History & Infrastructure

History & Infrastructure

History

Established in 1979 by Shri Otmalji Goraji in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, Goldmedal Electricals first started as a retailer of leading electrical brands in the country. Following the demise of Shri Otmalji Goraji, his son, and the current Chairman, Shri Jugraj Jain took on the mantle of running the business. Later on, his younger brother, Shri Praveen Jain joined the business. In 1981, the company ventured into the marketing of wires and cables under the Goldmedal brand. The company set up its first factory in Goregaon, Mumbai, to manufacture urea switches. In 2001, the company started manufacturing polycarbonate switches and launched its first series of switches called G-Magic. Following the success of this series, Goldmedal established a factory for manufacturing of wires and cables in Bhiwadi, near Delhi in 2005 followed

by a manufacturing unit in Vasai, Maharashtra for the production of modular switches and accessories in 2006. The company set up its tool room facility in 2010 and a year later, launched the Curve range of modular switches. In the following years, Goldmedal ventured into various product categories and expanded the business to include LEDs, PVC pipes, doorbells, accessories like night lamps and spike guards, MCBs, DBs, home automation products etc. In August 2019, Goldmedal announced its plans to set up another manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, Telangana. The business turnover of the company in 2018-19 was INR 1,400 crore with a projected CAGR of more than 40 per cent year on year.

Established in 1979 by Shri Otmalji Goraji in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, Goldmedal Electricals first started as a retailer of leading electrical brands in the country. Following the demise of Shri Otmalji Goraji, his son, and the current Chairman, Shri Jugraj Jain took on the mantle of running the business. Later on, his younger brother, Shri Praveen Jain joined the business. In 1981, the company ventured into the marketing of wires and cables under the Goldmedal brand. The company set up its first factory in Goregaon, Mumbai, to manufacture urea switches. In 2001, the company started manufacturing polycarbonate switches and launched its first series of switches called G-Magic. Following the success of this series, Goldmedal established a factory for manufacturing of wires and cables in Bhiwadi, near Delhi in 2005 followed by a manufacturing unit in Vasai, Maharashtra for the production of modular switches and accessories in 2006. The company set up its tool room facility in 2010 and a year later, launched the Curve range of modular switches. In the following years, Goldmedal ventured into various product categories and expanded the business to include LEDs, PVC pipes, doorbells, accessories like night lamps and spike guards, MCBs, DBs, home automation products etc. In August 2019, Goldmedal announced its plans to set up another manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, Telangana. The business turnover of the company in 2018-19 was INR 1,400 crore with a projected CAGR of more than 40 per cent year on year.

WHERE IT ALL STARTED, VIJAYAWADA
SHRI OTMALJI GORAJI

Operations & Infrastructure

The company has its headquarters and in-house product design facility in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Our pan-Indian operations are managed through 29 offices across the different states of the country. The company manufactures its products across different manufacturing units in India in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Telangana. All units are equipped with the latest, state-of-the-art machinery, testing, and quality assurance facilities.

The company has also invested in its own design, tooling, and testing departments. With our R&D efforts, the products we’ve designed are unique and trendsetting in the electrical market. We believe that the strength of our efforts will ultimately help people live with more comfort and safety.

The company has invested heavily in converting a majority of its key offline activities to online processes with the help of an in-house software team. Our digital ventures include specific mobile apps for the Sales team, Dealers, and Retailers which allow them to view every aspect of their performance as well as their payments and dues digitally. These app provide all the information required – right from viewing the company’s product portfolio to ordering to making payments to receiving incentives, etc. All Goldmedal offices are connected through an ERP system that, again, has been developed by our in-house team. Goldmedal communicates with its customers through its website, blog, and social media pages.

The company has its headquarters and in-house product design facility in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Our pan-Indian operations are managed through 29 offices across the different states of the country. The company manufactures its products across different manufacturing units in India in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Telangana. All units are equipped with the latest, state-of-the-art machinery, testing, and quality assurance facilities.

The company has also invested in its own design, tooling, and testing departments. With our R&D efforts, the products we’ve designed are unique and trendsetting in the electrical market. We believe that the strength of our efforts will ultimately help people live with more comfort and safety.

The company has invested heavily in converting a majority of its key offline activities to online processes with the help of an in-house software team. Our digital ventures include specific mobile apps for the Sales team, Dealers, and Retailers which allow them to view every aspect of their performance as well as their payments and dues digitally. These app provide all the information required – right from viewing the company’s product portfolio to ordering to making payments to receiving incentives, etc. All Goldmedal offices are connected through an ERP system that, again, has been developed by our in-house team. Goldmedal communicates with its customers through its website, blog, and social media pages.

Jugraj Jain, Chairman
Praveen Jain, Director
Goldmedal
Factory