The People Behind the Company: Leadership and Expertise
The Promoter
HD Fire Protect Limited is promoted by five members: Harish Narshi Dharamshi, Kusum Harish Dharamshi, Miheer Sadanand Ghotikar, Parika Miheer Ghotikar, and Anik Narendra Dharamshi. Together, they hold 16,70,35,000 equity shares, representing 95.33% of the pre-IPO equity capital. The total promoter group holding stands at 17,52,30,000 shares, or 100.00%. Founder Harish Narshi Dharamshi brings more than 41 years of industry experience, while the executive promoters have more than 16 years of experience each. The business began as a partnership firm called M/s H.D. Fire Protect Company in 1990. It was incorporated as D.H. Fire Protect Private Limited in 1997, renamed HD Fire Protect Private Limited in 2005 after acquiring the original partnership business, and later became a public limited company on June 19, 2025.
Key Leadership and Management
Harish Narshi Dharamshi - Chairman and Managing Director
- Background: Harish Narshi Dharamshi, aged 72, is the company's founding Chairman and Managing Director. He has been associated with the business since 1990 and has served as a Director since May 17, 1999. He owns 9,83,51,000 equity shares, representing a 56.13% stake. In FY26, he received ₹8.00 crore in remuneration and ₹78.68 crore in dividends. Related-party transactions include a ₹9.00 crore share buy-back in FY24 and the acquisition of commercial premises from M/s HD Electronics.
- Qualification: He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from B.V.B. College of Engineering and Technology, Karnatak University.
- Contribution: With more than 41 years of industry experience, he provides strategic leadership and oversees the company's R&D direction and expansion plans. He also serves on the UL Standards Technical Committee for UL-260 and has received several industry honours, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from IFE (India).
- Legal / Regulatory Matters: He was involved in procedural compounding applications under Section 441 of the Companies Act relating to minor statutory delays involving buy-back procedures and the appointment of a cost auditor. Fines of ₹7.50 lakhs and ₹2.50 lakhs were imposed and fully settled. There are no criminal or material civil litigations.
Miheer Sadanand Ghotikar - Whole-Time Director
- Background: Miheer Sadanand Ghotikar, aged 44, has served as a Whole-Time Director since January 1, 2010. He owns 1,83,92,000 equity shares, representing a 10.49% stake. In FY26, he received ₹4.00 crore in remuneration, ₹7.50 lakhs in insurance premiums, and ₹14.71 crore in dividends. Related-party transactions include a ₹1.68 crore share buy-back in FY24 and the receipt of gifted shares.
- Qualification: He holds a B.E. in Biomedical Engineering from Mumbai University and an M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of South Florida. He has also completed Harvard Business School's OPM Program.
- Contribution: With more than 16 years of industry experience, he oversees international business, manufacturing operations, R&D, and technology infrastructure. He also serves on UL technical committees for UL-162 and UL-2901, as well as NFPA technical committees.
- Legal / Regulatory Matters: No active legal or regulatory proceedings.
Parika Miheer Ghotikar - Whole-Time Director
- Background: Parika Miheer Ghotikar, aged 43, has served as a Whole-Time Director since January 1, 2010. She owns 1,15,94,000 equity shares, representing a 6.62% stake. In FY26, she received ₹4.00 crore in remuneration, ₹57.50 lakhs in insurance premiums, and ₹9.28 crore in dividends. Related-party transactions include a ₹1.08 crore share buy-back in FY24 and commercial property dealings with M/s HD Electronics.
- Qualification: She holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toledo, an M.S. in Engineering and Management from Case Western Reserve University, and a licentiate diploma from VJTI Mumbai.
- Contribution: With more than 16 years of experience, she oversees business systems integration, corporate finance, treasury, human resources, and administration.
- Legal / Regulatory Matters: No active legal or regulatory proceedings.
Anik Narendra Dharamshi - Whole-Time Director
- Background: Anik Narendra Dharamshi, aged 42, has served as a Whole-Time Director since January 1, 2010. He owns 74,58,000 equity shares, representing a 4.26% stake. In FY26, he received ₹4.00 crore in remuneration, ₹22.50 lakhs in insurance premiums, and ₹5.97 crore in dividends. Related-party transactions include an ₹84.00 lakh share buy-back in FY24 and property transactions with his father.
- Qualification: He holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Mumbai University and an M.S. in Manufacturing Engineering and Management from the University of Birmingham.
- Contribution: With more than 16 years of industry experience, he leads manufacturing operations, engineering, procurement, and supply chain management. He also serves as President of the Fire Protection Association of India.
- Legal / Regulatory Matters: No active legal or regulatory proceedings.
Hitesh Devji Dedhia - Chief Financial Officer
- Background: Hitesh Devji Dedhia became CFO on May 2, 2025. He does not hold any equity shares but has 71,000 ESOP options. In FY26, he received ₹81.80 lakhs in remuneration. Before joining the company, he was a CA partner at M/s KKC & Associates LLP, one of the company's joint statutory auditors.
- Qualification: He holds a B.Com from Mumbai University and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
- Contribution: With more than 22 years of experience in auditing and financial reporting, he oversees corporate finance, strategic planning, risk management, and statutory reporting.
- Legal / Regulatory Matters: No active legal or regulatory proceedings.
Sundaram Balasubramanian Iyer - Company Secretary and Compliance Officer
- Background: Sundaram Balasubramanian Iyer was appointed Company Secretary on May 2, 2025. He does not hold any equity shares and has 21,067 ESOP options. In FY26, he received ₹9.40 lakhs in remuneration. Before joining HD Fire Protect, he worked at TPAC Packaging, Alchemie Finechem, and Vyoman Infravest.
- Qualification: He holds a B.Com and LL.B. from Mumbai University and is a Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
- Contribution: With five years of experience in secretarial and legal work, he handles corporate governance, statutory compliance, board secretarial responsibilities, and regulatory filings.
- Legal / Regulatory Matters: No active legal or regulatory proceedings.
Industry Overview
- The global fire protection equipment market is worth around $62 billion in CY25 and is growing at a 6.5% to 7.5% CAGR to reach $85 to $90 billion by CY30. Within this market, HD Fire Protect Limited remains a key operational player, recording an operating revenue of ₹489.28 crore in FY26.
- Non-extinguisher fire suppression systems dominate India's active fire safety market, with high-hazard industrial facilities and commercial infrastructure acting as primary end-use drivers. Operating primarily as a certified manufacturer holding 21 UL Listed and 87 FM Approved product certifications, HD Fire Protect Limited generated ₹164.80 crore or 33.95% of its FY26 operating revenue through sprinklers, alarm valves, and accessories, while its top 10 customers accounted for ₹114.98 crore or 23.69% of total revenue.
- The Indian fire protection equipment market expanded at a 12% CAGR from ₹5,500 crore in FY20 to ₹10,900 crore in FY26 and is projected to touch ₹17,500 crore to ₹19,500 crore by FY31. HD Fire Protect Limited has aligned with this expanding demand, with its operating revenue growing at an 18% CAGR from FY20 to FY25 (and a 14.54% CAGR from ₹372.95 crore in FY24 to ₹489.28 crore in FY26).
- Low per capita fire safety expenditure in India ($1 in FY26 versus $57 in North America and $52 in Europe) drives major growth opportunities across domestic compliance and high-value international markets. HD Fire Protect Limited has a strong presence across these markets, with domestic Indian sales and export sales to over 90 countries contributing ₹317.01 crore (65.31%) and ₹168.41 crore (34.69%) of its FY26 operating revenue, respectively.
HD Fire Protect IPO GMP
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