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Mr. Shailesh G. Vasnani
Chairman, Italica Tiles

Chairman's Message

Mr. Vasnani, a Civil Engineer by qualification, brings a rich experience of over 22 years in the ceramic industry.

He started his career in 1999 by promoting M/s—Sonam Ceramics, manufacturing sanitaryware products. In 2004, he promoted Italica Floor Tiles Ltd. and began manufacturing ceramic porcelain floor tiles; later, he modernized it to produce vitrified tiles. Italica brand achieved stupendous success both in terms of brand recognition and also market share in its segment.

In 2014, he co-promoted Conffi Sanitaryware Pvt. Ltd., A Varmora Group Co., with substantial shareholding. He is also a director on the board of various other companies, namely Mizia Marketing Pvt. Ltd., which is engaged in the trading activities of premium segment ceramic tiles and associated products. Further diversifying into the cotton spinning industry. In 2011, he promoted Dwarkadhish Cotspin Pvt. Ltd., a company manufacturing cotton yarn for textiles. The company has been doing consistent growth since its inception. In 2016, he promoted Fiotex Cotspin Pvt. Ltd., which has an installed capacity of 51072 spindles. It started production in October 2016.

Personally, Mr. Vasnani enjoys a great reputation amongst the industry players and has immense goodwill. He is also an active member of the Morbi Tiles Manufacturers Association. With thorough experience in the ceramic industry, he is currently the chairman of IKAA Granito Private Limited, overseeing the finance and marketing operations of the company.