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Asahi India Glass Ltd

NSE: ASAHIINDIA BSE: 515030

₹864.55

(-1.67%)

Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 09:55 pm

Company History

1985

  • Asahi India Safety Glass Ltd was incorporated on 31st December.
  • The Company's name was changed to Asahi India Safety Glass Ltd upon conversion into a Public Limited Company.

1987

  • The Company proposed to install an additional furnace to increase production capacity.
  • 9,87,601 shares were subscribed for by promoters, directors, etc, and 8,62,399 shares were issued at par.
  • The balance 6,32,700 shares were offered to the public in April 1987.

1988

  • 17,200 equity shares were forfeited, and 16,500 shares were reissued.

1989

  • A new furnace was installed.
  • The Company installed a printing line for production of glasses with black ceramic printing and heat-lite printing.

1991

  • 500 shares forfeited in 1990-91 were reissued at par in 1991-92.

1992

  • The Company undertook to implement a project to manufacture laminated safety windshields.
  • 250 shares of Rs 10 each were allotted.

1996

  • The Company successfully implemented the expansion of installed capacity in the laminated plant and tempered plant.

2000

  • The Company's Rs 10-crore commercial paper programme was assigned an 'A1' rating, indicating highest safety.

2001

  • The Company entered into a joint venture with Map Auto and made a trade investment in Map Auto Glasses.
  • Asahi India Safety Glass Ltd made an offer to acquire up to 85,15,015 shares of Float Glass India Ltd at Rs 11 per share.
  • The Board of Directors approved the allotment of 37,00,000 equity shares as fully paid-up Bonus shares.

2002

  • Gautam Thapar was appointed as Additional Director of Asahi India Safety Glass.

2003

  • The Board approved the re-appointment of Mr. P L Safaya as Whole Time Director.
  • Mr. Yuji Hara resigned from the Board of Asahi India Glass Ltd.
  • Floatglass India Ltd amalgamated with the Company.
  • The Board approved the de-listing of equity shares of the Company from The Stock Exchange, Ahmedabad, The Calcutta Stock Exchange Association Ltd, and The Delhi Stock Exchange Association Ltd.

2004

  • Asahi India Glass Limited's securities were delisted from Delhi Stock Exchange Association Ltd (DSE).
  • Asahi India Glass was delisted from Delhi Stock Exchange.

2005

  • The Company's second automotive glass plant at Chennai commenced commercial production.
  • The Company set up AIS Glass Solutions Ltd to capture the value chain in architectural glass.
  • Asahi India Glass gave a bonus in the ratio of 1:1.

2006

  • The Company completed Phase II and III expansions at the Auto Glass Plant at Chennai.
  • The Company set up two architectural processing facilities at the Auto Glass Plants at Chennai and Rewari.

2007

  • Ms. Meenu Juneja was appointed as the Compliance Officer of the Company.
  • AIS was rated the 'Best Indian Company in Glass and Ceramics Category' by Dun & Bradstreet.

2008

  • AIS Auto Glass was conferred the prestigious Deming Application Prize 2007 by the Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers (JUSE).

2010

  • Mr. Masayuki Kamiya was appointed as Director of the Company.
  • The Company received a Certificate of Appreciation.
  • The Company received the Vendor Performance Award (Gold Category).
  • Asahi India Glass Ltd received the Manufacturing Excellence Award.

2011

  • The Company secured 2nd position in the International Convention of Quality Circle held in Hyderabad.
  • The Company's Bawal plant received OHSAS 18001: 2007 certification from DNV.
  • The Company received the TPM Excellence Award 2010 for the Bawal Plant.

2012

  • The Company received the Manufacturing Excellence Award.
  • The Company received the Best HR Initiatives Award.
  • Mr. Gurvirendra Singh Talwar was appointed as Additional Director of the Company.

2013

  • The Company approved the appointment of Mr. Masakzu Sakakida as Additional Director and Mr. Kenichi Ayukawa as a Director.
  • The Company received the Zee Good Homes Award for best glass company.
  • The Company was awarded Gold for Overall Performance from Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
  • The Company received a Yield Improvement Certificate from Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
  • The Company received a System Audit Rating - Shield from Maruti Suzuki India Limited.

2014

  • Asahi India Glass Ltd showcased its range of high-performance uPVC doors and windows, AIS VUE, at ACETECH trade event in Delhi.
  • Asahi India Glass Ltd brought Windshield Experts and Glasxperts under one roof in New Delhi.
  • Mr. Masaru Omae was appointed as Director of the Company.

2015

  • Asahi India Glass Ltd launched a new series under its Ecosense brand.
  • Windshield Experts launched two new service centers in New Delhi.
  • AIS VUE launched a Toll Free Customer Service and Helpline Number.
  • Asahi India Glass Ltd launched a new website for its uPVC Doors and Windows brand AIS VUE.
  • Asahi India Glass Ltd launched 5 new shades under its lacquered/back-painted range of glasses AIS Decor.

2017

  • Asahi India Glass commenced operations at a new float glass manufacturing capacity factory unit in Raigad District.

2018

  • Asahi India Glass Ltd launched a new shade under its SunShield range of glasses.
  • Asahi India Glass Ltd launched a new Virtual Reality app to help choose the perfect glass.
  • Asahi India Glass Ltd launched a new mobile application for the right glazing solution.
  • Asahi India Glass Ltd launched Glass Villa, a one-of-its-kind living space in Goa.

2019

  • AIS Glass Design Olympiad conducted a design contest for architectural and design students.
  • AIS held 'AIS Masterclass' sessions across colleges in Mumbai.
  • Asahi India Glass Ltd was recognized as India's leading integrated glass manufacturer.

2020

  • AIS launched a first-of-its-kind augmented reality app in the glass industry.

2021

  • Asahi India Glass Limited set up India's largest Solar Glass manufacturing plant at Mundra.

2022

  • Asahi India Glass Ltd collaborated with Enormous Brands to launch a new campaign for AIS Windows.

2024

  • The Company co-signed a Share Purchase Agreement with SPR Engenious Limited for TGPEL Precision Engineering Limited.
  • The Company Board approved the purchase of 47.83% of AIS Adhesives Limited and 49.99% of AIS Distribution Services Limited from Map Auto Limited.

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