Early Life
Salil Singhal was born in Allahabad in 1946. He graduated from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, with a degree in political science.
Rise to Success
Singhal joined his father, P.P. Singhal, in the family business, Mewar Oil & General Mills Ltd (later PI Industries), in 1965. He took the helm of the family business in 1979 after the death of his father. Under his leadership, PI Industries has grown significantly. The company started as a manufacturer of edible oils and later shifted to pesticides. Today, PI Industries is a leading agricultural input and custom synthesis and manufacturing company. He played a key role in expanding PI Industries, transforming it into a leading agri-sciences company with a strong presence in both domestic and international markets.
Key Business Strategies
Salil Singhal focused on expanding the company's reach and capabilities. He spearheaded the expansion of PI Industries beyond pesticides into a broader range of agrochemicals and fine chemicals. He was also instrumental in establishing a strong research and development framework within the company. In 2021, PI Industries acquired the active pharma ingredients business of Ind-Swift Laboratories.
Philanthropy
Details of his specific philanthropic contributions were not found in the search results, but his company, PI Industries, established PI Foundation in 2012 to focus on community development and CSR initiatives.
