Leadership
Meet the Visionary Behind Pratham Group
Mr. Raju Agarwal
Director
Founded in 1997 by Mr. R.K. Agarwal, the company rests on a legacy of deep industry expertise and technical mastery. A proud alumnus of IIT Kanpur with a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering (1978), Mr. R. K. Agarwal has spent decades shaping and advancing the chemical manufacturing sector. His vision was clear from the outset — to create a world-class facility dedicated to producing premium chemicals through precise formulations, advanced processes, and rigorous quality control.
With his unparalleled knowledge of materials, processes, and market needs, he has built an enterprise capable of delivering consistent excellence while adapting swiftly to changing industry dynamics. Today, his leadership continues to inspire innovation, drive operational efficiency, and uphold the commitment to quality and customer trust that define the organization’s reputation in global markets
Leadership Team
Mr. Vishal Thakkar
Director
Mr. Vishal is a seasoned professional with strong entrepreneurial journey across multiple sectors including chemical, Electric Vehicle ecosystem, financial services, mining, infrastructure and process industries. Vishal have over two and half decade of experience across business development, finance, project development and organisation building. Over last 25 years, he has been involved in various projects worth USD 2 bn plus across sectors. He has a strong corporate background working for Shell, Essar, GE, Crisil and various organisations, where he has played significant role in corporate finance, business development, marketing and project development.
