How it started
History
Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. was founded in 1986 by Bhavarlal Jain.
1963–1978: Bhavarlal Jain added a dealership of tractors, sprinkler systems, PVC pipes, and other farm equipment. Fertilizers, seeds, and pesticides were also added. Sales grew from ₹ 1 million in 1963 to ₹ 110 million in 1978.
1978 – Jain took over a banana powder plant in 1978. The plant was modified for the production of papain from papaya latex. Jain developed purified papain and became the number-one supplier of refined papain.
1980 – Manufacturing of PVC Pipe commenced with a small annual capacity of 300 MTs which was increased to over 35,600 MTs per annum by 1997. Then expanded the range to include casing & screen piping systems.
2006 – JISL acquired Chapin Watermatic,
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