The foundation of what would grow to become the Archean Group was laid in the year 1982 by Mr. P B Anandam, Founder, and Chairman. Archean Group is a privately held business conglomerate, with diversified business interests across sectors including Industrial Salt, Industrial Chemicals & Fertilizers, Mining & Minerals, and Granites. Operations and strategic investments are spread across India, South America, Middle East, Africa, Far East and South East Asia.