Who is Kalpesh Ramolia, who left studies at…, started with just Rs 50000 but built business of Rs 1250000000, his company is…
Raj Cooling Systems Pvt Ltd stands as a huge enterprise with an annual turnover of over Rs 125 crore. The company manufactures household, tent and industrial coolers as well as large commercial fans that are seen in places like airports and railway stations. Their products are priced from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3 lakh. The company has the capacity to manufacture 10,000 coolers daily. 93% of Raj Cooling Systems’ revenue comes from offline sales through their strong channel partner network. While the remaining 7% comes through their website.
But do you know who built it from the scratch and made a turnover of Rs 125 crore possible. A Rajkot boy who quit formal education after Class 10 but never lost his passion for learning. His family had to relocate to Rajkot when his father lost his job. This change led to a difficult childhood. But he constantly refined his skills by taking online business courses through the Smart Entrepreneur Program. With this unwavering desire to learn and practical experience, Kalpesh Ramoliya founded Raj Cooling Systems in 2006. Initially focusing on manufacturing cooling towers and fibre ceilings, he ventured into manufacturing air coolers in 2010 which proved to be a turning point for his business.
Where does this brand operate?
The company has built a strong presence in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Southern states in India. It also exports its air coolers to 25 countries including Dubai, Africa, China, Kuwait, USA, Brazil and Saudi Arabia, which is a testimony to its global reach.
Kalpesh Ramoliya’s personal life
Kalpesh Ramoliya lives in Rajkot with his mother and family. His wife Bhavana is a homemaker. His elder son Jaimin has recently joined the company and takes charge of the brand department. His younger son Shivam is still completing his studies.
More about Raj Cooling Systems
Raj Cooling Systems is headquartered in Rajkot, Gujarat. While they also have offices and warehouses in Ahmedabad, Delhi and Rajkot, which together span millions of square feet. The company has four manufacturing units located in Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Delhi and Gujarat, serving both B2B and B2C markets. They reach out to over 5,000 dealers through over 300 channel partners across India. Despite losses in the initial years, Kalpesh understood the importance of efficient management and hiring the right employees, which led to his business growing rapidly. Achieving a turnover of Rs 1 crore in 2016, Rs 26 crore in 2020 and Rs 85 crore in 2024 is a testament to his hard work, vision and unwavering determination.
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