Sanjay Ghodawat

Chairman and Managing Director

Sanjay Ghodawat Group of Industries

A visionary and an influential leader, Mr. Sanjay Ghodawat founded Ghodawat Industries (I) Pvt. Ltd. in 1993. Born in a traditional Jain Terapanthi family, Mr. Ghodawat has taken this Group to new heights in a very short time. Within 15 years of its inception, the Group achieved a turnover of over Rs. 800 crores under his able leadership. Having spread its wings into various sectors - Wind Power, High-Tech Agriculture, Chemicals, Flexible Packaging, Edible Oils, Real Estates, Heavy engineering, Textile division and FMCG, the Group today enjoys a total strength of over 5000 employees.

The dynamic entrepreneurship and vision of Mr. Sanjay D. Ghodawat has led 'Sanjay Ghodawat Group of Industries', popularly known as ‘Star Group’, to a remarkable success in a short span. The key for this success has been to provide "Uncompromising Quality at Competitive Prices".

Starting with two main divisions in 1993 – Mouth Freshener and Floriculture, the Group has diversified into various industries over a period of time under his guidance. In the year 1997, Mr. Ghodawat set up India’s second largest manufacturing plant of Oxalic Acid having a capacity of 25TPD under the name – ‘Star Oxochem Pvt. Ltd.’ at Chipri (Jaysingpur) with most of the production being exported. Going further, the Group diversified into manufacturing of flexible packaging under the name ‘Star Flexi-Pack Industries’ and acquired three companies with interests in real estate and wind power – Everready Investments Pvt. Ltd., Diana Watches & Ancillaries Pvt. Ltd. and Topaz Investments Pvt. Ltd.

In 2002, Mr. Ghodawat further expanded his horizons and ventured into FMCG and established one more industry under the name ‘Shrenik Industries’ at Chipri (Jaysingpur) which got into marketing of edible salt under the brand name ‘Star Salt’. The product was a huge hit within six months of entering the market. In the following year, 2003, Mr. Ghodawat set up two more companies: ‘Ghodawat Foods International Pvt. Ltd.’, for manufacturing edible oils from Sunflower, Palm, Soyabean, Groundnut, Kardi, etc. under the ‘Star’ brand and ‘Shreya Exports’ to manufacture, sell and export tea products under the ‘Star Tea’ brand. In 2004, Mr. Ghodawat launched a new brand ‘Star Mosquito Coil’ and by 2005, he started the manufacture of ‘Steel Tubular Tower for Wind operated Turbine’ under Heavy Engineering Unit of Shrenik Industries. Currently, Mr. Ghodawat is working on his new project – Sanjay Ghodawat Institute, which will comprise Engineering and Management College and an International School.

Mr. Sanjay Ghodawat, as a responsible citizen strongly believes in giving back to the society. In 1996, he founded a Charitable Trust in the name of his mother – ‘Sou. Sushila Danchand Ghodawat Charitable trust’. Besides, he has contributed to a number of social initiatives including building for blind school in Miraj, operation hall at Siddhivinayak Hospital, Miraj, plastic surgery camps sponsored by Ichalkaranji Rotary Club at Ichalkaranji where over 500 surgeries are done every year and setting-up of an eye hospital amongst others. In 2001, he started a Blood Bank by the name ‘Acharya Shree Tulsi Blood Bank’ at Udgaon (Jaysingpur) equipped with sophisticated laboratory equipment and has been rated as one of the best three blood banks in India. Mr. Ghodawat also started a Junior Girls College in 2007, educating over 1700 girls and is now planning to start a Dental and Nursing College.

Mr. Sanjay Ghodawat has been honoured by various institutions and organizations at both state and local level for his immense contribution. Some of his awards and recognitions include, the ‘Suryadatta National Award’ in 2007 for his excellence in the field of Entrepreneurship in recognition of incredible contribution to Indian industry with special reference to the Wind Mills Project, the ‘National Industrial Excellency Award – 2007’ from All India Achievers Foundation, Delhi, for his incredible work in non-conventional energy sector through Wind Power Plants and manufacturing of Steel Tubular Towers for Wind operated Turbine and ‘Jivan Gourav Award’ for his work in industrial and social field.

Mr. Sanjay Ghodawat, a well-known personality in business circles, is regarded a legend in Kolhapur, one of the largest districts of Maharashtra for his immense contributions in the professional and social arena. He is a Chief Patron of Jain International Trade Organization and a member of many social clubs.

In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, supporting social, religious and cultural activities, planning of local infrastructure development, exploring options of new projects. Mr. Ghodawat is happily married to Mrs. Neeta and is blessed with two children – Shrenik and Shreya

Kolhapur

Sanjay Ghodawat: Managing Director, Ghodawat group Area of operation: Food, Agriculture, Energy Group Revenues: Rs 1,000 crore

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Four hundred kilometers south of Mumbai lies Kolhapur. Chattrapati Shivaji’s descendants continue to live in a magnificent palace in the heart of this town. A forty five minute drive away, in a hamlet called Jaisinghpur, another empire is in the

making—the business empire of Sanjay Ghodawat. It might as well be called Ghodawatpur. Buildings on either side of the road are named after the business tycoon. Ghodawat Industries, Ghodawat Foods, Ghodawat Agro, Ghodawat Energy—all representing the myriad industries that the 45-year-old man has his fingers in. With revenues of over Rs 1,000 crore, the group sells everything from gutka, to windmills to fruits and roses. 

The company, like the man, had humble beginnings. Hailing from a family of tobacco and textile businessmen in Sangli, Ghodawat started off by selling gutka under the brand name Quality pan masala in 1988. He drove a beat-up tempo and sold the product shop-to-shop, across three states. “The feedback that I got helped me launch a new pan masala in 1992,” recalls Ghodawat. It was called Star and it changed Ghodawat’s fortunes. By 1996, Ghodawat was clocking Rs 10 crore in revenues.

Success brought copycats. “We discovered that our packaging was being counterfeited and the fake products were being sold under our name,” says Ghodawat. That led to the creation of Star Flexi Pack Industries which makes packaging material not only for the Ghodawat group but also for companies like Parle.  “By the late 90s, the Star brand was quite well known in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa and parts of Andhra Pradesh. We thought we could sell products like salt and soyabean oil under the same  brand name,”  says Ghodawat. Ghodawat Foods was born in 2003.

One hallmark of Ghodawat is scale. Today, his pan masala is amongst the most popular in Western India. “Our agro business is the largest grower of roses in the country. We export vegetables and fruits to Europe,” adds Ghodawat. That business is worth about Rs 25 crore but is amongst his fastest growing. The profit margins are a juicy 60%.

Overall, the group employs over 5,000 people—mostly in small towns. The pan masala business is just 20% of the group turnover. Ghodawat has now set his eyes on the energy business. “It started off as a tax planning exercise in the late 90s. Now, we operate over 150 wind turbines which generate 100 mw of electricity,” adds Ghodawat, who wants PE investors in his energy business within a year. An IPO too is on the cards. The group says that it plans to invest Rs 400 crore in energy over the next five years. The road to Jaisinghpur is likely to see a few more Ghodawat billboards.

Milestones -The star trek

The Sanjay Ghodawat Group achieved successful diversification in a short span of just 15 years.

   Ghodawat started by selling gutka in a beat-up tempo and sold it shop-to-shop. Today, he owns over a 100 cars.

   

Ghodawat Energy Ltd. achieves license from AMSC Windtec GmbH to manufacture and sell wind turbines in South & South East Asia, Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa.

Ghodawat Energy Ltd's Tower Division, bags orders from various leading players to manufacture towers for wind turbines.

Ghodawat Agro Pvt. Ltd. achieves license to export flowers to The Netherlands, Japan, UK, US, Switzerland.

Star Oxochem Pvt. Ltd. achieves license to export Oxalic acid to Taiwan, USA, Greece, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, Poland, Brazil, Italy, Turkey and UK.

Ghodawat Consumer Products Ltd. expands 200% in solvent extraction capacity totalling to 1000 M.T per day.

Chairman Desk

Sanjay D. Ghodawat

Founder Chairman The Corporate growth in the modern era is driven by Globalization. World economy is gaining speed and has continued to make all activities more challenging every year.

We as a group today are focused on developing innovative strategies and are venturing into arena's which are not only profit making but are inclined towards development of economy.

Our immediate vision is to target the potentialities and convert them into reality. Through our dedicated workforce we have so far outrun all the hurdles and hinderences.

Sanjay Ghodawat Group has and always will continue to work towards the betterment of the nation.

Vision, Mission & Culture

Vision

To become a leading enterprise, consistently delivering customer delight by focussing on value added diversified industries.

Mission

To build enduring relationships with customers, suppliers, employees and peer groups by leveraging the very latest technology and providing high quality products and services, thereby creating a productive work culture while ensuring the betterment of society and the preservation of the environment.

Culture

To create and maintain a challenging and competitive culture in the group. Our performance-driven culture and responsible approach are the foundations of our success. We encourage our employees to focus on achievement through passion and innovation

About Us

The Making of a Star

Ever since our inception, we have always looked at things differently. When the world saw possibilities, we saw opportunities. We started out in faraway Kolhapur. Today, you will notice that we are behind almost everything that you use and enjoy. Your morning cuppa. Your lunch. The suit you wear to a party. The lights in your bedroom. The coil that drives the world's deadliest insect away. And everything in between.

This is the story of a young man who simply refused to grow old. So much

that in such short span, he built one of India’s biggest and most respected group of industries: Sanjay Ghodawat Group. Today, Sanjay Ghodawat Group has made its presence successfully felt in almost every spectrum. Renewable energy, High-Tech Agriculture, Chemicals, Flexible Packaging, Edible Oils, Real Estates & Infrastructure, Heavy Engineering, Education, Textiles and FMCGs.

With over 5000 employees and innumerable retail outlets spread across India, we are never too far from you.

Right from its formative years, the Sanjay Ghodawat Group has been spearheading growth and success; courtesy Mr. Sanjay D. Ghodawat's vision and dynamic leadership. Born on 28th of February, 1964, Sanjay Danchand Ghodawat completed his education - Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. He started off young and in the year 1993, Ghodawat Industries (I) Pvt. Ltd. came into existence.

The story of a successful business lies in its balance sheet. Mr. Sanjay Ghodawat has many such stories to share. And what he earned, he gave it right back to the society- donations to a large numbers of social causes and organisations. Educational institutions, Hospitals, Blood banks, School for the blind. the list goes on and on.

Thanks to his generosity and entrepre- neurial skills, he has been honoured and recognised by industry leaders and peers alike.

Our Team

Our people are our strength. In fact, we believe that they are the secret behind our business success.

Which is why, we go that extra mile to ensure our employees are motivated and rewarded for the same.

Key Management

Mr. Sanjay Ghodawat (Founder Chairman)

Mr. Shrenik Ghodawat (MD)

Mr. Darshan Ghodawat (ED)

Mr. Ranjit Wadhokar (ED & COO)

(Ghodawat Energy)

Mr. Satish Ghodawat (ED & CEO)

(Flexible Packaging)

Mr. Sunil Shah (ED)

(Consumer Products)

Mr. Anil Kotecha (MD)

(Agro)

Mr. Atul Shinde (ED)

(Ghodawat Industries)

Mr. Balram Shambhavani (ED)

(Flexible Packaging)

Quality Policy

Certification and research

The Sanjay Ghodawat Group manufactures and supplies quality products by employing the best technology and manufacturing practices. Be it wind power or agriculture. FMCGs or textiles. Meeting and exceeding expectations of our valued customers has always been our prime focus. After all, we are driven to fulfil your every need by setting the highest standards of reliability with various quality certifications, systems and processes.

Awards

In his endeavour for philanthropic and corporate excellence, Mr. Sanjay Ghodawat has received several coveted awards for Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Governance and Entrepreneurship.

July 2003: 'UDYOG RATNA' Award (State Level) by the Hon. Minister for State, Ship Building (Govt. of India) Shri. Dilip Gandhi.

April, 2005: 'BHARATIYA UDYOG RATAN AWARD' by Indian Economic Development & Research Association (IEDRA).

February 2007: 'SURYADATTA NATIONAL AWARD' for his contribution to Indian Industry with special reference to the Wind Mills Project by Suryadatta Education Foundation's, Suryadatta Group of Institutes at Pune.

February 2007: 'JAYSINGPUR BHUSHAN 2007' by Motilal Chordiya Charitable Trust and Rotary Club of Jaysingpur.

August 2007: 'SHILPKAR GOURAV' Award by the Hon. Minister for State, (School Education, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development, Fisheries, Aukaf and Law & Judiciary) Shri. Hasan Mushrif.

December 2007: 'NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL EXCELLENCY AWARD 2007' for his contribution in non conventional energy sector through Wind Power Plants and manufacturing of Steel Tubular Towers for Wind Operated Turbine by All India Achievers Foundation, Delhi.

July 2008: 'JIVAN GOURAV' Award by Mr. M. N. Chayani, President-Corporate Affairs, Reliance Industries Ltd. & Chairman, Indian Merchants Chamber.

September 2008: Honoured for his excellence in Mechanical Engineering field, by Dr. Shivram Bhoje, former Director of Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam.

November 2008: 'YUVA GOURAV AWARD' by All India Terapanth Yuvak Parishad by Acharya Shri Mahapradnyaji.

Ghodawat Agro Pvt Ltd

Horticulture and Floriculture are viewed as high growth industries in India. The Agro Division was set up with an intention to promote integrated development in horticulture and floriculture. The group yields a rich collection of varied ornamental crops, which consist of both indigenous and exotic fruits, vegetables and flowers. Most of which are exported across the world.

Horticulture

The group owns over 75 hectares of agricultural land. This is used for plantation of exotic vegetables like capsicum, broccoli, iceberg, lemon grass and zucchini. Spread over 35 hectares, it also produces Table grapes.

Ghodawat Consumer Products Pvt Ltd

The Sanjay Ghodawat Group commenced their operations under this division by manufacturing Mosquito Coils. Production started from January 2003. In

a short span of time the group diversified into manufacturing Edible oil, Salt and Tea. Currently, these products are sold all across India, under the brand name 'Star'.

Edible Oil

The Solvent Extraction and Edible Oil Refinery plant was set up in 2003 with a total manufacturing capacity of 300 MTPD and after the recent expansion capacity, the figure now stands at 1000 MTPD.

Edible Salt

The triple refined, extra free flow, white crystalline, dirt-free salt conforms to IS: 7224 Standards. The salt is sold under the brand name ‘Star’ in consortium with various refineries across India.

Mosquito Coil

A full-fledged state-of-the-art plant was set up in January 2003. The installed plant capacity is 180000 cases (108,000,000 coils) per annum.

Our FMCG division has obtained the most coveted ISO 9001:2000 accreditation.

Floriculture

Our Green Houses are spread over 25 hectares of land. These are used for the plantation of exotic flowers like Gerbera, Chrysanthemum, Carnation Lilium, Gypsophila and Roses like Grand Gala, Royal Class, Passion, Marie Claire, Ice Burge, Poison, African Dawn, Tube Rose etc. Most of which are

exported to Japan, US and Europe. These Green Houses have a production capacity of over 1,00,000 exotic flowers per day. With further expansions, we plan to be one of the largest developers globally.

Our agro division has acquired the most coveted Global Gap, SEDEX & ISO 9001:2000 accreditation.

Ghodawat Energy Ltd

Depletion of non-renewable energy resources is a great global concern. The need of the hour is to generate green power from renewable resources. The group spearheads environment conservation with wind farms in various states across India.

Wind Turbine

The group manufactures Wind Turbines under the technology license of AMSC-Windtec GmbH. Turbines for Wind Class II & III are manufactured with various advance features. These are exported to over three continents.

Wind Power

The group has set up wind farms in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Gujarat. The electricity generated is sold to the state electricity boards as well as private industries. The production capacity of these farms is 100MW, which is one of the largest portfolios.

Wind Tower

This plant has state-of-the-art facilities, tailor made for Tubular Type Wind Turbine Towers. The unit can manufacture over 400 towers p.a. which makes it India's largest. Plus, there are many diversification plans down the pipeline, especially in the heavy engineering arena.

Many of our facilities have acquired the coveted ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001, ISO 18001 and Germanischer Lloyd accreditation.

Ghodawat Packaging Pvt Ltd

To overcome the huge demand of flexible packaging material for Food Products, the packaging unit was established. In 1999, operations commenced with installation of two high speed Multicolour Rotogravure Printing Machines with advanced features like Auto Registration Control System, Web Video and Automatic roll changing devices. In 2004, the manufacturing capacity was increased by adding one more conversion line with advanced features.

Additionally, the group has an independent graphic designing unit.

Our packaging division has the most coveted ISO 9001:2000 accreditation.

Ghodawat Realty Pvt Ltd

The Sanjay Ghodawat Group has forayed into the real estate industry by acquiring three major companies: Topaz Investments Private Limited, Diana Watches & Ancillaries Pvt. Ltd. and Everready Investments Pvt. Ltd.

Their main business is acquiring properties and subsequently leasing them out to various MNC's. They are also into construction of residential and commercial complexes, micro townships and hospitality sector.

Apart from infrastructure, the company also deals in wind energy. They have installed over 25 MW of wind turbines in the state of Rajasthan and Gujarat. .

Ghodawat Textiles

We have a wide range of fabrics in shirting and suiting under the brand name Ghodawat Textiles. These fabrics are produced on most advanced Picanol Gammax Rapier weaving machines. These machines are equipped with 8 colour weft insertion with fancy let-off attachment to produce wide range of fancy fabrics. The weaving shed is equipped with Luwa Humidification Plant. The group plans to enter the garment manufacturing and export business in the future.

Sanjay Ghodawat Institute

Education Project

In order to providing better education to the natives, the group is setting up the Sanjay Ghodawat Institute. Spread across 60 hectares, SGI is idyllic suited amidst hills and fields. This institution shall run along the lines of the best in the world's educational practices. Reason why, SGI will have tie ups with well renowned international education institutes and highly qualified, professional staff from across the world as faculty members.

With prime focus on the environment, SGI will promote paperless education. SGI will provide optional residential facalities alongwith uncommon education to the students. The institution shall be streamlined into Engineering, Management and an International School.

Star Oxychem Pvt Ltd

Star Oxochem Private Limited was set up in 1997. This oxalic acid manufacturing plant is the second largest in India. The current manufacturing capacity of the plant is 30 MTPD. Almost 75% of which is exported across the world. Additionally, there are two other plants manufacturing diethyl oxalate (deo) and ethanol with a capacity of 5.5 MTPD and 12 KLPD respectively.

These state-of-the-art plants uses ultra modern laboratory for testing and analyzing of various products and raw materials. They are also equipped with effluent treatment plant for disposing the effluents of various processes.

Our chemical division has acquired the most coveted ISO 9001:2000 accreditation.

Future Projects

Future Projects

While making its mark in the business world, the group is also dedicated to help the country prosper and grow. In sum, the group is creating value: For customers, employees and the society at large.

Hospitality

The group is all set to place Kolhapur on the world map. As part of our real estate venture, we are planning to set up a plush five star category hotel right in the heart of the city. This would not only encourage tourist and industrial growth but also contribute towards the development of the economy.

Beyond Business

While making a mark for ourselves, we haven't forgotten the others. As a company with strong national presence, we believe in giving back to society. Reason why, we have initiated some ground breaking CSR initiatives on our own.

To begin with, Mr. Sanjay Ghodawat, philanthropist himself has donated generously for many causes. He has initiated and supported many charitable institutions. Sou. Sushila Danchand Ghodawat Charitable Trust for instance. This trust provides social, medical and educational help to the down trodden

and poor. Also the ‘No profit No loss’ Acharya Shri Tulsi Blood Bank. So contemporary are their equipments, that it has been rated as one of the best three blood banks in India. His generosity further extends to donation of operation halls, community halls, building for Blind School and many more.

When acts of kindness flow from the top, the entire organisation then emulates. As an organisation we strive to make a positive contribution to the underprivileged communities by supporting a wide range of socio-economic, educational and health initiatives. The Khivraj Ghodawat Charitable Trust, for example. It runs a self funded 'Shree Gangabai Khivraj Ghodawat Kanya Mahavidyalaya' located at Taluka Shirol.

The school has to its credit more than 1500 literate girls since 1995, from 52 villages. In addition, the trust is setting up an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Jaysingpur by donating latest medical supplies.

However mammoth or insignificant the cause may be, we have lived up to our social obligations. Every time

Careers

Our Stars

Our people are our strength. In fact, we believe that they are the secret behind our business success. To realize their full potential, we invest substantially in training both, skill and behavior. We create teams that produce success. These teams are committed to deliver the best and add value to our businesses. Which is why, we go that extra mile to ensure our employees are motivated and rewarded for the same.

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The Star Factor

One of the biggest differences you'll find with our group is our breadth of included services. You will find us everywhere. Everyday. All across India.

We are strategically diversified into various sectors that are not only profit making but inclined towards economic development and preservation of depleting resources.

All our manufacturing facilities are strategically situated near the three major metros: Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore and are thus closer to a considerable consumer base. This geographic proximity gives us enormous advantage. Easy and instant access to raw materials and quick deliveries, has earned us a name in the industry.

At the Sanjay Ghodawat Group, Quality and Trust have always been the cornerstones of our success. No wonder then, the virtue 'Excellence in Quality' has been diligently pursued in all our group companies. In fact, as a company, we want to be recognised as the leaders in corporate ethics, where employees are happy to work and customers, partners and suppliers are proud to be associated with.

Our global reach opens up a world of opportunity for you. Our products are exported all across the world. Thus, if you look close enough, you'll find us everywhere.