Swarna Aditya Gold Refinery and Resources Limited

Dr Raghavendra Gowda

Chairman and Managing Director

Since the appointment of Dr. Raghavendra Gowda as the CMD in July 2008, the Srii Balaji Group has achieved remarkable milestones. Under his leadership, the company has effectively brought two mines into production. Furthermore, there has been a significant reduction of nearly 50% in both overhead and operating costs, even in the face of a challenging decline in the gold price. Notably, internal funds have been strategically utilized to reduce debt levels by a substantial one-third.

Over this tenure, there has been a noticeable enhancement in overall safety standards, and the company has honed its focus on enhancing sustainable free cash flow and delivering impressive returns on investments.

Harishree Mehta

Group CEO, Founder and JT MD

Harishree, a seasoned Broadcast Journalist, boasts an impressive two-decade track record of remarkable achievements in the realm of Business and Political Journalism within India. She is renowned for spearheading the establishment of Greenfield Ventures, which has played a pivotal role in shaping India's top three national mainstream news channels, including CNBC Mumbai, TIMES NOW Mumbai (inclusive of its Business Desk), and Doordarshan.

Throughout her illustrious career, she has conducted extensive interviews with the most prominent figures in India, ranging from Chairmen and CEOs of leading business enterprises to influential political leaders. Her interviewees include renowned individuals such as Mukesh Ambani, Kumar Mangalam Birla, L N Mittal, and Rakesh Jhunjhunwala.

Under her leadership she has set up the 7500 square feet Manesar factory with State of Art Modern Machinery. She enabled in fresh acquisition of 200 acres mines and got sales contracts from JSW Cement, Priya Cement and other notable contracts.