This organization is set up in 1992 by Bharat J. Mehta, Chemical Engineer from University Institute of Chemical Technology, (formerly UDCT), University of Mumbai, followed by M.B.A. from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, with an outstanding record althroughout.
Prior to consultancy, Mr. Mehta had rich experience for over two decades in renowned organizations and diverse industries, such as Chemicals, Electricals, Engineering, Electronics, Textiles and others, as Chief of Operations or Project. By virtue, of his experience, he has specialized in the field of Strategic Planning, Diversifications, Corporate Restructuring, Organization Development, MIS and IT systems, ISO 9001: 2000 Quality Management Systems (QMS), Contracts Negotiations for Industrial Markets and Projects, Foreign Collaborations, Industrial Marketing Strategy and other management areas, which have been focus of our consultancy services.
Mr. Mehta worked as Chief Executive and Advisor (Projects) with The Arvind Mills Ltd. (Lalbhai Group) at Ahmedabad, during 1985-91.
Mr. Mehta taught Industrial Marketing at M.B.A. Programme of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, as a Visiting Professor during 1985-1994.
Mr. Mehta has been Certified Management Consultant (CMC), awarded by The Institute of Management Consultants of India (IMCI), founder member of ICMCI, globally recognised among forty countries in the world. As active member of IMCI, he served IMCI as Chairman, Ahmedabad Chapter, Regional Representative - West (National) and Honorary Treasurer (National) in the past.
EDUCATIONAL RECORD
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1968-1970
M.B.A. from Indian Institute of Management,
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1964-1968
B.Chem.Eng. from University Institute of
Chemical Technology,
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Upto-1964 High School/Under-Graduate College
Outstanding Record with Leading Ranks in the State. Won two First prizes at
S.S.C., National Scholarships, Xavier Merit Scholarships, and other prizes.
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
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Certified Management Consultant
from
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IRCA QMS Lead Auditor
and IATCA QMS Senior Auditor for ISO 9000: 2000 Series certified by
International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA), Governing Board of the
Institute of Quality Assurance (IQA) and International Auditor and Training
Certification Association (IATCA).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1992-onwards: Director, VIJAYANT
CONSULTANTS, Management and Project
Consultants, (Own Proprietorship Firm) with a record of distinguished
assignments for renowned industries. For example,
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Total Project Consultancy from Concept to
Commissioning for Wind Farm Development. Set up 6.2 MW Wind Farm for a
large Industrial Group. Was associated with other 40 MW capacity Wind
Farms under implementation and/ or proposed.
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Detailed study report on ‘Captive and
Group-Captive Wind Power Projects’ for a Wind Farm Developer, desirous of
entering into wind energy sector. The assignment involved in-depth study and
working of (a) policies and rules of central and state Governments/ Ministries
and renewable energy development agencies; (b) Electrical energy sector as a
whole; (c) Entry barriers for wind energy developers and consumers; (d)
Techno-economic feasibility from Investor’s perspective ; and (e) Strategy
formulation and action plan for the developer (client).
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Comparative evaluation of captive power plants
(including co-gen) based on fossil fuels, wind and solar energy. Implementation
of gas-based captive power plant.
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Detailed Market Surveys and Techno-Economic
Feasibility Studies for (a) Wind Energy Projects and Integrated Wind
Farms; (b) Power Transformers; (c) Industrial Gears; (d) Chemical Plant
Equipment; (e) Ferrous Castings; (f) Natural Gas Distribution; (g) Intra-Ocular
Lenses; (h) Reactive and Other Dyes and Intermediates; (i) Benzoic Acid and
Derivatives; (j) Absolute Alcohol; (k) CMC Pure Grades; (l) Kraft Paper and
Writing and Printing Paper; and (m) Food Processing Industry, just to name a
few.
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Identification of Core Sector Projects for a
large industrial group; Identification of medium size projects for Chemical and
Engineering industries.
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Design and Tender Preparation for Natural Gas
Distribution Pipe-line from well-head to consumption point including gas
metering and distribution station.
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Selection of Technology and Plant & Machinery
for (a) continuous alcohol plant, (b) acetic anhydride plant, just to name a
few.
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Water Systems Consultancy comprising of raw
water treatment, effluent treatment, water recycling and zero-discharge systems
for total water management.
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Strategic Planning Information System for a
large industrial house; Overall Management Information System for a
multi-location company, belonging to a large industrial group. Corporate MIS for
Top Management for another diversified multi-location group.
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ISO 9001: 2000 Quality Management System
consultancy for diverse industries (e.g. Decorative Laminates, Ceramic Products,
Chemicals, Pesticides, Automotive Parts, Software Development, Infrastructure
and others.)
1985-1991 Chief Executive, Lalbhai
Group Company and Advisor (Projects), The Arvind Mills Ltd.,
Responsible for diversification
proposals, technology tie-ups, feasibility studies and related activities,
primarily for non-textile projects:
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Important Projects covered : [a] Video
tapes and Cassettes; [b] Artificial Leather; [c] ABS
Plastics; [d] MDF Boards; and others.
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Had successfully tied up foreign collaboration
for technology with JVC,
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Extensively travelled
1979-1985 General Manager, Gujchem
Distillers India Ltd., Bilimora/ Ankleshwar, India
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Profit Centre Head for the company engaged in
the manufacture, marketing and export of Industrial Chemicals, with strong
in-house R&D base.
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Company was pioneer and market leader in
several products.
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Responsible for Marketing, Commercial, Finance
and Administration functions of the Company as a whole, and Manufacturing
Operations of Bilimora Unit.
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Specific Achievements: Captured total market
for select product-market segments in a highly competitive industry.
1972-1979 Executive Manager,
Voltamp Transformers Ltd., Vadodara, India
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Company was a leading manufacturer of Power and
Distribution Transformers. Was responsible for total general management
functions and performance of the company.
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Responsible for turn-around of the company when
caught in 1973 middle-east oil crisis and firmly established the marketing base
for further growth, in competition with multinationals in a capital goods
industry.
1970-1972 Project Officer,
Grindwell Norton Ltd.,
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Worked on a green-field project for abrasive
grains, starting from scratch, covering licensing, MRTP clearances, location and
mineral-resource surveys, and feasibility study for a multinational, world’s
largest in abrasives industry.
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Responsible for Management Staff Functions for
another pioneering abrasive grains project under implementation.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
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1997-onwards Member, Institute of Management
Consultants of
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2008-09 and 2004-05 Regional Representative,
West, IMCI (National); 2002-04 Chairman, IMCI, Ahmedabad Chapter; 2001-02 Hon.
Treasurer, IMCI (National), Mumbai.
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1985-1994 Visiting Professor, Marketing, Indian
Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
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2005 Visiting professor, Production and
Operations Management, Indian Institute of Planning and Management, Ahmedabad.
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1999-onwards Member, Confederation of Indian
Industries,
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1997-2002 Member, Indo-American Chamber of
Commerce, Mumbai.
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2000 Member, The Indian Council of Arbitration,
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1991-onwards Life Member, UICT* Alumni
Association, Mumbai. Past Chairman, Ahmedabad Chapter. (*formerly UDCT)
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1985-onwards, Life Member, Indian Institute of
Chemical Engineers,
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1985-onwards Life Member, Ahmedabad Management
Association, Ahmedabad.
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1985-2000 Member, Association of Chemical
Technologists (
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1972-1979 on Mg. Committee / Treasurer,
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1973-1976 Panel Member, Price Variation Clauses
Sub committee, Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers’ Association,
Mumbai.
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1970-onwards Patron, Technological Association,
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2002-onwards Member, Indian Wind Energy
Association,