Speaking on the sidelines of the exhibition, Kumar stated that Iranian
petrochemical products offer high potential for supply to their Indian
clientele. “Our engineering group, based in New Delhi, executes projects in
chemical processing, oil and gas, and water treatment,” he explained.
Kumar added that ADSD also produces and supplies activated carbon for
gold and coal mines, and provides a wide range of specialty chemicals for
various industries including copper, aluminum, zinc, and coal. “We offer
additives and collectors used in metal production processes and are currently
sourcing several of these items from Iran,” he said.
He further noted reciprocal trade opportunities, expressing readiness
to export engineering goods and specialty chemicals from India to Iran. “This
exhibition has brought together influential companies and individuals. The
spirit of cooperation is tangible, though sanctions remain the main barrier to
direct trade,” Kumar remarked.
The Indian executive called on both governments to find creative
mechanisms for enhancing bilateral trade. He underlined that Iran can play a
strategic role in securing chemical and petrochemical inputs for India’s large
and growing market, while Iranian firms can benefit from India’s engineering
expertise, especially in developing large-scale petrochemical complexes.
Kumar concluded by proposing that Iranian companies consider Indian
engineering services as an alternative to Chinese firms, noting, “We have a
competitive edge in engineering capabilities, and I firmly believe in our
superiority in this field.”