Our Story

50+ Years of Building
India's Industrial Future

From a single lighting unit in Mumbai in 1974 to a six-sector industrial conglomerate trusted by Fortune 500 companies worldwide — this is the Konark story.

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Our Purpose

Mission, Vision & Values

The principles and purpose that have guided Konark Group for over five decades.

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Our Mission

To deliver integrated industrial excellence across every vertical we operate in — combining world-class manufacturing, cutting-edge research, and sustainable practices to create lasting value for clients, communities, and stakeholders.

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Our Values

Integrity in every action. Excellence without compromise. Innovation as a constant. Sustainability as a responsibility. Partnership built on trust — these are the values that define every decision at Konark Group.

Our Journey

Five Decades of Growth

From a single manufacturing unit to a multi-vertical industrial conglomerate — key milestones in our journey.

1974 – Founded

Konark Electronics Established

Shri Sajjan Gupta founded Konark Electronics in Mumbai — a small OEM manufacturing unit producing lighting components for major Indian brands. Associated with ISLE (Indian Society of Lighting Engineers).

1985 – Expansion

First OEM Contract with International Brand

Secured landmark OEM manufacturing contract with an international lighting brand — marking the beginning of Konark's global journey and establishing quality benchmarks that endure to this day.

1994 – Diversification

Herbal Extracts Division Launched

Rakesh Gupta joined the business and spearheaded the launch of the Herbal Extracts division — tapping into the growing global demand for natural health products and pharmaceutical-grade botanical ingredients.

2003 – New Vertical

Water Treatment Division Established

Responding to India's growing industrial wastewater challenge, Konark launched its Water & Wastewater Treatment vertical. First major ETP plant commissioned for a pharmaceutical client in Pune.

2008 – R&D Investment

NABL-Accredited Laboratory Established

Inaugurated the Research & Analytical Services division with an NABL-accredited laboratory, offering comprehensive testing and validation services to pharma, food, and environmental sectors.

2013 – Green Future

Bioremediation & Environmental Division

Launched the Environmental & Bioremediation vertical to address industrial pollution challenges. Aditi Gupta leads R&D into innovative biological remediation technologies for contaminated sites.

2018 – Innovation

Future Farming & Hydroponics Launch

Vedant Gupta championed the launch of the Future Farming vertical — Konark's foray into next-generation agriculture through commercial-scale hydroponics and vertical farming technology.

2024 – Milestone

50 Years Celebrated & Global Expansion

Celebrated 50 years of industrial excellence with expansion into Brazil, South Korea, and Poland. Commissioned new manufacturing units, bringing total capacity to 1,35,000+ sq ft across six facilities.

2025 – Today

Six Verticals, 25+ Countries, 2500+ Employees

Konark Group today operates across six business verticals with manufacturing in six locations, serving 500+ Fortune 500 clients across 25+ countries. The legacy continues — stronger than ever.

Visionary Leadership

The Family Behind the Legacy

Konark Group's growth is driven by a family of visionary leaders with decades of expertise, innovation, and commitment.

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Shri Sajjan Gupta
Founder & Chairman Emeritus
Visionary founder who built the Konark legacy from scratch in 1974. Pioneer in Indian lighting manufacturing, associated with ISLE, and a pillar of India's industrial history. His values of quality and integrity continue to guide the group.
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Rakesh Gupta
Chairman & Managing Director
The architect of Konark's transformation from a single-product company to a six-vertical industrial conglomerate. Under his leadership, the group expanded to 25+ countries and grew its Fortune 500 client base manifold.
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Vedant Gupta
Director – Operations
Oversees Herbal Extracts, Water Treatment, and Future Farming divisions. Vedant brings modern operational excellence and technology integration, driving efficiency across all manufacturing units and spearheading the hydroponics initiative.
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Jyoti Gupta
Director – Compliance & Audit
The guardian of Konark's governance framework. Jyoti leads internal audit, regulatory compliance, and risk management — ensuring every vertical meets the highest standards of ethical and legal conduct in all markets.
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Aditi Gupta
Director – Innovation & R&D
Champions Konark's research agenda and technology partnerships. Aditi leads bioremediation R&D, the NABL laboratory, and drives the group's sustainability and innovation roadmap — ensuring Konark remains at the forefront of industrial science.
Manufacturing Infrastructure

Our Facilities

Six state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facilities across Maharashtra, India — totalling over 1,35,000 sq ft.

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Electronics Manufacturing

📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra

SMT assembly lines, wave soldering, automated testing, and quality control for lighting and electronics OEM production.

50,000 sq ftISO 9001
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Herbal Extraction Plant

📍 Nashik, Maharashtra

GMP-certified extraction, spray drying, quality testing, and packaging for pharmaceutical-grade botanical products.

30,000 sq ftWHO-GMP
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Water Treatment Fabrication

📍 Pune, Maharashtra

Design, engineering, and fabrication of ETP, STP, and ZLD systems with on-site testing and quality assurance.

20,000 sq ftISO 14001
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R&D & Analytical Lab

📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra

NABL-accredited testing laboratory with HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-MS instruments and a full stability testing suite.

15,000 sq ftNABL
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Hydroponic Demo Farm

📍 Thane, Maharashtra

Commercial hydroponic and vertical farming facility with IoT climate controls, showcasing crop production technologies.

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Environmental Services Hub

📍 Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

Field operations, mobile lab, and environmental consulting centre for bioremediation and site assessment services.

12,000 sq ftMoEFCC
Accreditations

Certifications & Standards

Our commitment to quality is validated by the world's most recognised certification bodies and regulatory authorities.

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ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management System across all manufacturing verticals

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WHO-GMP

Good Manufacturing Practices for herbal and pharmaceutical products

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NABL Accredited

ISO 17025 accredited testing and calibration laboratory

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ISO 14001:2015

Environmental Management System certification

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BIS Approved

Bureau of Indian Standards approval for electronics manufacturing

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FSSAI Certified

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India certification

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Organic Certified

NPOP & EU organic certification for herbal product range

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Halal Certified

Halal certification for herbal extract export markets

CSR & Sustainability

Responsibility Beyond Business

Konark Group is committed to creating positive impact beyond commercial success — investing in communities, environment, and the next generation.

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Green InitiativesTree plantation, zero-waste manufacturing, solar adoption
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Education SupportScholarships for underprivileged students in STEM
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Healthcare AccessMedical camps and health programs for rural communities
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Women in IndustryPromoting women in manufacturing and STEM careers
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Farmer SupportFree hydroponic training for smallholder farmers
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Waste ReductionISO 14001 certified processes across all facilities

Our 2030 Sustainability Commitments

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100% Renewable EnergyAll manufacturing units powered by solar energy by 2030
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Zero Liquid DischargeZLD across all water-intensive operations by 2027
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Carbon Neutral OperationsNet-zero carbon target for all group operations by 2030
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Zero Waste to LandfillComplete waste elimination from all manufacturing processes

Ready to Partner With Konark Group?

Whether you're looking for OEM manufacturing, herbal extracts, water treatment solutions, or any of our other services — let's start the conversation.