Ultramarine and Pigments Limited (UPL) is a public limited Indian company listed on the BSE Ltd. With a rich history of over 60 years, we have been consistently delivering high-quality products and exceptional technological expertise. UPL operates manufacturing facilities in Chennai, & Ranipet Tamil Nadu, the new facility at Naidupet, Andhra Pradesh, as well as two ITES divisions. Our client base spans over 50 countries, including India. We specialize in producing inorganic pigments, detergents, and cosmetic-grade surfactants. Our clients prefer us as their supplier due to our unique manufacturing processes. To maintain this status, we continually analyze and respond to the needs of our customers, ensuring that we provide top-notch products and services while upholding our commitment to societal responsibility.
Managment Team
Mr. R. Sampath
Chairman
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Graduated in Chemistry from the University of Bombay, and obtained his Chemical Engineering degree from Washington State University, USA. After a few years of work experience in the USA and India, he joined Ultramarine & Pigments Limited in 1970 as Project Engineer, since then, he has worked in various capacities in the Company, as Project Manager, Development Manager and General Manager before being appointed as the Managing Director in 1990 and CMD (Chairman and Managing Director) in 1998. Mr. Sampath held office of CMD up to March, 2016. He is now continuing as Non- Executive Chairman, guiding and advising the Executive Board and Management regarding business and affairs of the Company.
Mr. V. Bharathram
Managing Director
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Graduate in Computer Science and holds Master’s Degree in Business Administration. He was appointed as Managing Director in 2019. He possesses more than 25 years of experience in large commercial hubs and has sound knowledge in several aspects of business. He has been looking after Pigments & Surfactants division of the company.
Mrs. Indira Sundararajan
Vice Chairperson
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BSC – Tech (gold–medalist) from UDCT (now ICT) Mumbai. She was instrumental in conceiving and starting the ITES division in 2000. The ITES division has now grown to contribute a large portion of the Company’s profits. She was elected to the Board as Whole-time Director in 2012, and redesignated as Vice Chairperson and Managing Director in 2015.
Mr. R. Senthil Kumar
Executive Director
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General Manager – Operations of the Company appointed as Whole-time Director with effect from 1st August, 2016. Mr Senthil Kumar has been looking after the operation of plants at Ambattur and Ranipet.
Ms. Tara Parthasarathy
Managing Director
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B Tech from Anna University, Chennai and Master of Environmental Management from Yale University, USA. She was appointed as Joint Managing Director in 2015. She has been looking after the Sulphonation division of the Company.
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