By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : October 06, 2025 7:25 pm
Spread over a 5-acre green campus in Vadodara, Deepak Research & Development Centre (DRDC) 2.0 is equipped with cutting-edge laboratories and pilot plants to support testing and experiments
Deepak Nitrite Limited, a recognized leader in chemical, petrochemical, and advanced materials innovation, has inaugurated its brand-new, cutting-edge Deepak Research & Development Centre (DRDC) 2.0 at Savli, Vadodara.
Equipped with cutting-edge facilities, the centre will provide impetus to Deepak Group’s R&D and innovation processes, driving development of new products and technologies.
Building on the patented breakthroughs achieved by its previous facility, this next-generation hub is poised to accelerate the company’s pioneering work and cement its position at the forefront of scientific advancement.
The Centre is meticulously designed to house necessary expertise and resources, supported by advanced laboratories, comprehensive analytical facilities, engineering unit, piloting unit and polymer unit. The facility is equipped for safe handling of various chemicals. It shall feature dedicated unit for pressure reactors set up, ensuring controlled and safe operations. DRDC will use renewable solar energy to power most of its operations.
Commenting on the development, Deepak Mehta, Chairman and Managing Director of Deepak Nitrite said, "The Research and Technology Center serve as an incubation hub for innovation and knowledge creation. It reflects our longstanding commitment to investing in core chemistries and collaboratively furthering the development of sustainable processes and new products. With this foundation, we aim to realize the national mission of 'Make in India, Make for the World' so that we can position Destination Bharat as a global hub for specialty chemicals."
"The new center is not just a laboratory- it is an invitation to develop and innovate," added Maulik Mehta, CEO of Deepak Nitrite. "The inauguration of this center is a testament to our belief that we are not just a chemical manufacturing company but a company that invests in chemistry and manufacture valuable chemicals. DRDC 2.0 is open for business."
Deepak Nitrite is continuously expanding its R&D capabilities and digital transformation efforts to boost innovation and optimize processes with over 100 professionals including Ph Ds working for the center.