Shama Fire Works, established in 1950 after the Khandesh Mill, remains one of Jalgaon’s oldest surviving industrial ventures and a source of pride for the city. Its fireworks, once the heart of Diwali celebrations across India, are still in great demand today in Africa and the Middle East.

Older generations in Jalgaon fondly recall the sparkle of Shama Fire’s products every Diwali. The company’s crackers once lit up festivals, weddings, and even political celebrations across the country. From the burning of Ravana effigies during Dussehra to Lakshmi Puja fireworks contests, the brand became synonymous with festive joy.

While India’s history of fireworks dates back to royal festivities centuries ago, commercial manufacturing began much later. China first introduced the large-scale product

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