Focus creates expansion. Focus shows us the entire picture in its minute detail. It entails us understanding the bigger picture in a better way. From the starting point to the end point there are numerous ways to draw a route.
However, from its conception, to reach the success it deserves every business must expand. That is the only way for a business to grow and develop. An expanding business not only grows, but at some point in time, it also begins extending all the assets, resources, profitability, and progress along with it. It drives all those related to it into the glorious future of prosperity.
That is how everything grows organically. The growth is all-around, all integrated. This overall growth is because of the result of the expansion. That is why, expansion driven growth is the only way for any and every business can grow, develop and prosper.
“Rajarshi Group”, under the exemplary leadership of the Founder Director Mukesh Pandya, and Director Sagar Pandya, with experience of over 25 years, has grown to become a globally integrated business conglomerate and infrastructure player by expanding its businesses in key industry verticals – Chemicals, Adhesives, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Consumer Care and FMCG.
A young entrepreneur with a visionary and forward-looking attitude, Mr Sagar Pandya’s specialities include business development, project management, and finance. His positive steadfastness has proved to be a remarkable credential in his work area. He is fundamentally a non-conformist professional, who has a large social circle and enjoys lots of outdoor activities in the vicinity of Vadodara. Sagar has recently received the title of Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2022.
In an interview with Insights Success, for its brand-new edition of ‘India’s 40 under 40 Brightest Business Leaders,” Sagar shed light on his professional journey, and how he is leading Shri Rajarshi Infra to new heights.
Please tell us about the saga of your reputed business since its inception.
I am a Civil Engineer by education and commenced my career as a project head in one of the top petrochemical companies conducting projects in India and Abroad. After that, I established my own company, Shri Rajarshi Infra Private Limited an Infrastructure, Construction and Developer Company having projects in the Industrial, Commercial and Residential sectors.
Following in my father, Mukesh Pandya’s footsteps, who is having overall rich experience in chemicals, education and consultancy he always had an interest in the diversified business. My father started his chemicals and healthcare business and founded Saine Life India LLP, an integrated company having businesses in key industry verticals- Chemicals, Adhesives, Healthcare, and Import-Export. The company is a prominent trader of speciality chemicals, dyes intermediates, calcium carbonate, adhesives and pharmaceuticals products. Now, the company has a diversified portfolio to cater for Plastics, Chemicals, Minerals, Metals, Building Materials and Pharmaceutical Industries. Soon, Rajarshi Group will enter into personal care products portfolio to provide more quality products to the consumers.
What was your inspiration behind venturing into the business arena?
My biggest inspiration behind venturing into the business arena is my father. He is an astute and result oriented person with an overall rich experience of 40 years in the field of Chemicals, Education and dealing with Govt bodies and NGOs. He is a planner and strategist with a track record of developing policies and processes that have enabled large businesses and Institutes in improving their operational and financial performances. His pleasing personality, understanding of highly demanding situations, impartial and patient hearing of complex issues and delivering positive decisions have always helped acceptance at all levels.
What were the initial challenges that you had to surmount to ensure Rajarshi Group’s success rate to reach greater heights?
Being an entrepreneur, especially in multiple businesses, you have to face many challenges and have to manage all the things at the same time with different subjects and different problems. Apart from that, you have to give your time to every business you do at the same time. Time management and proper understanding of financials are most important.
What professional values and qualities do you think your clients value in you and your company the most?
When it comes to our services you can count on us to take care of your every need and guarantee you receive your order in no time at all. We’re here to see to it that you purchase only the best quality products in the market and will make sure to give you the support and advice you need regarding goods
What are the USPs that highlight Rajarshi Group’s uniqueness in the industry?
Our association with international technology pioneer countries like the USA, Germany, Switzerland, and South Korea have been instrumental in the group’s exponential growth and recognition. Through this, our company caters to a large base of Indian as well as foreign clients.
Our association with Giriraj Group has brought multiple products, innovations and technologies to the Industry in India. Starting in 1996 as a trading company, Giriraj Group has further diversified into manufacturing and technology development. Our partnership with Mr Padmanabh Shah, Director of Giriraj Group has brought a remarkable range of over 100 products, adding to our USP.
As an experienced professional, what would you like to advice the budding aspirants willing to enter the business world?
My advice to the aspirants is that do not be afraid of exploring new fields and new ventures. You have to take risks in life to make something big. Always learn from what you do. That is the only way, I think, one grows and matures into someone they wish all their life to be.
Like, for myself, along with being the director, I had been consulting in my own startup Rajarshi Consultant, undertaking projects both in India and Abroad. It gives me new learning, and an ability to think like an insider as well as an outsider. Thus, my overall perspective expands, and through my focus, I can expand my vision to look at the bigger picture.
How do you envision Rajarshi Group’s operations with the emerging technologies and automated tools that are revolutionizing the business world by enabling innovations?
Technological improvements and innovation all around have forced the industry to evolve, primarily real estate. And so have the consumers. Some of the basic principles that need to be followed. Sustainable construction is widely considered to be the best practice in construction, helping to create a healthy built environment.
At every level, from conceptual design, new materials and construction to maintenance, innovative digital devices, applications and methodologies are making their mark in the building industry.
And using this new-age technology, innovations and designs, we, at Shri Rajarshi Infra are shaping the interface of the real estate industry. That is the way, we want to expand in the future, and we are going to for sure, with our complete focus on long-term planning and investment.
