About Us

Dr. Ramhari Dhote
Founder of the Alta Group
(Feb 6th 1917 – July 7th 1978)

With more than 75 years of experience, Alta has been an active participant in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Alta was founded in 1946 by the visionary Dr. R. K. Dhote, who pioneered the first manufacturing plant for Salicylic Acid and Aspirin in Asia.

  • The only verticaly intergrated pure play Salicylates manufacturer in India.
  • Renowned range of high quality Paraben esters.
  • Dedicated API manufacturing plants.
  • Production compliance with latest cGMP guidelines.
  • High Performance QA/QC lab and robust R&D department.
  • Regular audits by international customers.
  • Specifications tailored to customer requirements.
  • Worldwide exports from JNPT India's largest port.
  • Market leader in all product segments.
  • Quality products with time tested and proven technology.

The Story of our Success

1940s

Beginnings

Dr. R. K. Dhote, a doctor & freedom fighter, decides to attempt Indian pharmaceutical self-reliance and establishes Alta to tackle hitherto dominance of pharmaceutical production by foreign companies.

1950s

Foundations
Alta Laboratories, the first in India to indigenously develop Salicylic Acid & Aspirin, commences operations at the Khopoli plant, manufacturing patent drugs and striking a collaboration with Monsanto Chemicals.

1960s

Identity
Dr. Dhote establishes Lona Industries to diversify into pigments and dyes, and support Alta during the price control regime with a significant expansion in capacities for the Alta Group companies.

1970s

Expansion
Alta starts manufacturing PHBA and Paraben esters along with other specialty chemicals as Alta grows into many international markets.

Quality is the Hallmark of Alta Products

We ensure that all our products and processes adhere to stringent quality control standards at all times. Improvement is an on-going process and this awareness is percolated throughout the organization.

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Mission

We strive to be leaders in our industry by continuously adapting to emerging trends, prioritising knowledge-driven decision-making, and cultivating a culture of collaboration and decentralisation.

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Vision

At ALTA, we envision a future where our innovative solutions empower customers to achieve their goals, fostering a community of mutual growth and satisfaction.

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Values

“Better Quality. Better Future.” is our motto at ALTA and we are committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. We prioritise ethical leadership and continuous improvement with integrity at our core.

Quality Leadership and Excellence by Design

At Alta, our mission is to provide good quality of APIs to our global customers that help people lead healthier lives. Our philosophy and intent are to create and maintain world-class business practices to ensure that our products are safe, effective and compliant with all internationally defined good practices. Our passion for quality goes beyond business and statutory requirements. We have only one focus –end user should be satisfied with our quality.

We are committed to fulfilling the spirit and intent of our Quality Philosophy at Khopoli location where we conduct regulated research, development, manufacture, testing and/or distribution of API products. Our objective is sustained compliance with internationally defined good practices includes current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), ICH Q7, WHO guidelines and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), SHE ( safety, health and environment ) policy.