India’s Leading Multi-Mineral Solutions Company

Fulfilling Aspirations


With a legacy of more than 60 years, Ashapura is a leading multi-mineral solutions provider with a global footprint, having a wide network of operations in several states within India and in 7 other countries.

Our captive mineral resources, state-of-the-art manufacturing base, cutting edge research capabilities, logistical prowess and 2,800 dynamic, progressive, result oriented employees accord us global leadership in several segments. Our consistent quality and our ability to customise mineral solutions make us a preferred supplier to multi-nationals in more than 70 countries across the continents.

Ashapura means “Fulfilling Aspirations”; we believe that sustainable growth occurs only when we fulfill aspirations of all our stakeholders such as customers, employees, shareholders, the environment and the society as a whole.

60 Years of Growth & Global Leadership

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1981

Ashapura set up an 800 sq. ft. office in Bhavnagar, Gujarat.

1981

Ashapura's marketing hub was set up at Nariman Point, Mumbai.

1982

Ashapura Minechem Pvt. Ltd. was formed, marking the corporatisation of the business.

1983

Ashapura acquired a 10,000 sq. meter plot at Chitra Industrial Estate, GIDC, Bhavnagar.

1984

Ashapura loaded its first Bentonite rake from Bhuj.

1984

Ashapura acquired 26 acres of land at Madhapar, Bhuj, for Bentonite processing.

1987

Ashapura gained a foothold by becoming a preferred supplier to ONGC.

1992

Ashapura Foundation was established for social amelioration.

1993

Ashapura Minechem Ltd. was listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

1996

Ashapura's first foray in Bauxite. First shipment of 25,000 tons to RUSAL.

1996

Ashapura Claytech Ltd. is formed at Dharur, Andhra Pradesh, for making Attapulgite-based granules for pesticides.

1998

Ashapura inducts AMCOL, U.S.A. (the world's largest Bentonite company), into Ashapura Minechem Ltd.

1998

Chetan Shah officially takes charge of the Ashapura Group as Joint Managing Director.

2001

Ashapura inaugurates its Bleaching Clay Plant at Ler.

2001

Ashapura crosses Rs. 100 crores in turnover for the first time.

2001

Ashapura acquires Bauxite mining leases in Western Ghats, Maharashtra.

2001

Ashapura provides relief after the devastating earthquake in Kutch; Kutch Navnirman Trust builds a colony for resettlement of locals with over 110 dwellings.

2002

Ashapura acquires Bombay Minerals Ltd.

2003

Ashapura Balmandir and Primary School are established in Bhuj.

2004

Ashapura Minechem (UAE) FZE is established in Dubai.

2004

The Clay Catalyst business is inducted in the Bleaching Clay processing complex at Ler.

2006

The Mineral Processing Complex in Belgium was established.

2006

Ashapura invests in a Bleaching Clay company in Malaysia.

2006

The concept of Mobile Medical Clinics set into motion to cover 104 of the remotest villages in Kutch.

2007

Strategic investment by Ashapura into Bedi Port.

2008

Ashapura Women's Academy was established for the welfare, education and reskilling of women.

2010

Oman mineral processing complex established.

2011

The Beijing, China office established.

2013

Ashapura acquires 18% stake in Orient Abrasives Ltd.

2014

Ashapura further acquires 20% in Orient Abrasives Ltd.

2015

Silica sand, Calcined Kaolin and Ground Calcium Carbonate processing plants commissioned.

2016

A brand-new plant for Geosynthetic Clay Liners was commissioned.

2016

Ashapura pioneers the manufacturing of Proppants in India.

2017

The Vande Mataram Memorial was inaugurated.

2017

Offices & distribution hubs in Malaysia & Indonesia established.

2017

Acquisition of Houda Bauxite mines in Guinea.

2017

Establishment of a company in Guinea.

2018

Acquisition of Boffa mines in Guinea.

2019

Acquisition of Fako mines in Guinea.

2020

Yomboli, Guinea Iron Ore project acquisition with a 3 million T.P.A. beneficiation plant.

2021

Establishment of Konta Port in Guinea.

2024

Establishment of Boffa Port in Guinea.

2025

Establishment of GSM Port in Guinea.

Visionary Leadership Driving Ashapura Forward

Chetan Shah​

Group Chairman -​ Ashapura Group​

Chetan Shah has been associated with the Ashapura Group for over 5 decades. Under his leadership Ashapura has metamorphosed from a single product – single location company to a global multi-mineral solutions conglomerate offering more than 120 products, supplying to more than 80 countries globally, and catering to more than 50+ Fortune 500 companies.

Manan Shah

Managing Director - Orient Ceratech Limited

Manan Shah is the 3rd generation promoter of the Ashapura Group and has been associated with the Group for over 15 years. Initially, he led the group’s Advanced Ceramic Materials division and currently heads the Ashapura India businesses. Manan has pioneered several innovative products in India such as Proppants, Ceramics Foundry Materials and Synthetic Refractory Aggregates.

Hemul Shah
Wholetime Director & CEO
Chetan Mehra
Executive Director & CEO -Bleaching Earth Division
Avijit Mukherjee​
Executive Director & Deputy CEO - Bentonite Division
MM Rao
Chief Operations & Marketing - Kaolin Division
Ashish Desai
 Chief Financial Officer​
Sachin Polke
 President - Corporate Affairs​
Tarang Gulani
Group Head - Finance
Sandeep Deshpande
Group Head - HR & Admin
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Innovation That Powers Tomorrow

Ashapura’s Innovation & Knowledge Centre (AIKC) in Bhuj is an 11-acre R&D hub with 70+ scientists and doctorates pioneering solutions in:
Accredited by DSIR and NABL, with Certified 5S Systems and Practices
Expansive 11-Acre Research Campus
12 national patents demonstrating core innovation strength.
6 international patents validating global competitiveness.

World-Class Infrastructure, Rooted in India

Mines
Captive reserves of 1.35 billion tons across Gujarat, Maharashtra, and other mineral belts.
Plants
State-of-the-art processing plants for Bentonite, Kaolin, Bleaching Clay, and Advanced Ceramics.
Ports & Logistics
Strategically located near Mundra Port ensuring seamless mine-to-port connectivity and efficient bulk cargo handling through cape-sized vessels.

A Nationwide & Global Presence

Ashapura operates offices in Mumbai (HQ), Bhuj, and other Indian cities, supported by a global footprint in Guinea, UAE, Belgium, and China.

India

Guinea

China

UAE

Belgium

Value Beyond Mining: Our Social Commitment

Through the Ashapura Foundation, we empower communities with:

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Vande Mataram Memorial
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Women Empowerment
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Hiralaxmi Craft Park
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Healthcare
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Education