OUR JOURNEY

Rashtriya vikas Ltd.

established in the pre-independence era of 1947 introduced its carbon products manufacturing unit as UNIKA in the year 1967 which makes us the second oldest carbon manufacturing unit in India, now serving its customers for over five decades. And during this time, a young business graduate named Surendra Kumar joined the workforce as production manager.

In the year 1993, RVL launched 'Neotech Carbon' under the leadership of Mr. Surendra Kumar in Gwalior, especially to cater to the indigenization requirements of the defence sector and has successfully developed aviation grade carbon brushes in partnership with the National Physical Laboratory and HAL.

Meet the Technocrat

Mr. Surendra Kumar Gupta

Mr. Surendra Kumar began his career in the carbon industry as a production manager and has since dedicated over 50 years to advancing carbon technology across various domains. With hands-on experience in every aspect of the business, from sourcing raw materials to closing sales, he has earned a prominent reputation in the industry.

In 1993, Mr. Kumar founded Neotech Carbon to address the Indian Air Force's challenges in sourcing carbon brushes for Russian fighter aircrafts. By 2024, Neotech Carbon had not only secured CEMILAC approvals for its base materials but also successfully indigenized over 130 types of carbon brushes.

Simultaneously, Mr. Kumar climbed the corporate ladder at his previous company, ultimately acquiring Rashtriya Vikas Ltd. in 2003. The company ran successfully in Varanasi until 2023, when production was moved to Gwalior for greater efficiency. Today, the company is now run by his son Mr. Aachman Gupta under his guidance and blessings.

Our Journey So Far

1947

RASHTRIYA VIKAS LTD IS FOUNDED

In the pre independence era of the nation, Rashtriya vikas ltd was formed to serve nation in many ways catering to many industries.

1967

Carbon division UNIKA was formed

carbon unit was formed in Varanasi making us arguably the second company to do so in organised market.

Mr. Aachman Gupta

Mr. Aachman Kumar Gupta is a young man who started working with his father, Mr. Sundera Kumar ji, at the age of 21 and has now been working with him for over 18 years. Being taught business like in a baniya family, he learnt every aspect of it and now looks after the marketing and operations of it. Meanwhile, he still earned an MBA degree from Delhi to formalize it.

Apart from business, he enjoys the journey of his spiritual path with Gardening, books, and Satsangs. Helping him maintain a balance in work and extends the meaning of business apart from profits.

Meet the team

We boast of a team with employees working for even 40 years with us as a family. The employees which were employed at the inception of the company are still with us and are responsible for all the good work we have been able to do over the years. Not only that we have not change the suppliers since the very beginning and are very particular about sourcing of materials.
We have also invested heavily on Laboratory as per the need of R&D for the Indian Air force and HALs. We now also have multiple machinery set