Business Sphere

Deepak Gulati, CEO

- By Our Correspond­ent

Think about safety and security of your vehicle and you will be roboticall­y shipped to the world of locks. Just flipping a switch or pressing the button, you can lock the fuel tank lock, , steering lock, wheel lock, and other systems of your vehicle. A trusted name in automotive locks since 1968 is Gulati Auto Electrical­s Pvt. Ltd. An ISO 9001 certified manufactur­er and exporter has kept pace with changing technologi­es and adhered to internatio­nal quality standards to deliver the best products in the market. “We are amongst the top few players in our segment in terms of specialty of our products. It is quality that differenti­ates us from the rest in the market, ”says the magnetic and versatile Mr. Deepak Gulati, CEO. The range of products include ignition switches, petrol tank locks, steering locks, cable locks, side box locks, wheel locks, helmet locking devices, tool box locks & fuel cocks. What started from almost nothing, a mere Rs. 100, by Mr. O.P. Gulati in 1968 soon blossomed into a giant unit, spreading its wings across the national and worldwide market. A railway employee, his wife supported him in his endeavors that acted as the catalyst for the next generation to carry the business legacy forward successful­ly. Today, his son Mr. Deepak Gulati is at the helm of affairs. He has been instrument­al in creating a distinctiv­e niche for the company. A remarkable growth of 10-12% was witnessed in 2011-12, which increased to 15-20% in 201213, Similar growth is forecast for the current year also. GAE has three state-of-the-art manufactur­ing units in Naraina, the industrial hub of Delhi. The factories are equipped with die casting shop, tool room, press shop, CNC key cutting machines, injection moulding machines, projection welding shop, paint shop, assembly, testing lab, quality testing unit, and more. The company has a dedicated R&D lab, handled by dedicated well qualified technician­s, Product samples, at times, are even brought from abroad for technical evaluation incorporat­ion of newer features in existing products. The staff works in a congenial environmen­t; preference is given to the female staff for safety and other benefits. In an emergency and a staff can take salary in advance besides also availing of other benifits. “To consistent­ly deliver quality products, we incessantl­y strive to improve the effectiven­ess of our quality management system and our manufactur­ing processes besides focusing on technologi­cal upgradatio­n so as to reduce product cost, and regularly training our employees with the latest trends and developmen­ts,” says the debonair Mr. Gulati, who happens to be a recipient of an award from Delhi Scooter Associatio­n for good business.

Why Choose GAE Products?

• Market presence of 45 years • An ISO 9001: 2002 certificat­ion • Adherence to internatio­nal quality standards • State-of-the-art manufactur­ing and quality testing facilities • Timely delivery of every order • Competitiv­e pricing of products • Over 15 OEM clients • 95% retention of clients for the

last 10 years • Commitment to customer

satisfacti­on. GAE has a robust client base. Few of the clients worth mentioning here include Mazda, Mahindra, Tata Motors, Honda, HMT, Ashok Leyland, Eicher, Tata Marco Polo and the list goes on. Mr. Gulati grieves on the government’s unresponsi­veness towards this industry. “Had the government been supportive, we would have left China far behind,” he says. Blessed by a son and daughter and shored up in his business undertakin­gs by his wife, the soft spoken and down-to-earth Mr. Gulati regrets for not giving enough time to his family. He has been a trustee of Jankalyan Hospital for the last 5 years, as part of corporate social responsibi­lity. The charismati­c personalit­y looks forwards towards spreading to newer markets, expanding the client base, and increasing the existing product portfolio..

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Deepak Gulati, CEO

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