The journey began with Binani Industries Limited (BIL), an ambitious organisation that aimed to be a pioneer in all its endeavours and set benchmarks while focusing on sustainable growth. This ensured the progress and transformation of BIL from its humble beginnings to its present day global stature.
The Braj Binani Group traces its beginnings to 1872, when Seth Pragdas Binani, a trader in metal utensils, began an enterprise with his son Seth Mathuradas to import and export metals. This enterprise grew from strength to strength until 1941, which is considered a watershed year in the Group’s history. It was in this year, Seth Govardhandas, Seth Mathuradas' son, made the bold decision to move from trading to manufacturing.
The journey of Binani Metal Works started with a plant at Howrah. Taking on the mantle from his father, Ghanshyam Binani, the son of Seth Govardhandas, founded Binani Zinc.
The Company’s inherent attributes of visioneering and continual improvement helped shift focus towards R&D, thus modernising and expanding its capacity. It was under the dynamic leadership of Mr. Braj Binani as its Chairman that the Company truly began to explore uncharted horizons and scale new heights.
Following the restructuring of the Braj Binani Group, between 1996 and 2004, Binani Industries Limited (BIL) was founded to serve as the holding company for Binani Cement Limited, Binani Zinc Limited, Goa Glass Fibre Limited and BT Composites Limited.
Over its eventful journey, the core values of the Company have remained unchanged. The Braj Binani Group is still driven by the same ambition to succeed and the need for continual improvement that transformed Seth Pragdas Binani’s metal trading house into one of India’s largest business conglomerates. After establishing its footprint firmly in India, China and Dubai, the Braj Binani Group is now envisioning to explore newer global horizons. Setting its sights on emerging markets like South Africa, East Africa and Mauritius, the Group is endeavouring to establish a strong network of Binani Cement presence across the globe. The Braj Binani Group’s focused continual improvement has been recognised with internationally accepted certifications for its various ventures.
Apart from a passionate drive to succeed and an allegiance to continual improvement, the Group holds in high regard values such as - honesty, transparency and efficiency along with constant efforts to provide customer delight. An integration of all strong beliefs and values has strengthened the core business philosophy of the Braj Binani Group, providing a firm foundation to its success.
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Mr. Braj Binani is the Promoter and Chairman of Binani Industries Limited. Mr. Binani who is a Honours Graduate in Commerce is a visionary and is instrumental in the diversification initiative of the Braj Binani Group | |
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Mr. Sunil Sethy was appointed as Additional Director on the Board with effect from 24th October 2008 and as Managing Director for a period of 5 years from 10th November 2008 to 9th November 2013. | |
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Ms. Nidhi Singhania was appointed as Additional Director of the Company by the Board of Directors at their meeting held on 23rd April 2009. She also serves on the Boards of Binani Cement Ltd. and Binani Metals Ltd. | |
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Mr. N. C. Singhal was appointed as an independent director on the Board with effect from 19th January 2008. Mr. N. C. Singhal was the founder CEO, designated as Vice Chairman & MD of erstwhile SCICI Limited | |
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Mr. Jitender Balakrishnan is a B.E.( Mech) from National Institute of Technology and Post Graduate Diploma holder in Industrial Management. | |
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Organizational culture is developed by collective behavior of humans that are part of an organization. I feel that Binani’s work culture is good because of mutual trust, the organizational values, vision of the promoter. I have had the great opportunity to work closely with Top management and various plant locations of Binani and have found the support very encouraging. The Business ethics of our organization is very high which has made me stick with the organization for long. We have a huge female work force who manage their homes as well as office and Binani offers a very good work-life balance.
The work culture in Binani is totally driven to commitment and works towards the betterment and progress of the company as well as individuals associated with it. What I , personally, like most about the work culture here is there are no rigid policies and regular corporate myths to stick to. We can approach our seniors in case of doubts, opinions or suggestions which are welcome and taken into consideration and if they are logical enough, also acted upon which gives the right kind of motivation to the subordinates. In my 2 years of association with this company I can say that it has been a give and take relation. I have gained knowledge and experience and have been provided with challenges which brought out the best in me. Really happy to be working for a company like Binani.
I am proud to be an employee of Binani group. I have been working in this organization since 2008 and have great work/life balance which is very important to any mumbaikar. We at binani have very liberal working environment especially a great place for the honest and hardworking. I also like very much the business ethics of our promoters. The management and seniors gives lot of opportunities to the real performers and I am looking forward to better opportunities in my career.
“I have been working with Binani since March 1999. In Binani I have a friendly working environment. I enjoy working with the company that has continued to grow and expand its reach every year. I also have a great work / life balance which is important to me. I am looking forward to new opportunities in my career path. Promoters and my co-workers are great and show great leadership and teamwork. In Binani there are opportunities, challenges, passion and trust”.
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