India's Richest People 2026 edition · Source: Hurun India
Rank#174- Wealth
- ₹20,600 Cr
- Company
- Apar Industries
2023 2017 #571
Current companies 5 active board seats
Past companies 10 historical roles
Total affiliations 15 Since Jun 1993
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About Chaitanya Narendra Desai
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Chaitanya Narendra Desai is a Managing Director at Apar Industries Limited (since 2012), Director at Apar Corporation Private Limited (since 1993) and Director at Apar Distribution & Logistics Private Limited (since 2020), and holds 2 more current directorships. The companies operate in Chemicals and Materials, Real Estate and Construction and Transport and Logistics. The 5 current companies with reported revenue have a combined latest revenue of ₹18,745 Cr; the largest is Apar Industries Limited at ₹18,681 Cr (FY 2025). Earlier, Chaitanya Narendra Desai was a Director at Apar Technologies Private Limited (2006–2014) and Director at Haribol Food Private Limited (2017–2019) and 8 more.
Chaitanya Narendra Desai is #174 among India's richest people (2026), with wealth of ₹20,600 Cr.
DIN 00008091
Primary Designation Managing Director
Industry Chemicals and Materials
First Appointment 30 Jun 1993
Oldest Company Age 81 yrs
Largest company Apar Industries Limited · ₹18,681 Cr (FY 2025)
Combined revenue ₹18,745 Cr across 5 companies
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Current companies
| Company | Designation | Appointment | Founded | Revenue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Apar Industries Limited L91110GJ1989PLC012802 | Managing Director | 01 Jan 2012 | 1989 | ₹18,681 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
| Apar Corporation Private Limited U34300MH1954PTC009349 | Director | 30 Jun 1993 | 1954 | ₹50.10 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
| Apar Distribution & Logistics Private Limited U60232MH2020PTC338425 | Director | 02 Mar 2020 | 2020 | ₹14.07 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 Maithili Trusteeship Services Private Limited U93000MH2013PTC247470 | Director | 26 Aug 2013 | 2013 | ₹64,000 (FY 2024) | Active |
| Catalis World Private Limited U74140MH2005PTC157663 | Director | 29 Nov 2005 | 2005 | ₹16,647 (FY 2020) | Active |
Previous companies
| Company | Designation | Appointment | Founded | Revenue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Apar Technologies Private Limited U72200KA2006PTC120566 | Director | 18 Jul 2006 | 2006 | ₹72.92 Cr (FY 2024) | Active |
 Haribol Food Private Limited U15100GJ2017PTC097824 | Director | 12 Jun 2017 | 2017 | ₹21.14 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 Indian Electrical And Electronics Manufacfturers Association U99999MH1970GAP014629 | Director | 26 Sep 2011 | 1948 | ₹121 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
| Apar Lubricants Limited U23209GJ2006PLC082221 | Director | 14 Sep 2006 | 2006 | Amalgamated | |
| Scope Private Limited U28900MH1945PTC004437 | Director | 01 Nov 1996 | 1945 | ₹19.83 Cr (FY 2018) | Amalgamated |
| Apar Masat Conductors Limited U31300GJ2001PLC040104 | Director | 12 Oct 2001 | 2001 | Strike Off | |
| Marine Cables And Wires Private Limited U31300MH1990PTC059291 | Director | 31 Jan 2009 | 1990 | Amalgamated | |
| Consumers Services Private Limited U51909MH1945PTC004436 | Director | 26 Aug 2002 | 1945 | Amalgamated | |
| Uniflex Cables Limited L59422MH1990PLC059422 | Director | 11 Feb 2008 | 1990 | Amalgamated | |
| Ceom Private Limited U74999MH1963PTC012788 | Director | 27 Aug 2002 | 1963 | Amalgamated |
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Board colleagues of Chaitanya Narendra Desai
| Name | DIN | Company | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaushal Jaysingh Sampat | 01932997 | Apar Industries Limited | Director |
| Kushal Narendra Desai | 00008084 | Apar Industries Limited , Apar Corporation Private Limited and 3 more | Managing Director |
| Nirupa Kiran Bhatt | 02006089 | Apar Industries Limited | Director |
| Pitamber Shivnani | 05187407 | Apar Industries Limited | Director |
| Rajesh Narayan Sehgal | 00048482 | Apar Industries Limited | Director |
| Ramesh Seshan Iyer | Apar Industries Limited | Cfo | |
| Rishabh Kushal Desai | 08444660 | Apar Industries Limited | Whole-Time Director |
| Sanjaya R Kunder | Apar Industries Limited | Company Secretary | |
| Harishkumar Shamji Malsatter | Apar Corporation Private Limited | Company Secretary |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chaitanya Narendra Desai
Chaitanya Narendra Desai currently holds 5 directorships: Apar Industries Limited (Managing Director, since 01 Jan 2012, revenue ₹18,681 Cr (FY 2025)); Apar Corporation Private Limited (Director, since 30 Jun 1993, revenue ₹50.10 Cr (FY 2025)); Apar Distribution & Logistics Private Limited (Director, since 02 Mar 2020, revenue ₹14.07 Cr (FY 2025)); Maithili Trusteeship Services Private Limited (Director, since 26 Aug 2013, revenue ₹64,000 (FY 2024)); Catalis World Private Limited (Director, since 29 Nov 2005, revenue ₹16,647 (FY 2020)).
Chaitanya Narendra Desai was first appointed on 30 Jun 1993 as Director at Apar Corporation Private Limited. The most recent appointment on record is 02 Mar 2020 at Apar Distribution & Logistics Private Limited.
The 5 current companies of Chaitanya Narendra Desai that report revenue have a combined latest revenue of ₹18,745 Cr: Apar Industries Limited ₹18,681 Cr (FY 2025); Apar Corporation Private Limited ₹50.10 Cr (FY 2025); Apar Distribution & Logistics Private Limited ₹14.07 Cr (FY 2025); Maithili Trusteeship Services Private Limited ₹64,000 (FY 2024); Catalis World Private Limited ₹16,647 (FY 2020).
Chaitanya Narendra Desai held 10 earlier board appointments: Apar Technologies Private Limited (Director, 18 Jul 2006 to 12 Nov 2014); Haribol Food Private Limited (Director, 12 Jun 2017 to 14 Mar 2019); Indian Electrical And Electronics Manufacfturers Association (Director, 26 Sep 2011 to 22 Sep 2017); Apar Lubricants Limited (Director, from 14 Sep 2006); Scope Private Limited (Director, from 01 Nov 1996); and 5 more.
The current boards of Chaitanya Narendra Desai's companies include Kaushal Jaysingh Sampat (Apar Industries Limited), Kushal Narendra Desai (Apar Industries Limited), Nirupa Kiran Bhatt (Apar Industries Limited), Pitamber Shivnani (Apar Industries Limited), Rajesh Narayan Sehgal (Apar Industries Limited), Ramesh Seshan Iyer (Apar Industries Limited), among others.