Rakesh Kumar Jain

It was during his years at Orcae that R.K. Jain identified a major inefficiency: a critical chemical—silicone-based aerosol spray—was being imported at high costs from Germany and the U.S. Despite being integral to the yarn production process, there was no local equivalent available. Rather than accept this as a norm, Jain began conducting R&D on the product. The early trials showed promise. That insight sparked the birth of a new journey.

In 1989, he made the bold decision to quit his job and pursue his idea full time. And thus, Sara Chem India Pvt. Ltd. was born—on the strength of one man's conviction to substitute an imported chemical with a homegrown solution.

But the road wasn’t easy. Imported brands were already established, and a few Indian players were offering cheaper—albeit substandard—alternatives. Jain’s product, while superior in performance, came at a higher cost, and he was new to the market. Rather than retreat, he decided to let the product speak for itself. He distributed it on a no-profit, no-loss trial basis, simply asking clients to test it and evaluate its effectiveness. Slowly, the product began to win trust. One trial at a time, the doors opened.

In those early days, India’s polyester and nylon yarn industry was still emerging. But as the sector grew, Sara Chem grew alongside it. What differentiated them was not just the product—it was the unwavering focus on quality, performance, and service. R.K. Jain didn’t believe in shortcuts. He believed in solving problems.

The company’s evolution over the next three decades was guided by that same mindset. As synthetic yarn technologies advanced, Jain kept upgrading the product to stay ahead. What worked five years ago wouldn't suffice today. He studied foreign brands, evolved formulations, and made sure that Sara Chem’s products remained at par—or better. And the market responded. Today, Sara Chem holds as much as 60% market share in select categories within the synthetic fibre segment—a feat built on persistence, trust, and results.

The company operates out of a 20,000+ sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility in Pawane, TTC MIDC, Navi Mumbai. Designed with automated machinery, a modern lab, trained manpower, and full compliance to fire, safety, and environmental norms, the plant represents the quiet competence that defines the brand.

Over time, the product line expanded. Starting with a single industrial silicone spray, Sara Chem’s portfolio today includes:

• Sarasil® Silicone Spinneret Sprays – for fibre production
• Sarafix® Heater Cleaning Sprays – for critical equipment
• Rust Preventive, Anti-Seize, and Maintenance Aerosols
• Retail Products – room fresheners, fragrance sprays, and pepper sprays
• DIY & Household Aerosols – chain lubrication and surface cleaning
• End-to-End Consultation & Turnkey Setup – for aerosol plants
• Aerosol Packaging Materials – tin cans, valves, and caps

The next leap began in 2009, when his younger son Akshay Jain joined the business. He brought a retail-focused lens to the company—diversifying into room fresheners, self-defense sprays, and DIY consumer aerosols. Recognizing an unmet need in the industry, he also helped launch plant setup services and packaging supply chains for fellow aerosol manufacturers across India.

Recently, the elder son Shriyansh Jain, with over two decades of international corporate experience in the U.S. and Europe, joined the business full-time. With his entry, Sara Chem has kicked off an ambitious expansion into backward integration and premium packaging manufacturing.

A new manufacturing unit in Sanand GIDC, Gujarat, is now underway to produce tin-plate aerosol cans—a product India currently imports in large volumes. This new plant will not only serve Sara Chem’s internal needs but also supply to other Indian aerosol producers, thereby reducing the country's import dependence in this space.

In addition, the company is gearing up to enter the pharmaceutical and cosmetic aerosol segment through licensed manufacturing and private-label brands. And perhaps most significantly, Sara Chem is now preparing for listing, a move that signals its readiness to invite institutional growth capital, scale operations, and make its mark on the global stage.

But beyond factories and formulations, what truly defines Sara Chem is the man who built it.
R.K. Jain is meticulous, grounded, and quietly relentless. As someone who has met him would attest—he doesn’t just ideate, he executes. He is known for his no-compromise approach to quality, his respect for science, and his ability to win client trust without frills. He has also served the larger business ecosystem with distinction—as Chairman of the Navi Mumbai Committee of the Indian Merchants’ Chamber for over a decade, where he mentored MSMEs, led international delegations, and championed entrepreneurship with sincerity.

In a world chasing viral valuation stories, R.K. Jain built a business rooted in real value. Brick by brick. Spray by spray. His legacy is not just about 60% market share or foreign replacements—it’s about a mindset. A quiet determination to solve, serve, and scale. With his two sons now driving the next phase, Sara Chem stands tall as a multi-generational enterprise, ready for the future.
A true gem of Indian business—built not on noise, but on intent, intellect, and unwavering integrity.