Mahesh Gupta

Mr. Mahesh Gupta, a first generation entrepreneur, is known worldwide for revolutionizing the water purification industry in India. He is the Founder-Chairman of Kent RO Systems Ltd., India’s leading water Purifier Company. Mr. Gupta, an IIT graduate from Kanpur in Mechanical Engineering and an alumni of Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, began his early career in 1978 with prestigious Indian Oil. In 1988 he bid goodbye to the oil sector giant and with a minimal seed capital at his disposal, ventured into the business of manufacturing instruments for oil testing and checking its pilferage under the brand name KENT OIL METERS. In 1998, Mr. Mahesh Gupta entered the Healthcare segment and launched the first domestic RO water purifier. He started the company from scratch and competed with leading national & international water purifier brands. Kent RO Systems Ltd. is today the leading and most dynamic water purifier company in India, commanding a market share of about 40% in RO water purifier segment. In recognition of his contribution to the water purification industry, he is known as the PURE WATER MAN of India. Mr. Gupta has also been conferred an Honorary Doctorate by the Sri Sri University, Orissa for his contribution in providing safe and healthy drinking water in rural and urban India. He has more than a dozen patented technologies to his credit, a manifestation to his passion for technological quest and an innovative bent of mind. With ambitious growth plan, innovative marketing strategies and state-of-the-art technology, Mr. Gupta is today a man on fast track. A little known fact about Mr. Gupta is his inclination towards spirituality. He is a disciple of His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji and is an active member of the Art of Living foundation. He has always been eager to give back something substantial to the humanity. Recently he adopted 8 backward villages with a commitment to provide clean water and build toilets for improving conditions of sanitation. He also spearheaded PHD Chamber of Commerce as its President. PHD is a proactive and dynamic organization working at the grass-root level and with strong national and international linkages, it plays a role as a catalyst in the promotion of industry, trade and entrepreneurship.