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ISCMA Elects New Leadership As Umasankar Mahapatra Takes Over As President

• By  Textile Excellence
• December 09, 2025

The Indian Speciality Chemical Manufacturers’ Association (ISCMA) has announced a major leadership transition following the resignation of former President Kashi Prasad Murarka. A new managing committee was constituted on 4 December 2025, marking a fresh phase for the association at a time when India’s speciality chemicals sector is expanding its global footprint.

Umasankar Mahapatra has assumed charge as the new President with immediate effect. Rajiv Shah has been appointed First Vice President, while Sanjay Nawander will serve as Second Vice President. The committee also includes Vineet Patel as Treasurer, and Ketan Gandhi, Hardik Sampat, Abhay Doshi and Pradeep Kundalia as managing committee members. The body will continue to draw support from special invitees and former presidents Yashawant Zaveri and Vinay Patil, alongside Harshad Shah.

During the first meeting, Mahapatra requested Patil and Patel to continue as authorised signatories until alternative arrangements are finalised. The committee also confirmed ISCMA’s participation in the OekoTex Summit 2025 on 9 December at BEC Goregaon East, followed by the Global Chem Show on 18 and 19 December. ISCMA will utilise the GlobalChem platform to host an Indo Russian business session on payment mechanisms for Rupee Ruble bilateral trade, supported by SBER Bank. The association will also continue its engagement with Chemtech Foundation.

Former leaders Zaveri and Vivek Shah extended their best wishes to Mahapatra, expressing confidence in the new committee’s ability to steer ISCMA through a phase of heightened industry demand, export opportunities and regulatory alignment.

During the first meeting, Mahapatra requested Patil and Patel to continue as authorised signatories until alternative arrangements are finalised. The committee also confirmed ISCMA’s participation in the OekoTex Summit 2025 on 9 December at BEC Goregaon East, followed by the Global Chem Show on 18 and 19 December. ISCMA will utilise the GlobalChem platform to host an Indo Russian business session on payment mechanisms for Rupee Ruble bilateral trade, supported by SBER Bank. The association will also continue its engagement with Chemtech Foundation.