They have built industrial empires in an unlikely place: small-town Udaipur. The stories of these self-made entrepreneurs are unique. So are the challenges they face. Udaipur has been known as a good place to raise kids. It turned out to be a good place to grow national businesses. Sales growth, building Infrastructure and managing personnel’s are all frequently discussed topics. In all of this, it is usually assumed that bigger = better.

But is sheer size always good for business?

After all, ever-escalating perks and profits can wipe out the discipline; resourcefulness and work ethic that help small companies grow in the first place. In effect, big businesses that aren’t careful risk becoming victims of their size.

Here are some businesses that started from Udaipur with their small town values and are listed among Big Brands of the Nation:

1. Pyrotech Electronics Pvt. Ltd.

Founded in: 1976

Founded by: C.P.Talesra P.S.Talesra V.P.Rathi N.K.Pandey

Company Profile They are among the global leaders in making Panels and Control Desks. Pyrotech has focused solely on creating and improving a sensitive organization with highest priority on customer’s need and market requirements. They had grabbed ISO 9001 CERTIFICATION Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Award in 1999. The list of their success doesn’t end here. Pyrotech is a hot cake in market.

Office location: Unit IIE-329, Road No. 12, M.I.A., Madri, Udaipur, 313001 Rajasthan, India

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2. Advaiya

Founded by: Manish Godha

Company Profile: Here comes the IT giant of Rajasthan, Advaiya came into name after joining hands with Microsoft the world IT leader. Advaiya provides strategic and production services for many organizations worldwide. They are experts in strategic consulting, digital marketing, technical and marketing content, training and evangelism, software components, and enterprise architecture.

Office location: G14-17, IT Park, MIA Extension Udaipur, India 313002 Phone: 00-91-(294) 305-1100 Fax: 00-91-(294) 249-0646 Email: InfoRed@advaiya.com

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3. Secure Meters Ltd.

Founded in: 1988

Founded by: Sanjay Singhal

Company Profile: Secure Meters is a popular name of Udaipur. Their expertise is spread over the whole energy stream ranging from the generation to its final consumption. Their motive is to build a future that uses energy responsibly. Their seven world class manufacturing facilities in India, UK and Sweden make them one of global leaders in their kind. Products that Secure Meters deal in is Energy Metering Systems and Solutions, Electricity Metering, AMI, Remote Meter Reading (RMR)/ Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) using Ethernet, GSM, GPRS and many more.

Office location: Secure Meters Ltd. Udaipur 313 001 Pratapnagar Indl. Area phone: 0294-2492300-304, fax: 0294-2492310 e-mail: mktg@securetogether.com

http://www.securetogether.com

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4. Lipi Data Systems Ltd.

Founded in: 1986

Founded by: P.P.Singhal

Company Profile: Lipi Data is today one of the bestsellers in Printers, Scanners and other hardware’s though lipi was born at a time when only International Computer Giants like IBM and ICL were present in India. However, adjusting to ever changing business environment and prevailing market situation, it took advantage of the technology license and today is a global leader.

Office location: LIPI DATA SYSTEMS LTD. P.B.No.101, Mewar Industrial Area, Madri, UDAIPUR – 313 001 Phone : 0294 – 2492400 Fax : 0294 – 2492409

http://www.lipidata.com/

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5. Wolkem India Ltd.

Founded in: 1972

Founded by: Arvind Singhal, Salil Singhal

Company Profile: Talking about chemicals, the first name strikes is Wolkem. This Udaipur born company is India’s largest producer of Calcite (GCC) with leading producer of Wet Ground Calcium Carbonate (WGCC).   Wolkem is treated as “one stop shop” for industrial Minerals like Talc, Kaolin, Dolomite, Calcite, WGCC and Wollastonite. Today it has 13 mines and processing plants, across 7 states/provinces of India.

Office location: Noble House, Swaroop Sagar, P.O Box No. 21 Udaipur – Rajasthan, India – 313004. Tel : +91-294-2415111/2/3 Fax : +91-294-2524961 National enquiries: mktg@wolkem.com International enquiries : intlmktg@wolkem.com Website : http:// www.wolkem.com

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6. H R H Group of Hotels

Founded in: 1963

Founded by: Maharana Bhagwat Singh Mewar

Company Profile: HRH Group of Hotels is the only chain of Heritage Palace Hotels & Resorts in India. They have heritage grand palaces, royal retreats and hunting lodges spread all over Rajasthan at key destinations. This particular chain of hotels is with proper culture of Mewar following all the customs to their esteem guests.

Office location: City Palace Complex, Udaipur-313001, Rajasthan (India)

http://www.eternalmewar.in

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7. Tempsens Instruments (I) Pvt. Ltd.

Founded in: 1976

Founded by: C.P.Talesra P.S.Talesra V.P.Rathi N.K.Pandey

Company Profile: Tempsens is a part of Pyrotech Group and was also founded by the same founders. This sector was found for services built to specific customer needs. Tempsens started with their first product as Thermocouples and RTDs. They have focused for the supply of high quality Temperature sensors, related products accessories.

Office location: B-188 A, Road No. 5, MIA, Madri, Udaipur-313 003, (Rajasthan) INDIA Phone : 91-294-3057700 Fax : 91-294-2492447, 3057750 E-mail : info@tempsensindia.com

http://www.tempsensindia.com

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8. AMKETTE Ltd.

Founded in: 1986

Founded by: Rajiv Bapna

Company Profile: The World famous Amkette was also born in Udaipur. World calls it pedigree in manufacturing, innovation and marketing. This company has a highly respected brand name in the IT sector.The latest IT gadgets and World class IT products have become a fashion statement in world today. Amkette makes those fashionable kinds of USB’s, Memory Cards, CD’s, DVD’s and other.

Office location: F-54 Sukher Industrial Park, PO Box- 132 Udaipur – 313001 Tel : +91-294-2440586/ 3209044 Fax : +91-294-3201231

http://www.amkette.com/

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9. P I Industries Ltd.

Founded in: 1947

Founded by: P.P.Singhal

Company Profile: P I Industries; as it got named for its diversified business in 1993 was inclined towards Agri inputs, Fine Chemicals (CRAMS – Contract Research and Manufacturing Services), Polymers and Engineering Services. P.I.Industries derives its strength from its earlier adopted Corporate Philosophy of integrity, honesty, straight-forward and quality dealings.

Office location: Millennium Plaza Tower-A, Sec-27, Gurgaon Haryana, INDIA Tel: +91 – 124 – 4159000 Fax: +91 – 124 – 4081247

www.piindustries.com

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10. Choksi Heraeus Pvt. Ltd.

Founded in: 1952

Founded by: Ravinder Choksi

Company Profile: Choksi Heraeus is often known by the name of choksi’s in Udaipur. In year 1994 when choksi’s went into a very successful Indo-German joint venture with World renowned W.C. Heraeus, they were known globally as Choksi Heraeus. This company serves the needs of Switchgear, Automotive, Telecom Industries and many more.

Office location: M-3, 1st Floor, Hauz Khas Enclave, Aurvindo Marg, New Delhi – 110 016, Phone: +91-11-2653 6201, Fax : +91-11-2653 6203 E-Mail: manishmathuria@choksiheraeus.com

www.choksiheraeus.com