Group Profile
Our group founder late Shri CM Kothari, in the year 1919, laid the foundation for a conglomerate of diverse businesses under the Kothari Group. This amalgamation of companies in multiple independent businesses grew under the leadership of his son late Shri HC Kothari bringing a focus towards agricultural commodity manufacturing. His son Late Shri BH Kothari brought India’s first mutual fund into existence along with other business in the financial space. Following strategic exits and consolidations under his leadership HC Kothari group was formed with 3 major businesses of focus: First, a fully integrated sugar processing facilities along with alcohol and power generation providing a cushion from the cyclical commodity pricing, enabling us to become a market leader in our segment. Second, a petrochemical – polyisobutylene plant who’s capacity has been expanded multiple times giving it a major foothold on the domestic market aimed towards global expansion. Third is a consumer focused safe deposit business with strong regional presence and strong customer loyalty.
This family governed but professionally managed group is now led by his son Mr. Arjun B. Kothari, who is committed to the expansion of the businesses and diversification into unique spaces that matches the HC Kothari Group profile of companies in strong leadership position in their respective business verticals, committed to long term growth and a customer focus mindset.
Company Starting.
Even before India tasted the nectar of independence, one man had already set out to chase his dreams, to script one of the biggest success stories of the century. Late Shri CM Kothari, in the year 1919, laid the foundation for the emergence of a multifaceted conglomerate with diverse business interest – The Kothari Group
Explore Newer Business
After him, his son late Shri HC Kothari took up the task of accomplishing his father’s dream and from then the wheel of progress never stopped. With shri HC Kothari at the helm, the Group flourished with numerous path-breaking initiatives, His legendary presence, even today, motivates the Group to explore newer business possibilities that add value to life.
Group a Powerful Entity
After Shri H C Kothari, the group was lead by his son Late Shri. B H Kothari who made the group a powerful entity with specialized interests in Sugar, Power, Alcohol, Petrochemicals, Safe Deposit and lockers, Green Energy, Engineering and Agro farming.
Making it a Global Company
The group is now led by his son Mr. Arjun B. Kothari, who is a young, energetic and dynamic personality. His vision is to work on diversified business and to expand its horizon making it a global company.