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Our History

2024

2024

75th RATA celebration across India
Crossed 2000
First India Pavilion in Italy by RATA with EEPC
FM Minister

2023

2023

Strong Government Advocacy witnessed
Milestone achievement of more than 1500+ member companies
First ever Sports Event done - RATA Premier League
Launched Opportunity Givers program with OEM RATA App Was launched
12 Vyapaar Sammalen generated 100cr worth business

2022

2022

First RATA CONCLAVE @ Delhi
1000 membership
RATA crossed more than 1200+ company members
Witnessd Grand Installation ceremony across India

2021

2021

Start of Vyapaar Sammelan
Start of Forum Discussion on Mutiple Issues

2020

2020

Change in Constitution
250+ Webinar across India
New Regional committee inception
Strong Government Advocacy - Sh. Nitin Gadkari talks to RATA members

2019

2019

MOU signed with CAR
RATA 70 Years Celebrated

2018

2018

First National Meet
Committees Formed In Ahmedabad, Indore, Bangalore
First Cold Chain Vyapaar

2018

2018

First National Meet
Committees Formed In Ahmedabad, Indore, Bangalore
First Cold Chain Vyapaar
Associates With Refcold

2017

2017

Starts National Expansion
Committees Formed In
Surat,hyderabad, Chennai, Pune
RATA Representative Becomes Imc Committee Member

2016

2016

RATA - Car
RATA -RATASI Mou Signed
First Vrf Mela
2016 started VRF 1.0 in Multiple cities- Mumbai, Surat, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Indore

2015

2015

RATA Representative Becomes Fam Secretary
First Chai-pe-charcha
RATA - Ishrae | Rata - Aar Mou Signed

2014

2014

Sarea Becomes First Associate Member
First Newsletter Launched
Launches Business Portal Website
Fam/imc Membership

2013

2013

Associates With Acrex

2010

2010

Official International
Delegation, Germany

2009

2009

Official
International
Delegation, China

2001

2001

New Office At Prabhadevi, Mumbai

1999

1999

50th Year Celebration

1949

1949

RATA Is ESTD.

Our Past Presidents

Mr. Ahmed Fazalbhoy

Mr. Ahmed Fazalbhoy

1949-1979
Ahmed Fazalbhoy Ltd
Mr.  L.S.Billi Moria

Mr. L.S.Billi Moria

1949-1979
Mr.  Fazal D Chinoy

Mr. Fazal D Chinoy

1949-1979
Bombay Motorcycle
Mr. Surendra Mehta

Mr. Surendra Mehta

1949-1979
Air-Controls & Chemical
Mr. R.D,Malani

Mr. R.D,Malani

1949-1979
Blue Star Limited
Mr. H.Holck Larsen

Mr. H.Holck Larsen

1949-1979
Mr. Y.A. Fazalbhoy

Mr. Y.A. Fazalbhoy

1949-1979
Mr. K.R.Thanewalla

Mr. K.R.Thanewalla

1979-1980
Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co.Ltd
Mr. H.K. Ghose

Mr. H.K. Ghose

1980-1989
Calcutta Bombay Trading Corporation
Mr. P.H. Doctor

Mr. P.H. Doctor

1989-1990
Gujarat Flurochemicals Ltd
Mr. Y. Krishnamurthy

Mr. Y. Krishnamurthy

1990-1991
Blue Star Limited
Mr. A. Shishoo

Mr. A. Shishoo

1991-1993
Voltas Limited
Mr. J.C.Verma

Mr. J.C.Verma

1993-1996
Ishwar Trading, mumbai@novainitiative.com
Mr. Tejinder Singh Machra

Mr. Tejinder Singh Machra

1996-1999
Frig India
Mr. A.J. Valles

Mr. A.J. Valles

1999-2002
Modern Air-Conditioning Services
Mr. Anand Gosavi

Mr. Anand Gosavi

2002-2008
Yogeshwar Servicing & Repairs Pvt Ltd, ysrkup@pn2.vsnl.net.in
Mr. R.T. Gurnaney

Mr. R.T. Gurnaney

2008-2011
Nova Industries
Mr. Parasmal Sirohia

Mr. Parasmal Sirohia

2011-2017
M/S Cruise Appliances Pvt Ltd, paras@cruiseac.com
Mr. Ajit Panicker

Mr. Ajit Panicker

2017-2019, 2020-2022
Nova HVAC Systems India Pvt Ltd, ap@novainitiative.com
Mihir Sanghavi

Mr. Mihir Sanghavi

2022-2024
M/S Auro Engineering Company, 98213 24578, mihir.sanghavi@auroengineering.com

RATA at a Glance

76+

Years of Excellence

Since 1949, RATA has been a cornerstone in the air-conditioning and refrigeration industry, fostering growth and innovation for over 75 years.

2200+

Active Member Companies

RATA proudly represents a diverse membership of over 500 businesses, ranging from manufacturers to consultants, all working together for industry advancement.