECH starts the first international trade fair in India with Chemtech ’74 International Exhibition & Conference