Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Global Engineering & Operational Innovation Solutions
Founded in 1955 by the visionary Dr. Minu Nariman Dastur, our organization has grown into one of the largest independent consulting engineering firms globally. With headquarters in Kolkata, India, and offices spanning six countries, we combine unmatched knowledge of industrial processes with cutting-edge technology to deliver result-oriented solutions. Our multidisciplinary team of experts specializes in integrated design and engineering consultancy, offering comprehensive services from concept to commissioning. We serve global clients in iron and steel, copper, aluminum, and infrastructure sectors, maintaining a reputation built on trust and technical excellence. Our global reach includes operations in Germany, the USA, Canada, Japan, UAE, and Bahrain, supported by Indian offices in Chennai, Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Bhubaneswar, and Hyderabad.Through Dastur Business & Technology Consulting (DBTC), established in 2008, we address emerging challenges in global business and technology. Our clients, including industry leaders like Tata Steel and JSPL, consistently retain us for future work, underscoring our ability to drive long-term value. We implement practical state-of-the-art solutions that produce measurable results, bridging the gap between innovation and execution. Our expertise extends to operations improvement, where we help clients increase EBITDA by 10-15% through robust frameworks, and investment advisory, where we provide sustainable solutions for stressed assets. This combination of technical proficiency, global experience, and client-centric approach has solidified our position as a trusted partner in engineering and operational innovation.
Services
Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Project Management
Operations Improvement
Investment Advisory
Digital Transformation
Inspection Services
Process Modelling
Operations Management
Project Viability Studies
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We offer over 65 years of specialized engineering expertise in heavy industries
- Our global team delivers solutions across 6 countries with local market knowledge
- We implement proven frameworks to improve EBITDA by 10-15% for industrial clients
- Our multidisciplinary approach covers complete project lifecycle from concept to commissioning
- We maintain 80% client retention through consistent delivery of measurable results
What people say
Excellent work product
Most valuable partners
Instrumental in our journey
Practical operational strategies
Best-in-class solutions
Services
Engineering
We provide comprehensive integrated engineering services for conventional and emerging technologies. Our specialists deliver solutions from conceptualization to commissioning, focusing on constructability, safety, and sustainability. With multidisciplinary teams and state-of-the-art systems, we handle projects of any scale while maintaining flexibility in pricing models to meet client needs.
Operations Improvement
Our operations improvement services help industrial clients increase EBITDA by 10-15% through asset optimization and cost-saving strategies. We combine process modeling, diagnostic tools, and global expertise to address operational challenges in raw material management, quality improvement, and supply chain logistics across multiple regions.
Investment Advisory
We offer investment advisory services focused on resolving stressed assets in heavy industries. Our engineers with financial expertise help investors identify acquisition opportunities, develop turnaround strategies, and implement synergistic mergers. We specialize in creating sustainable solutions for over 20 billion dollars worth of industrial assets globally.
Project Management
Our project management services cover the complete project lifecycle from planning to commissioning. With experience across diverse industries, we provide schedule management, risk assessment, procurement monitoring, and budgetary control. Our global reach enables us to apply best practices while maintaining local execution capabilities.
Environmental Engineering
We integrate environmental considerations into engineering projects through sustainable design practices. Our services ensure compliance with environmental regulations while optimizing resource efficiency. This includes emissions reduction strategies and sustainable infrastructure development aligned with global decarbonization trends.
People
Rustam Minu Dastur
Chairman & Managing Director
As the current leader of Dastur Innovation Labs & Company, he continues the legacy of his father, Dr. Minu Nariman Dastur, guiding the organization's strategic direction while maintaining its technical excellence and client-focused approach.
Atanu Mukherjee
President & Chief Executive Officer
With extensive experience in global steel industry operations, he leads the company's vision for engineering innovation and operational excellence, building on decades of experience working with major industrial clients worldwide.
Kaushal Kumar Sinha
Executive Vice President
A senior leader with deep expertise in engineering consultancy, he oversees major projects and contributes to the company's technical leadership in industrial process optimization and infrastructure development.
Aditya Kumar Dasgupta
Director - Engineering & Project Management
Specializing in engineering and project management, he directs complex projects across multiple industries, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery of comprehensive engineering solutions.
Saurav Chatterjee
Practice Leader - Consulting
As a consulting expert, he focuses on delivering strategic solutions for industrial clients, combining technical knowledge with business acumen to address operational challenges and improve competitiveness.
Questions
What industries does Dastur serve?
We specialize in iron and steel, copper, aluminum, and infrastructure sectors, with global experience across diverse industrial domains.
How does Dastur improve operational efficiency?
We use process modeling, diagnostic tools, and global expertise to increase EBITDA by 10-15% through asset optimization and cost-saving strategies.
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive engineering services from conceptualization to commissioning, including design reviews, safety assessments, and integration with existing systems.
How does Dastur handle international projects?
With offices in six countries and multidisciplinary teams, we apply global best practices while maintaining local execution capabilities for international projects.
What investment advisory services are available?
We help investors identify acquisition opportunities, develop turnaround strategies, and implement synergistic mergers for stressed industrial assets globally.
