Mr. Ashok Patni

The story of Mr. Ashok Patni, Chairman Emeritus of the R. K. Group, makes for fascinating reading. It is an inspiring narrative of strong values, burning ambition, and momentous success. The quest that began in his native town of Kishangarh, originating in the family-run wholesale grains business, soon resulted in success that illuminated a much larger field and spanned a much broader canvas.

Mr. Patni set up R.K. Marble in May 1989. He realised that Italy rules the dimensional stone industry because of its advanced technologies. He focused on bringing that technology to India and further developed it to suit Indian conditions and reduce the cost of production. Today, that dream has been fully realised, with the company deploying the latest mining technology, rapidly expanding production abroad, and holding the title of the largest marble producer in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Now that the business has diversified into cement, he plays a pivotal role there too, while imprinting his trademark values of honesty, integrity, transparency, and quality. His leadership has purposefully driven Wonder Cement to acquire the distinction of being the best quality cement in the country, a reality validated by numerous independent agencies, dealers, and end-users. This feat has been achieved because he has never considered his work business-as-usual, but as a creative passion to be pursued and to this day enjoys spending time on the factory floor with co-workers, whom he fondly refers to as his co-artists.

Mr. Ashok Patni has a deep commitment to the conservation of nature and this is manifest in his assiduous development of plantations and greenery around his factories and surrounding townships. He also takes pride in his enduring ties to society at large and is the driving force behind numerous welfare schemes and social programs.

His persona is defined by qualities of leadership and creativity, augmented with compassion. Mr. Patni's visionary influence will continue to play a decisive role in the success of the company, as he keeps pursuing his dreams and realizing his vision.