Dr. Faruk G Patel
| Dr. Faruk G Patel | |
|---|---|
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| Born | Bharuch, Gujarat, India |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Surat Municipal Corporation School Bhulka Bhavan School |
| 💼 Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Title | Founder & MD, KP Group of Companies |
| 🌐 Website | farukpatel |
Faruk G Patel is an Indian entrepreneur who is the chairman and managing director of the KP Group of Companies.[1][2][3] This group operates within the telecommunications and renewable power sectors, and its headquarters is situated in Gujarat.[4][5]
Early life and education
Faruk was born in Saladara Village, Bharuch, on March 24, 1972, to Gulam Patel and Rashidaben, his parents, and hailed from a lower-middle-class background. His father was employed as a bus conductor with the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC).[6] In his formative years, Faruk began his education at the Surat Municipal Corporation School located in Kanbiwad Bhandari Mohalla.[7] Later, based on the recommendation of his teacher, Shantaben, he transferred to VD Desai Vadiwala School, also known as Bhulka Bhavan School.[8]
Career
After finishing his studies, Patel moved to Mumbai to help his family financially. He worked as an optician to earn extra money and also learned about the import-export business. Eventually, he got into business with Hafiz Brothers.[8] In 1990, he joined the Manmade Textile Research Association.[9]
In 1991, Patel went to England and worked in a pizza store to support his family financially. After spending two years abroad, he returned to Surat in 1993 and started a carting business. In 1994, he founded the KP Group with an initial capital of Rs 1 lakh. In 2001, he entered the telecommunications industry by establishing KP Buildcon Pvt. Ltd., which later became KP Green Engineering Limited[10] and was listed on the BSE in March 2024.[11][12] The company operates in over 16 states in India and focuses on building mobile towers.[9] He also acquired a factory in the Vadodara district to fabricate mobile towers.[13]
In 2008, Patel expanded into the renewable energy sector by creating KPI Global Infrastructure Ltd (KPIGIL), now known as KPI Green Energy Limited[14] and listed on NSE and BSE.[15][16] Initially, he acquired 220 acres of land in Sudi, Bharuch, to develop a Solar Park.[1][17]
In 2010, KP Group formed KP Energy Limited., which is the wind energy branch of KP Group and is listed on BSE.[8][18] Patel's son Affan is a director at KP Energy, while his second son Hassan manages human resources at the KP Group. His son-in-law Moinul leads KP Green Engineering.[13]
Recognition
- 2023: Conferred Honorary Doctorate Degree by American East Cost University, New York, USA.[19][20][21]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Faruk Patel: The Man Who Founded Rs 2000 Crore Business Empire From Scratch". www.india.com.
- ↑ "There's no alternative to renewable energy, says KPI Green Chairman Faruk Patel in An Exclusive Chat with Moneycontrol". Moneycontrol. 2023-06-09.
- ↑ "KP Group Chairman Dr. Faruk G. Patel Inspires IIM Ahmedabad Students with Insights on Renewable Energy". Urja Daily. 2024-09-06.
- ↑ "Faruk G Patel, Chairman and Managing Director of KP Group". The CEO Magazine.
- ↑ Bharatvarsh, TV9 (8 April 2024). "16 साल पहले बनाया सोलर पार्क, केपी ग्रुप के CMD डॉ. फारुक पटेल ने कैसे खड़ी की 160 बिलियन की कंपनी". TV9 Bharatvarsh (in हिन्दी).
- ↑ "Success Beyond Profits: Why business leaders should adopt a value-driven approach and prioritize humanity". The Economic Times. 2024-09-16. ISSN 0013-0389.
- ↑ "Dr. Faruk Patel inspires students at IIT Bombay's SUSTAIN 5.0". www.aajtakcampus.in. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "Who Is Dr Faruk Gulam Patel? A Bus Conductors Son Who Once Worked In London Café, Today Owns Rs 2,500 Crore Business Empire". Zee News.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Gupta, Chandrashekhar (2023-07-11). "कभी होटल में मारते थे पोछा, मेहनत से बदला मुकद्दर, 1 लाख से शुरू किया कारोबार, आज 2000 करोड़ की कंपनी के मालिक". News18 (in हिन्दी).
- ↑ "Dr. Faruk Patel, Chairman & Director, KP Green Engineering Limited | India Infoline". www.indiainfoline.com.
- ↑ "KPI Green to raise Rs 300 crore via QIP for a project in Gujarat". cnbctv18.com. 2023-10-10.
- ↑ Thomas, Melvyn (March 22, 2024). "Gujarat: KP Green Engineering Limited Makes Historic BSE Listing Debut In Surat". Free Press Journal.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Shekhar, Divya J. "KP Energy Wants A Slice Of India's Ambitious Renewables Energy Pie". Forbes India.
- ↑ "KPI Green Energy down on board nod to acquiring power company". Moneycontrol. 2023-10-12.
- ↑ Ksheerasagar, A. (2023-11-03). "KPI Green Energy shares rise 7% after company signs 500 MW solar park deal with Uttarakhand government". mint.
- ↑ "Faruk Patel Talks About KPI Green Energy's Orderbook Outlook". www.cnbctv18.com.
- ↑ "KPI Global Infrastructure adds new capacity of 2.2 MW at solar power plant at Bharuch". Construction Week Online. 25 June 2020.
- ↑ Mishra, Arushi (2023-10-12). "KP Energy secures wind-solar hybrid project, shares rise". BusinessLine.
- ↑ "From Struggle to Success: KP Group founder Dr. Faruk G. Patel's Inspiring Journey of Triumph". www.sovrenn.com. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ↑ "Who Is Dr Faruk Gulam Patel? A Bus Conductors Son Who Once Worked In London Café, Today Owns Rs 2,500 Crore Business Empire". Zee News. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ↑ "Who Is Dr Faruk Gulam Patel? A Bus Conductor's Son Who Once Worked In London Café, Today Owns Rs 2,500 Crore Business Empire | Mpositive.in". 2023-09-09. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
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