Business Leader · Community Builder

Ravi Raj Desai

Youngest Vice President in the History of The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SGCCI)
Ravi Raj Desai
"Success is meaningful when it creates growth not only for yourself, but for everyone around you."

Over the years, I have had the opportunity to connect with people from different industries, backgrounds, and generations. These experiences have taught me the importance of relationships, collaboration, and staying grounded while continuously striving for excellence.

Business Leadership

The Himalaya Group

I am associated with The Himalaya Group, a diversified business group working across three fundamental sectors — Textile, Food Processing and Construction.

Chairman The Himalaya Group
Managing Director Himalaya Cotton Yarn Ltd.
Chairman Himalaya Natural Food & Beverages Ltd.
Founder / Managing Director Himachal Nectar Pvt. Ltd.

With a strong understanding of business, leadership, and community engagement, I try to represent a new generation that believes in combining tradition with innovation.

The Himalaya Group
Textile Food Processing Construction

Memberships & Roles

Industrial & Institutional Associations

Industry Leadership

Vice President-Elect | The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry – SGCCI (2026–2027)
President | Confederation of Indian MMCF
Managing Committee Member | Institute of Civil Engineer and Architect Association
Managing Committee Member | South Gujarat Productivity Council
Director | ITI, Himachal Pradesh — appointed by the Chief Parliamentary Secretary, Industries, Revenue & TCP, Government of Himachal Pradesh
Director | Banalgi Industrial Association

Other Engagements

Expert Talking Head | The Tribune
Expert Talking Head | Fibre2Fashion
Member | Texprocil Mumbai
Nominated as State Representative | International Labour Organization programme, Bali, December 2016
External Project Guide | Gujarat Technological University

Education & Personal

Background

Educational Background

B.E. Civil Engineering
Gujarat Technological University
MBA Finance & HR (Correspondence)
NMIMS, Mumbai

Personal & Family

Born 08 April 1993 · Age 33
Spouse Yuti Rakesh Desai
Managing Trustee, Shramjivi Foundation
M.S. Software Engineering, Arizona State University, USA

Spouse — Additional Background

  • — Former Faculty Member · SVNIT, Surat (CSE Department)
  • — Former Faculty Member · SCET, Surat (CSE Department)
  • — Former Software Developer · Violtech IT Solutions, USA Remote
  • — Former Teaching Assistant · Arizona State University, USA

Community Association

Shramjivi

Shramjivi Foundation
Est. 1940 · Surat, Gujarat

I am associated with Shramjivi, a historic NGO established in 1940 in Surat with a vision rooted in Gandhian principles — dignity of labour, self-reliance, and social justice.


Founded by Late Shri Ishwarlal Desai (great grandfather), under the guidance of prominent leaders including Late Shri Morarji Desai and other visionaries, the institution began as a movement to uplift the working class and has contributed significantly to the welfare of labor communities in South Gujarat.


Visit shramjivi.org →

Get in Touch

Contact

Personal Contact

desairavir@yahoo.com
+91 9137077077
www.ravirajdesai.com
Ishwar Farm, Ishwarlal Gulabbhai Desai Road, Opp. SMC Jogger's Park, Near KP Group Circle, Bhatar, Surat – 395017, Gujarat, India

Business Contact

info@thehimalayagroup.in
+91 9081556667
www.thehimalayagroup.in
Hojjiwala Industrial Estate B-18, Plot No. 14, 15, 16, Road No. 13, Sachin–Palsana Road, Sachin, Surat, Gujarat – 394230