Aarti Industries Appoints Darshan Shah as Head - Emerging Digital Solutions & Analytics

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February 2026 : Aarti Industries Ltd. (AIL), a multi-billion dollar global leader in the chemical sector, has recently announced the elevation of Darshan Shah to Head - Emerging Digital Solutions & Analytics. The appointment marks a definitive step in the company’s journey toward an Industry 4.0 future, fueled by artificial intelligence and hyper-automation.

In his new capacity, Shah is tasked with a formidable agenda: scaling the company's "App Factory" using Low-Code No-Code (LCNC) platforms like Mendix and managing sophisticated data pipelines across AWS and Tableau. However, the crown jewel of his strategy is the transition toward an AI-augmented innovator. His roadmap includes the deployment of Agentic Workflows - RAG-based conversational systems designed to automate complex sales reviews and lead-to-quote cycles - and the establishment of a "Private AI Bubble" to ensure data sovereignty.

Shah’s trajectory at Aarti Industries has been defined by rapid impact. Having joined as a Digital Manager, he quickly rose through the ranks as a Senior and Chief Manager, spearheading a five-year digital transformation roadmap. Before his tenure at Aarti, Shah spent over a decade at Siemens and Siemens Energy.

The scope of this MoU is remarkably broad, covering the entire spectrum of the "Software-Defined Vehicle" and beyond. Key areas of focus include:

A gold medalist in his field, Shah holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Instrumentation and Control from the Atmiya Institute of Technology & Science.

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