Vivek Saraogi, an eminent industrialist, is a veteran in the sugar industry and has been one of the youngest presidents of the Indian Sugar Mills Association. After pursuing his graduation in Commerce from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, he is currently the third-generation member of Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd. He was the pioneer of the cane-based agri complex in Uttar Pradesh. Under his stewardship and able leadership, the Company has grown leaps and bounds through organic and inorganic means enabling the Company to emerge as a leader in the Indian sugar industry. The technological advancements and upgradations were spearheaded by Mr. Vivek Saraogi. He was the former committee member of FICCI & the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Kolkata.
The digitalisation, which has completely modernised the operations at Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd. has been solely led by Mr. Saraogi. The Company implemented SAP ERP to replace an indigenously developed accounting software in 2014. The replacement created a common platform, strengthening systematic uniformity. It has also implemented BCML Connect, a central analytical portal for reports and dashboards with drill-down from Group level reports to CFA and village level understanding. Mr. Saraogi advocates sustainability, and the Balrampur Chini Mills’ operations and offerings stand testimony to the same. He has successfully created a circular economy within the Company where they use the by-products derived from the sugar manufacturing process to produce other forms of energies and products. It is under the supervision of Mr. Saraogi that BCML diversified its cogeneration and distillery segments, which eventually contributed to the Company’s revenue significantly. He firmly believes that energy production in the sugar industry, in particular bagasse cogeneration, is expected to contribute a massive renewable energy supply for the country in the near future.
It was under his guidance and effective leadership that Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd, which was initially recognised as a sugar manufacturing company, diversified into the distillery business in the year 1995. They further commissioned and expanded the distilleries in 4 locations: Balrampur, Babhnan, Mankapur and Gularia with an aggregate capacity of 560+ KLPD. In 2003, the Company ventured into the business of co-generation under Mr. Saraogi’s guidance. With his unwavering determination and business acumen, he set the stage for BCML to emerge as a diversified business conglomerate.
While Mr. Saraogi is constantly on his quest to take the company to new heights, he loves to spend quality time with his family and friends. His deep-rootedness can be fathomed from his urge to nurture every front with equal care and elan.