Name Ghanshyam Sarda | Role Businessman | |
 | ||
Ghanshyam sarda
Ghanshyam Sarda (born August 1959, Calcutta, India) is a Calcutta-based businessman and owner of INR 2500 Crore Sarda Group of Industries, which operates mainly in the jute and information technology industries. Alwar Jute Mill, Agarpara Jute Mill, Axsys Technologies, Vision Comptech are all owned by the Sarda Group. He also has a charitable trust known as Chandakala Devi Trust.
Contents
Ghanshyam sarda
Businesses
The Sarda Group of Industries is scattered all over West Bengal and is headquartered in Kolkata. The group currently has 8 jute mills that together produce more than 500 tons of jute products daily. The recently set up Jute Mill at Alwar, Rajasthan has an estimated investment of Rs 100 crore.
The Sarda Group was also the first business organization in India to set up professional training facilities for people working in jute mills. To date, Sarda group employs over 50,000 people and is one of West Bengals largest employers. Apart from the field of business, Mr. Sarda had also contributed to the state in various forms of events, sports and public affairs. Sarda also been honoured for his work by many eminent personalities of the state. He is also known for his criminal acts.
Expansion Strategy
The Sarda Group has expanded its business and has been effectively implementing their strategies to form a Pan-India presence in the jute goods manufacturing. The Group has acquired the acquisition JK Jute Mills in Kanpur. This unit has brought the production unit closer to the consumer. The mill produces jute bags in bulk order to sugar mills in Uttar Pradesh. Ghanshyam Sarda has been quite a proponent in initialising refinement of the skills of the factory workers. He stressed that with the development of the skills the industry would meet the demands for eco-friendly products out of natural fibre.
Investments
The Sarda Group acquired a 4% stake in GIC Housing, calling it a long term investment. Ghanshyam Sarda said "The global trend show a great future for the housing finance companies". The investor friendly approach of the new West Bengal government led by Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has acted a stimulant to the companies willing to set up shops and development centres in Bengal.
Social Status
He has done good for the society by contributing to various charities. Recently his daughter got married which was attended by several celebrities and well known businessmen.