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'''Ghanshyam Sarda''' (born August 1959 in [[Calcutta]], [[India]]) is a Calcutta-based [[Businessperson|businessman]] and owner of INR 6,000 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.
'''Ghanshyam Sarda''' (born August 1959 in [[Calcutta]], [[India]]) is a Calcutta-based [[Businessperson|businessman]] and owner of Sarda Group of Industries, which operates mainly in the [[jute]] and [[information technology]] industries and also runs a charitable trust known as Chandakala Devi Trust.


==Businesses==
==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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-corporate/sarda-group-plans-training-centre-for-jute-products/article1612344.ece |title= Sarda Group plans training centre for jute products |publisher= Business Line print edition}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-corporate/sarda-group-plans-training-centre-for-jute-products/article1612344.ece |title= Sarda Group plans training centre for jute products |publisher= Business Line print edition}}</ref>


The Sarda Group was also the first business organization in India to set up professional training facilities for people working in [[jute mill]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-corporate/sarda-group-plans-training-centre-for-jute-products/article1612344.ece |title= Sarda Group plans training centre for jute products |publisher= Business Line print edition}}</ref> 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.<ref>http://www.ghanshyamsarda.net/ghanshyam-sarda-jute-industry-is-ready-to-receive-a-major-boost</ref>
The Sarda Group was also the first business organization in India to set up professional training facilities for people working in [[jute mill]]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-corporate/sarda-group-plans-training-centre-for-jute-products/article1612344.ece |title= Sarda Group plans training centre for jute products |publisher= Business Line print edition}}</ref> To date, Sarda group employs over 50,000 people and is one of West Bengals largest employers. Sarda has also been honoured for his work by many eminent personalities of the state.<ref>http://www.ghanshyamsarda.net/ghanshyam-sarda-jute-industry-is-ready-to-receive-a-major-boost</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080212/jsp/business/story_8891975.jsp |title= Sarda group charts expansion strategy}}</ref> Recently, Sarda Group of Industries had started a venture to help Jute labourers to take care of their own health for their benefit<ref>https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/srk-aamir-farhan-at-wedding-of-jute-barons-daughter-823455.html</ref><ref>http://indiatoday.intoday.in/gallery/stars-at-prerna-ghanshyam-sarda-wedding/1/6458.html</ref>
 
==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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080212/jsp/business/story_8891975.jsp |title= Sarda group charts expansion strategy}}</ref> Recently, Sarda Group of Industries had started a venture to help Jute labourers to take care of their own health for their benefit.
 
Following the acquisition of the Kanpur mill, which has a capacity of 120 tonnes per day (TPD), the Rs 6,000-crore Sarda group’s jute goods manufacturing capacity now stands at 560 tonnes per day. Apart from seven jute mills in Bengal, the group has set up plants in Bihar, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh. The group is setting up a mill in Rajasthan and is also planning a unit in Tamil Nadu.
<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2lVi61SiTM |title= Jute Labour Health Awareness}}</ref>
 
==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 well for the society by contributing to various charities. His elder daughter was married in 2012 in Mumbai and was attended by several celebrities and well-known businessman. His younger daughter got married in Kolkata in 2017, it was also attended by several high profile celebrities .<ref>https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/srk-aamir-farhan-at-wedding-of-jute-barons-daughter-823455.html</ref>
<ref>http://indiatoday.intoday.in/gallery/stars-at-prerna-ghanshyam-sarda-wedding/1/6458.html</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 18:43, 22 November 2021


Respected Ghanshyam Sarda
Ghanshyam Sarda receiving award from Honorable Prime Minister India
Ghanshyam Sarda with chief minister of West Bengal
Ghanshyam Sarda with Mamata Banerjee, Hon'ble Chief Minister of West Bengal and other dignitaries.

Ghanshyam Sarda (born August 1959 in Calcutta, India) is a Calcutta-based businessman and owner of Sarda Group of Industries, which operates mainly in the jute and information technology industries and also runs a charitable trust known as Chandakala Devi Trust.

Businesses[edit]

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.[1]

The Sarda Group was also the first business organization in India to set up professional training facilities for people working in jute mills.[2] To date, Sarda group employs over 50,000 people and is one of West Bengals largest employers. Sarda has also been honoured for his work by many eminent personalities of the state.[3][4] Recently, Sarda Group of Industries had started a venture to help Jute labourers to take care of their own health for their benefit[5][6]

References[edit]

  1. "Sarda Group plans training centre for jute products". Business Line print edition.
  2. "Sarda Group plans training centre for jute products". Business Line print edition.
  3. http://www.ghanshyamsarda.net/ghanshyam-sarda-jute-industry-is-ready-to-receive-a-major-boost
  4. "Sarda group charts expansion strategy".
  5. https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/srk-aamir-farhan-at-wedding-of-jute-barons-daughter-823455.html
  6. http://indiatoday.intoday.in/gallery/stars-at-prerna-ghanshyam-sarda-wedding/1/6458.html

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