Forged from scratch, fortified for future
Beginning from the era when automobile industry in India was in its embryonic stage, the country has witnessed affluent growth in this sector accounting for approximately7% of the GDP in FY15-16.The growing pace of Indian automobile market furthered the establishment of a number of automotive component manufacturers across India. One such prominent name in this sector to have made it big inthe Indian auto businessis Abhi Automotives (P) LTD, a Manesar (Gurgaon) based company. In a short operational span of four years, Abhi Automotives has carved out a distinctive niche in the die-cast automotive component industry. Since its genesis, the company has followed the path of innovation and commitment under the aegis of its directors. Abhi Automotives follows advanced die casting practices. The stateof-the-art factory at Manesar is equipped with cold chamber high pressure horizontal casting machines incorporating latest technology, thereby facilitating production of large quantities of complex, high tolerance aluminum automotive components the economical way. The plant is also well equipped with diverse machines for post-die cutting ancillary operations like milling, grinding, drilling, shot blasting, surface coating, etc. When passion for entrepreneurship in a chosen industry synergizes with tough grit, things are fated to turn to one’s favor. This holds true for the young and energetic Mr. Abhijeet Deswal,whoalso has had brief stints under the Ministry of Heavy Industries as well as in a private sector enterprise, Tata Consultancy Services where he was associated in the capacity of an employee and imbibed the best of corporate culture and work ethics of both public and private sector undertakings. Regardless of the fact thatAbhijeet is a first generation entrepreneur, he has taken the company’s name to laurels in the market with his impeccable leadership techniques. As a successful entrepreneur, he doesn’t rest on a single project that is doing well and is constantly on a lookout for new & challenging projects.Abhijeet has been conferred with young entrepreneur award 2015, which stands a true testimony of his and his team’s hard work and commitment. One of the key differentiators that separate a dynamic organization from others is the level of industry experience and academic base of the employees as well as the directors. Mr. Abhishreshth Deswal,25 (Director), has been engaged with world-class auto giants like AUDI AG,BENTLEY MOTORS and is currently pursuing Industrial PhD in Fuel Injection Technology from Technical University Darmstadt and Univeristy of Erlangan in Germany. Likewise all employees are encouraged to enhance their academic skill set at Abhi Automotives. The company as a matter of defined policy offers interest free loans to employees who wish to enroll for higher education. From the very beginning, ABHI AUTOMOTIVES has strivedtowards achieving 100% customer satisfaction and followed the mantra of ‘profound quality’ in all operations within the organization,and endeavors to achieve and maintain competitive advantage by vendor rationalization and practices of lean manufacturing. The directors understand that their business should build a positive impact not only with the patrons but also with their employees. The company has declared to issue a motivational award to a girl child associated with any employee at ABHI AUTOMOTIVES with a cash prizethat is directly handed over to the girl child.The company has a pollution-free set-up and follows environmental standards and ensures zero discharge of hazardous wastes in the community drains; and is ISO/TS 16949 certified. Abhi Automotives also gives due credence to the principle of maintaining sustainable development of the local community and society at large. “We donate regularly to NGOs involved in taking care of elderly homeless people, orphans and underprivileged children,” adds charismatic Abhishreshth Deswal. The company is a strong believer and follower of the “MAKE IN INDIA” concept and plays key role minimizing the import content in the finished product and transferring cost advantage to all its patrons and to the end customer as well by localization of child parts.It caters to some of the renowned names of the Indian automotive industry. The management is positive about generating a satisfactory turnover in the coming fiscals and is geared up to diversify into other industry in the years ahead.