Our Team
N.D.Prabhu, Chairman
Internationally renowned Banker, a former Chairman & Managing Director of Canara Bank. He is the pioneer in implementing modern banking approaches such as branch computerization, networking, anywhere banking, ATMs during early 1990s. He introduced new banking products such as Mutual funds, Home loans, insurance, factoring etc. for the first time in Public Sector Banks. Canara bank was at the top in every aspect of banking during his tenure as the CEO. Known for his financial, ethical dealings, human relations & best management skills, these play a key role in the guiding spirit of Aqua Control Valves Pvt. Ltd. His advice & involvement in various issues made “Aqua” produce valves known to many industries in India and abroad.
Sharad Pai, CEO & MD
First generation entrepreneur established this unit in 1980 (formerly known as Pai Enterprises till 1989). Developed many import substitutes for National Institute of Oceanography (Department of Oceanology of CSIR) & Goa Shipyard Ltd., a public sector undertaking, Ministry of Defense GOI making war ships for the country. Before entering into the exciting field of Industrial valves, the unit was producing Worm Gear Actuators for many leading brands. Promoted Aqua Biotech Pvt. Ltd. Actively engaged in organic farming, dairy, bio-fertilizers and manures. Member of Karnataka Agri Mission, an advisory board to the C.M., Karnataka State.
Chetan Pai
An Engineering Graduate from the Gogte Institute of Technology, with specialization in Industrial and Production Engineering. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Engineering Management from The George Washington University, Washington D.C., U.S.A. He is well versed with the latest International quality & manufacturing standards, CAD/CAM Engineering, Manufacturing & Management methods that are adopted almost all over the world.
Padmaja Pai
A graduate in Human psychology, she looks after HR & general administration. Known for her discipline and housekeeping made this unit a perfect place to work. She has been contributing a lot of her efforts and time and has over 2 decades of service in the Manufacturing Industry.
Sujata Jahagirdar
A graduate in Business Administration, she looks after Sales & Marketing divisions of the organization. Her experience with over 15 years has been benefiting the organization on a huge level.
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Products
- Ball Valves
- Flanged End, 2/3 Piece, Full Port, Class 150/300, Size 15-40
- Flanged End, 2 Piece, Full Port, Class 150/300, Size 50-200
- Flanged End, 2/3 Piece, Reduced Port, Class 150/300, Size 15-50
- Flanged End, 2 Piece, Reduced Port, Class 150/300, Size 65-250
- Screwed End, Socket Weld, Butt Weld, 3 Piece, Full Port, Class 800, Size15-50
- Screwed End, Socket Weld, Butt Weld, 3 Piece, Reduced Port, Class 800, Size 15-50
- Screwed End, Single Piece, Full Port, Class 150, Size 6-50
- Flanged End, Jacketed, Full Port, Class 150, Size 25/50 to 150/250
- Butterfly Valves
- Control Valves