Category: Press Release

New Delhi [India], October 2: From learning directly from traditional weavers and artisans across India to translating those experiences into contemporary fashion, M3M Foundation’s Threads of India – Bharat Ka Taana Baana brought together craft, culture, sustainability and women’s empowerment at an exclusive ‘Evening of Patronage & Purpose’ at Roseate House, New Delhi. At the […]

Powered by ‘Khud se Jeetne ka DUM’, Sonalika’s record sales mark a major leap in scale, speed and execution driven by its Dumdaar tractors. New Delhi [India], October 1: India’s No. 1 tractor export brand Sonalika Tractors raised its own performance benchmark in the magnificent 30th anniversary year as it has crossed 1 lakh YTD […]

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 2: Some entrepreneurial journeys begin with a new idea, while others grow from a foundation built by the previous generation. For Nitesh Agarwal, Director of M R STEEL (INDIA) Pvt Ltd, leadership has meant carrying forward a family business while continuously exploring how it can evolve with changing industrial requirements. The story of M R STEEL began in 1987, when Nitesh Agarwal’s father, Mr. Meghraj Agarwal, started the business with an initial loan of ₹50,000 received from a relative. What began as a modest enterprise was gradually developed through persistence, customer relationships, disciplined business practices and a strong focus on service. Nearly four decades later, the organisation has grown into a business generating more than ₹100 crore in annual revenue. Nitesh Agarwal became actively associated with the family business in 2011. His journey within the organisation has involved understanding the steel trade, customers, materials and the changing requirements of industrial businesses. Rather than viewing his role simply as taking over an established enterprise, he has focused on understanding the foundation created by the first generation while identifying opportunities to develop the business further. Under this approach, M R STEEL has expanded beyond conventional steel distribution and developed capabilities around specialised grades, ready stock and value-added processing. The company serves customers across industries including automotive, heavy engineering, mining, infrastructure, fabrication, OEM manufacturing, mould and die applications, tool rooms and general engineering. Its product portfolio includes grades such as C45, EN8, EN19, 4140, 20MnCr5, P20, 1.2311, 1.2379, D2, 40CrMnMo7, IS 2062 E250 and E350, along with specialised wear-resistant steel such as Rockhard 400. The company has also strengthened its processing capabilities through services including six-side cutting, edge smoothing and cut-to-size solutions. For Agarwal, this evolution reflects a broader understanding of growth. “Growth is not only about supplying more steel. It is about creating greater value for every customer,” he believes. Today, M R STEEL serves more than 500 customers and has developed a presence across markets including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat. The company’s progress has been shaped not only by increasing scale but also by its efforts to offer customers specialised materials and processing solutions suited to their individual requirements. The next phase of the organisation is focused on ambitious expansion. M R STEEL aims to increase its annual revenue from its current ₹100+ crore level to ₹500+ crore within the next three years. As part of this vision, the company is establishing a new advanced machinery. The proposed facility is intended to strengthen production capacity, processing efficiency and quality while enabling the organisation to address increasingly specialised industrial requirements. For Agarwal, the objective is not simply to increase the quantity of steel supplied. The larger ambition is to develop M R STEEL into a more advanced, processing-led and customer-focused organisation capable of creating greater value across the industrial supply chain. His interests also extend beyond the traditional steel industry. Agarwal has developed an interest in entrepreneurship, startups and Artificial Intelligence, and continues to learn about how emerging technologies can influence business decision-making and create new opportunities. His perspective reflects an attempt to bring together the experience of a traditional industrial business with the possibilities emerging from new technologies. Alongside business development, social responsibility remains an important part of the organisation’s values. M R STEEL and the Agarwal family regularly engage in activities focused on compassion and community responsibility. Daily efforts include feeding and caring for cows, dogs, pigeons, ants and other animals. On every Amavasya, the organisation also arranges a meal service for approximately 200 people, providing food to those in need. These initiatives represent the belief that business growth should go hand in hand with social responsibility and giving back to society. For Agarwal, entrepreneurship is therefore not limited to financial performance; it also carries a responsibility towards the wider community. The journey from a ₹50,000 beginning in 1987 to an organisation with more than ₹100 crore in annual […]

Thumbe (Karnataka) [India], October 1: Meher Gold & Diamonds officially opened its doors in Thumbe, Mangalore, on September 27, 2026, marking the beginning of a new jewellery destination for customers looking for gold and diamond jewellery for weddings, celebrations, gifting and special occasions. The grand opening began at 4:00 PM and brought together distinguished guests, […]