Alkali Manufacturers Association of India (AMAI)
was established in 1960 and registered in 1977 as a not-for-profit organisation under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 (corresponding Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013)
The principal products manufactured by the industry are Caustic Soda, Caustic Potash, Soda Ash, Sodium Bicarbonate and by-products (Chlorine and Hydrogen).
AMAI actively interfaces with the government and other agencies at the Centre and State levels. The Association works closely with international professional bodies like World Chlorine Council, Euro Chlor and The Chlorine Institute. AMAI is a Member body of the World Chlorine Council.
Mission
Represent the Indian Alkali industry nationally and globally and facilitate the industry’s technological, economic growth, continuous improvement in protecting human health and environment, guided by sound science, technology and risk management principles. AMAI aims to achieve this by proactively promoting the industry through practices that are fair, inclusive and sustainable.
Charter
- Promote sustainable growth and development of the Indian Alkali industry
- Holistic development considering the local, regional & global perspectives to sustain the industry
- Improve Chlorine Safety Performance
- Encourage Members to continuously aim for operational excellence and safety performance
- Promote Resource Conservation
- Promote sound management of Chemicals
- Disseminate information on rules, regulations, laws, Govt. notifications, technological developments and ensure compliance
- Educate Industry on current & emerging global issues impacting industry & Environment through Seminars/ Conferences/Plant Visits and interactive programmes
- Address important areas like Sustainability of Chlorine Chemistry through Chlorine molecule campaign
AMAI endeavours to promote the growth of the Alkali industry and thereby contributing to the country’s economic growth.
The Association actively sensitises industry and stakeholders through various programmes and activities. These include organizing / publishing:
- Conferences and exhibitions, seminars, workshops, training sessions
- Research Studies and Reports
- Reference Books, Manuals and Guideline Documents
- Annual Industry Statistics
- Monthly Magazine, Alkali Bulletin
- Publications on Safety, Health & Environment

