Our Proud History

1923
Jul 15

Established as Zenith Chemical Works

Established as Zenith Chemical Works

Established as Zenith Chemical Works sometime in the year 1923 by Mr. Kanitkar, who pioneered the manufacturing activities of the company in the city of Mumbai.

1936
Jul 15

A Gold Medal for Quality

A Gold Medal for Quality

In the year 1936, a gold medal for quality and efficacy was awarded to the company’s product Drakshasava.

1943
May 22

Incorporated Under the Indian Companies Act

Incorporated Under the Indian Companies Act

In the Financial year 1943-44 the company was formally incorporated under the Indian Companies Act, VII of 1913 as Zenith Chemical Works Limited on 22nd May 1943 at Bombay by the Registrar of Companies.

1951
Jul 15

The Company Changed Hands

Around 1951, the company changed hands and was controlled and managed by a group of Parsees headed by Mr. Divecha as its Managing Director.

1958
Jul 15

Welcome Zenith Chemical Works Pvt. Ltd.

Welcome Zenith Chemical Works Pvt. Ltd.

On 23rd March 1958, Mr. Rambhai Govindbhai Patel (A young pharmacy graduate (B.Tech Pharma from UDCT) with dreams for the future and the courage and conviction to fulfill them) took over the reins of the company by acquiring the entire share capital of the company then registered as Zenith Chemical Works Pvt. Ltd.

1978
Jul 15

Welcome Mr. Apurva Rambhai Patel

Welcome Mr. Apurva Rambhai Patel

In the year 1978, Mr. Apurva Rambhai Patel, our present Chairman, and Managing Director joined the company after his graduation in pharmacy from the very same institute as his father – UDCT.

The company has been slowly and steadily, making its presence far across the state of Maharashtra and the country by adhering to the principles of its founding father. “Best quality at a reasonable price to the end consumer.”