ARGUS International Honors IRM Private Limited as Platinum Rated

Bloomfield, NJ (July 14, 2026) – ARGUS International, a member of the SGS group, honors IRM Private Limited (Air Transport), as the first Operator in India to achieve ARGUS Platinum Rating, which places them in the upper five percent of over 1,000 air transport/charter operators. The Platinum Rating is a higher level in the ARGUS audit standard and is awarded only to those air transport/charter operators who have demonstrated successful implementation of the very best industry safety practices, regarding their operations and maintenance.

Achieving ARGUS Platinum Rating is a testament to the aviation community that safety is IRM Private Limited’s top priority. The ARGUS Platinum Rating consists of an audit that takes an in-depth look into the quality of documented processes in addition to the strength of the safety management system implemented by the operator. Receiving a Platinum Rating means the operation was examined over several days by a team of on-site auditors and subsequently completed any corrective actions necessary to meet the standard.

"ARGUS is happy to welcome IRM into our family of Platinum rated operators. This is a significant achievement which demonstrates the IRM team's commitment to safety and operational quality. We congratulate them on becoming the first ARGUS Platinum rated operator in India." said by Patrick Chiles, ARGUS International Vice President Business Aviation.

"The Audit was a great experience in that we could plug our gaps in our existing System with the additional requirements of ARGUS Platinum Rating. The auditors were very thorough and understanding followed by the ARGUS PROS representative who guided us professionally to successfully complete all the requirements. We now look forward to the Platinum elite Upgrade." said Capt Madhu K Valsaraj, CEO, IRM.

“There were occasions when we wanted to understand an observation beyond its script so that we could action the requirement correctly. The Argus Pros was ever ready to get on a call despite the inconvenient time zones. It was great working with ARGUS on the Platinum upgrade journey, and an invigorating learning experience.” said Ajay Mishra, Head of Regulatory Affairs, IRM.

ABOUT IRM Private Limited

About IRM Group

The IRM Group is a diversified business conglomerate united by a common purpose—enhancing lives through innovation, excellence, and sustainable growth. Its legacy traces back to the vision of Shri I.A. Modi, a distinguished industrialist and founder of Cadila Pharmaceuticals, whose commitment to universal wellness laid the foundation for a group of companies dedicated to quality and innovation.

Established in 1987, IRM Group was formed to consolidate and manage the non-pharmaceutical businesses of Cadila Pharmaceuticals. Over the years, innovated and led by the successive generations, the Group has expanded into multiple sectors through successful enterprises, including CPL Vetnova (1972), Karnavati Engineering (1981), CADAgro (1992), FMS (1994), and Rosedonmullai Tea Estate (2005). Today, IRM Group continues to uphold its legacy of excellence while embracing new opportunities across diverse industries.

IRM PRIVATE LIMITED (Air Transport)

Recognizing the growing need for efficient, secure, and time-sensitive executive travel, IRM Group established its Air Transport Division in the year 2014.

The division commenced operations with a Cessna Citation Mustang (C-510), a twin-engine light business jet designed for regional travel with seating for up to four passengers. The aircraft successfully supported the Group's executive travel and Air Transport operations, requirements for several years.

In 2023, IRM Group significantly enhanced its aviation capabilities with the induction of the Gulfstream GV-SP (G550), registered as VT-RIM. This state-of-the-art long-range business jet represents a major milestone in the Group's commitment to building a fleet with excellence in service and safety, and world-class Air Transport Operations for the business elite.

In 2023, the Citation Mustang retired from service, and the Gulfstream G550 now serves as the Group's first exclusive business aircraft. Having established excellence in operations and safety, IRM is now poised to enhance their fleet strength, with similar types of aircrafts, in the foreseeable future.

In the words of the proud CEO, “At IRM Private Limited, we take Safety very seriously and built a robust Safety Management System (SMS), that satisfied all the national CAA requirements. We then wanted to test ourselves against Global standards in Safety and SMS. We initially enrolled ourselves as an ARGUS GOLD member, and having gained experience through successful Certifications from five other SMS Global Auditing agencies, we decided to upgrade our ARGUS Gold rating to Platinum. We are happy & proud that we are the First Operator in India to achieve this rating. We shall be striving for the PLATINUM ELITE rating next”.

​​​​​​ABOUT ARGUS International

Founded in 1995, ARGUS International, Inc., an SGS Company, is a global leader in specialized aviation audit services, inspections, assessments, regulatory support, advanced Safety Management System (SMS) software, and aviation data solutions. Serving commercial, business, and helicopter operators worldwide, SGS ARGUS empowers organizations with the tools, insights, and expertise needed to elevate safety performance, enhance operational efficiency, and make confident, data-driven decisions. The SGS ARGUS mission is to build a safer, more connected global aviation community grounded in trusted expertise and innovative solutions that build lasting confidence across the industry. Learn more at www.ARGUS.aero.

Melissa Baumann, ARGUS International  

Director; Marketing | e:  melissa.baumann@argus.aero | t: +1-513.852.1022