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Vijayant Consultants was founded by Bharat Mehta in 1992, after two decades of rich industry experience renowned organizations and diverse industries, such as Chemicals, Electricals, Engineering, Electronics, Textiles and others, as Chief of Operations or Project.
By virtue, of his experience, he has specialized in the field of Strategic Planning, Diversifications, Corporate Restructuring, Organization Development, MIS and IT systems, ISO 9001: 2000 Quality Management Systems (QMS), Contracts Negotiations for Industrial Markets and Projects, Foreign Collaborations, Industrial Marketing Strategy and other management areas, which have been focus of our consultancy services.
Mr. Mehta has been Certified Management Consultant (CMC), awarded by The Institute of Management Consultants of India (IMCI), founder member of ICMCI, globally recognised among forty countries in the world. As active member of IMCI, he served IMCI as Chairman, Ahmedabad Chapter, Regional Representative - West (National) and Honorary Treasurer (National) in the past.
Mr. Mehta worked as Chief Executive and Advisor (Projects) with The Arvind Mills Ltd. (Lalbhai Group) at Ahmedabad, during 1985-91. Mr. Mehta taught Industrial Marketing at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, as a Visiting Professor during 1985-1994.
Mr. Mehta is a Chemical Engineer from University Institute of Chemical Technology, (formerly UDCT), University of Mumbai, followed by MBA from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, with an outstanding record throughout.
Director's Profile - Bharat Mehta
1968-1970 M.B.A. from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India. Awarded Gold Medal for outstanding performance; Won award for First Rank during 1968-69; and awarded Two Industrial Scholarships at IIM-A.
1964-1968 B.Chem.Eng. from University Institute of Chemical Technology, University of Mumbai, with First Class record althroughout.
Upto-1964 High School/Under-Graduate College Outstanding Record with Leading Ranks in the State. Won two First prizes at S.S.C., National Scholarships, Xavier Merit Scholarships, and other prizes.
Professional Credentials
Certified Management Consultant from Institute of Management consultants of India (IMCI) affiliated to International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI) recognised in 39 countries across the World.
IRCA QMS Lead Auditor and IATCA QMS Senior Auditor for ISO 9000: 2000 Series certified by International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA), Governing Board of the Institute of Quality Assurance (IQA) and International Auditor and Training Certification Association (IATCA).
Educational Record
M.B.A. (IIM-A), B.Chem.Eng. (Mumbai)
C.M.C. Certified Management Consultant
Professional Experience
1992-onwards: Director, VIJAYANT CONSULTANTS, Management and Project Consultants, (Own Proprietorship Firm) with a record of distinguished assignments for renowned industries. For example,
Total Project Consultancy from Concept to Commissioning for Wind Farm Development. Set up 6.2 MW Wind Farm for a large Industrial Group. Was associated with other 40 MW capacity Wind Farms under implementation and/ or proposed.
Detailed study report on ‘Captive and Group-Captive Wind Power Projects’ for a Wind Farm Developer, desirous of entering into wind energy sector. The assignment involved in-depth study and working of (a) policies and rules of central and state Governments/ Ministries and renewable energy development agencies; (b) Electrical energy sector as a whole; (c) Entry barriers for wind energy developers and consumers; (d) Techno-economic feasibility from Investor’s perspective ; and (e) Strategy formulation and action plan for the developer (client).
Comparative evaluation of captive power plants (including co-gen) based on fossil fuels, wind and solar energy. Implementation of gas-based captive power plant.
Detailed Market Surveys and Techno-Economic Feasibility Studies for (a) Wind Energy Projects and Integrated Wind Farms; (b) Power Transformers; (c) Industrial Gears; (d) Chemical Plant Equipment; (e) Ferrous Castings; (f) Natural Gas Distribution; (g) Intra-Ocular Lenses; (h) Reactive and Other Dyes and Intermediates; (i) Benzoic Acid and Derivatives; (j) Absolute Alcohol; (k) CMC Pure Grades; (l) Kraft Paper and Writing and Printing Paper; and (m) Food Processing Industry, just to name a few.
Identification of Core Sector Projects for a large industrial group; Identification of medium size projects for Chemical and Engineering industries.
Design and Tender Preparation for Natural Gas Distribution Pipe-line from well-head to consumption point including gas metering and distribution station.
Selection of Technology and Plant & Machinery for (a) continuous alcohol plant, (b) acetic anhydride plant, just to name a few.
Water Systems Consultancy comprising of raw water treatment, effluent treatment, water recycling and zero-discharge systems for total water management.
Strategic Planning Information System for a large industrial house; Overall Management Information System for a multi-location company, belonging to a large industrial group. Corporate MIS for Top Management for another diversified multi-location group.
ISO 9001: 2000 Quality Management System consultancy for diverse industries (e.g. Decorative Laminates, Ceramic Products, Chemicals, Pesticides, Automotive Parts, Software Development, Infrastructure and others.)
1985-1991 Chief Executive, Lalbhai Group Company and Advisor (Projects), The Arvind Mills Ltd., Ahmedabad, India
1979-1985 General Manager, Gujchem Distillers India Ltd., Bilimora/ Ankleshwar, India
1972-1979 Executive Manager, Voltamp Transformers Ltd., Vadodara, India
1970-1972 Project Officer, Grindwell Norton Ltd., Mumbai, India
Professional Associations
1997-onwards Member, Institute of Management Consultants of India, Mumbai, founder member, ICMCI. Certified Management Consultant (CMC).
2008-09 and 2004-05 Regional Representative, West, IMCI (National); 2002-04 Chairman, IMCI, Ahmedabad Chapter; 2001-02 Hon. Treasurer, IMCI (National), Mumbai.
1985-1994 Visiting Professor, Marketing, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
2005 Visiting professor, Production and Operations Management, Indian Institute of Planning and Management, Ahmedabad.
1999-onwards Member, Confederation of Indian Industries, New Delhi.
1997-2002 Member, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, Mumbai.
2000 Member, The Indian Council of Arbitration, New Delhi.
1991-onwards Life Member, UICT* Alumni Association, Mumbai. Past Chairman, Ahmedabad Chapter. (*formerly UDCT)
1985-onwards, Life Member, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Calcutta, Past Vice Chairman (1996-1999).
1985-onwards Life Member, Ahmedabad Management Association, Ahmedabad.
1985-2000 Member, Association of Chemical Technologists (India), Ahmedabad.
1972-1979 on Mg. Committee / Treasurer, Baroda Management Association, Baroda.
1973-1976 Panel Member, Price Variation Clauses Sub committee, Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers’ Association, Mumbai.
1970-onwards Patron, Technological Association, University of Bombay, Mumbai.
2002-onwards Member, Indian Wind Energy Association, New Delhi
