Azelis, the reference innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients industry, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the distribution business of S. Amit Group, a Mumbai-based distributor of performance chemicals for the pharmaceutical, agricultural and CASE markets in India.

Established in 1948, S. Amit Group has developed longstanding relationships with customers and principals in fine and performance chemicals over six decades. Its expertise and offerings across industries, including raw materials for active pharmaceutical ingredients and agroactives, complement Azelis’s lateral value chain in the domestic market. With 16 dedicated employees, the S. Amit Group team serves over 300 customers across the country. Combining their dynamic sales approach and logistics expertise with Azelis’s innovative capabilities will strengthen Azelis's footprint in India.

This acquisition is consistent with Azelis’s strategy of playing an active role in industry consolidation, and the product portfolio expansion in the pharma, agri and CASE markets is another demonstration of the group’s commitment to continuously reinforcing its position as the industry reference in its focus end markets.

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025 after the fulfilment of customary closing conditions.

Amit Mehta, Founder & Promoter, at S. Amit Group, says: “After over seven decades of building our business through differentiation and creating value for customers and suppliers, we are thrilled to be part of Azelis, a recognised innovation service provider. This marks a significant milestone for S. Amit Group, and we are confident that it will open doors to fresh possibilities and offer our customers a stronger portfolio of solutions.”

Sertaç Sürür, Azelis Asia Pacific CEO, adds: “We are delighted to welcome S. Amit Group to Azelis. This acquisition unlocks new opportunities and strengthens our presence in the thriving domestic market in India. S. Amit Group’s value proposition complements Azelis’s capabilities and will allow us to deliver greater value for both customers and principals. Together, we look forward to creating innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of today.”