THE STEEL MAGNATE
Mr. Raghav Saraogi, the Director of Alaknanda Group of Industries is an expert in the steel sector. With a wealth of experience, he has contributed to noteworthy advancements and catapulted the organisation into limelight as a prominent steel manufacturing and construction company in Kolkata
“MR. SARAOGI IS UNCOMPROMISING WHEN IT COMES TO THE COMPANY’S PRODUCT QUALITY”
Mr. Raghav Saraogi completed B.Com from Saint Xavier’s College in Kolkata. Eventually, he pursued a certificate program in business basics from Harvard Business School and the CFA program in banking, corporate finance, and securities law from the CFA Institute. To improve his abilities, Mr. Saraogi attended the University of Melbourne to get a master’s degree in construction management. In January 2015, Mr. Saraogi began working as an intern in the finance department at Alaknanda Sponge Iron Limited, India. Afterwards, he was employed as a treasurer by the Built Industry Group in Melbourne. Later, he went on to become a tutor and a teaching assistant at the University of Melbourne. In 2016, he moved up the professional ladder and joined Jindal Steels as a partner. He started as a Director with Alaknanda Industries Private Limited in 2020. He holds several prestigious positions, including the Director at Alaknanda Finance Private Limited, Founding Partner of Alaknanda Steels, and Director at Alaknanda Balmukund Ispat Private Limited. He has a great deal of experience in dealing with market volatility and staying on top of steel consumption trends. The Alaknanda Group of Industries consists of three steel production plants. It is engaged in the production of crude steel and finished steel products. Apart from steel production, the company shifted its activities to the construction of residential, commercial, and government projects.
EMBRACING A CLIENT-FOCUSED METHODOLOGY
Mr. Saraogi is uncompromising when it comes to the company’s product quality. The products are sold through distributor channels and networks, ensuring that all stakeholders benefit from the enterprise. Under his leadership, the business has earned a reputation for its commitment to the cause. His team has never missed a deadline in the last fifteen years. The company strives to deliver on time, every time. Mr. Saraogi’s diligence helped the business become one of the prominent steel brands in eastern India with the quickest growth rate. Before COVID, they also purchased a new plant in Bihar, a relatively new endeavour for his group. His knowledge and proficiency enabled the business to take over the Bihar market quickly. His organisation consistently delivers cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and dependability.
GUARANTEEING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Mr. Saraogi values nature and emphasises environmental sustainability. He incorporates environment-friendly measures in his business plans. The company has a low-carbon policy that it has been adhering to for the last five years. Since power is one of the sector’s primary needs, the team focuses on energy efficiency. The company has established a recycling method and uses the waste gases from sponge iron to generate power. The firm also has waste management practices and is committed to a sustainable future.
ROADMAP TOWARDS A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE
All of Mr. Saraogi’s future objectives are focused on development on the personal and professional fronts. He is dedicated to developing his career by accepting demanding positions that enable him to polish his skills in the construction sector. Under his guidance, the company is expanding into many new regions. The group is about to start a financial company. Since consumers have embraced the brand over time, his short-term objective is to grow and monetise it as quickly as possible.
