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Udaya Group of Industries

OUR HERITAGE & FOUNDATION

45+ Years of Manufacturing Integrity & Regional Trust

The Udaya Group is a diversified manufacturing and retail enterprise dedicated to enriching everyday living through quality, innovation, and customer trust. With decades of expertise and a strong presence across the Karavali and Malenadu region, our businesses operate with a shared commitment to excellence while serving distinct sectors of the consumer market. Today, the Group comprises three dynamic companies that collectively deliver world-class kitchen solutions and packaged drinking water to thousands of customers.3

vision

Our Vision

To establish South India’s most advanced, resource-efficient, and socially responsible houseware manufacturing and retail network. We strive to empower local communities with reliable products that enrich domestic environments.

mission

Our Mission

To deploy precise metallurgical engineering and clean production standards. We aim to support direct livelihood opportunities, build sustainable regional employment loops, and deliver premium value through our integrated consumer retail showrooms.

Our Core Anchors

What Guides the Udaya Group

Technical Innovation

Constant upgrades to hydraulic press capacities and automatic metallurgy furnaces enable us to minimize material waist and maximize structural product integrity.

Regional Employment

We support over 500+ manufacturing workforces and retail operations across Karnataka, focusing on skills development and equitable livelihood opportunities.

Pure Metallurgy

From raw virgin ingots to chemical non-toxic food-grade anodized coatings, our cookware guarantees safety standards free of dangerous metallic runoffs.

Circular Sustainability

Deploying high-percentage scrap material reclamation and advanced local water recycling standards within our packaging and beverage bottling units.

Technical Innovation

Constant upgrades to hydraulic press capacities and automatic metallurgy furnaces enable us to minimize material waist and maximize structural product integrity.

Regional Employment

We support over 500+ manufacturing workforces and retail operations across Karnataka, focusing on skills development and equitable livelihood opportunities.

Pure Metallurgy

From raw virgin ingots to chemical non-toxic food-grade anodized coatings, our cookware guarantees safety standards free of dangerous metallic runoffs.

Circular Sustainability

Deploying high-percentage scrap material reclamation and advanced local water recycling standards within our packaging and beverage bottling units.

Founders Vision

Founder Message

Ramesh A Bangera is the Founder and Managing Director of Udaya Group of Industries, a legacy he has been leading with dedication since 1979. With over four decades of experience, he has been the driving force behind the organization’s growth, heads every aspect of operations and ensuring sustained excellence. A veteran expert in the Aluminium industry, he brings deep technical knowledge and business wisdom to the table. His visionary approach has not only shaped the company’s expansion but also strengthened its reputation as a trusted name in the industry. He has always believed in creating opportunities for local people, generating employment and fostering regional growth. As a leader, he is known for motivating employees, guiding teams and supporting the management in making critical decisions. Under his leadership, Udaya Group of Industries has flourished into a dynamic organization, driven by innovation, strong values and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Vision Behind Success

Meet Our Directors

Director

Mrs. Jaysheela R Bangera

Board Director

Rajesh S Bangera

Chief Executive Officer

Umesh Badhya

Director - Production

H E Kotian

Director - Marketing

Harish Bangera

Director - Operations

Sadanand Poojary

Director - Administration

Kiran U

PRODUCTION

Chandrakanth

Director - Procurement

Ranjan Rao Mooligar

Director - Retail Sales

Jeevan

Director - Retail Sales

Bhaskar Bangera

Director - Retail Sales

Francis D'Souza

Vision Behind Success

Meet Our Directors

Mrs. Jaysheela R Bangera

Director

As a key member of the Board, Jaysheela Ramesh Bangera works closely alongside the Managing Director in making major organizational decisions that shape the company’s growth and direction. She supervises the entire network of retail stores, ensuring smooth operations and consistent performance across all outlets. With a strong focus on people and processes, she closely monitors retail staff to maintain high standards of service while prioritizing customer satisfaction at every touchpoint. Her leadership plays a vital role in driving excellence, strengthening customer relationships, and enhancing the brand’s presence in the retail market.

Rajesh S Bangera

Board Director

With a strong foundation in Mechanical Engineering, Rajesh S. B. brings over 30 years of rich experience in the technical field, including 20 years dedicated to the manufacturing of pharmaceutical and labware glass machinery. Over the course of his career, he has handled the technical operations within production units, consistently ensuring efficiency, and uncompromising quality. He has played a major role in planning and executing new projects.

Umesh Badhya

Chief Executive Officer

A results-driven business leader with nearly two decades of diverse professional experience, beginning his career in the banking sector before transitioning into manufacturing and retail management. After three successful years in banking, he joined Udaya Group in 2012, where he has since played a crucial role in strengthening operations, driving growth, and expanding the company’s business footprint.
Currently serving as CEO, he oversees both manufacturing and retail units, ensuring operational excellence, profitability, and long-term sustainability. With deep expertise in Accounts, Administration, and Marketing, he has consistently delivered strategies that enhance efficiency, strengthen brand presence, and improve client satisfaction. His ability to blend financial acumen with strategic decision-making has positioned Udaya Group as a competitive player in its industry.

H E Kotian

Director - Production

With over 45 years of extensive experience in the manufacturing industry, HE Kotian is one of the most tenured leaders in the organization. He heads the Production Department for Aluminium Utensils, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality output. Beyond production management, he plays a key role in talent development by training of new staff members and nurturing a skilled workforce.

Harish Bangera

Director - Marketing

With over 30 years of association with the organization, Harish Bangera is a highly experienced leader heading the Marketing division of the entire manufacturing unit. He has been instrumental in shaping the company’s brand visibility, strengthening market positioning, and driving sustained business growth.

Sadanand Poojary

Director

Sadanand Poojary leads the Operations function from past 25 years with expertise in managing the Non-stick, Cooker, and Magic Pot manufacturing plants. As Operations Director, he is responsible for ensuring seamless production, optimizing processes, and maintaining the highest quality standards across units. Having previously led both the retail and sales units, he plays a key role in building and strengthening the company’s brand presence, manages trading items, and driving innovation through the development of new products.

Kiran U

Director - Administration

A professional with over 16 years of experience manages Administration, IT, Human Resources, and promotional activities. In addition to administrative leadership, also oversees the successful operations of a packaged drinking water unit as well as aluminium utensils production and sales,ensuring compliance, quality, and sustainability. Skilled at aligning administrative functions with business objectives, employee engagement, and driving continuous improvement across departments.

Chandrakanth

Chandrakanth

Chandrakanth is the Production Head of the Aluminium Smelting Unit with over 30 years of rich industry experience. He oversees the complete production of aluminium circles, a vital raw material for utensil manufacturing. His focus is to ensure seamless production flow, strict adherence to quality standards, and timely delivery.

Ranjan Rao Mooligar

Director - Procurement

With over 15 years of rich experience across leading corporate companies, he brings extensive expertise in procurement strategies, vendor management, and sourcing. Associated with the company for the past 5 years, he plays a crucial role in developing strong supplier relationships, optimizing sourcing processes, and ensuring cost-effective procurement practices.

Jeevan

Director - Retail Sales

Jeevan is a sales leader with over 20 years of experience in the retail sector. As one of the Directors of Sales in the Retail Unit, he is responsible for overseeing the performance and operations of all retail showrooms. His core focus is to increase sales growth, streamlining showroom operations, and ensuring customer satisfaction across all retail outlets.

Bhaskar Bangera

Director - Retail Sales

Retail professional with over 20 years of experience in the retail sector. He leads and manages the retail showrooms in the Udupi and Mangalore regions, ensuring smooth operations, strong sales performance, and exceptional customer experience.

Francis D'Souza

Director - Retail Sales

Sales Director with 18 years of experience Francis runs operations in the Kumta and Kundapura regions, driving sales growth and ensuring excellence in customer service.With a deep understanding of regional markets, Francis focuses on building strong customer relationships, optimizing showroom performance, and mentoring sales teams to achieve business objectives.

Mrs. Jaysheela R Bangera

Director

As a key member of the Board, Jaysheela Ramesh Bangera works closely alongside the Managing Director in making major organizational decisions that shape the company’s growth and direction. She supervises the entire network of retail stores, ensuring smooth operations and consistent performance across all outlets. With a strong focus on people and processes, she closely monitors retail staff to maintain high standards of service while prioritizing customer satisfaction at every touchpoint. Her leadership plays a vital role in driving excellence, strengthening customer relationships, and enhancing the brand’s presence in the retail market.

Rajesh S Bangera

Board Director

With a strong foundation in Mechanical Engineering, Rajesh S. B. brings over 30 years of rich experience in the technical field, including 20 years dedicated to the manufacturing of pharmaceutical and labware glass machinery. Over the course of his career, he has handled the technical operations within production units, consistently ensuring efficiency, and uncompromising quality. He has played a major role in planning and executing new projects.

Umesh Badhya

Chief Executive Officer

A results-driven business leader with nearly two decades of diverse professional experience, beginning his career in the banking sector before transitioning into manufacturing and retail management. After three successful years in banking, he joined Udaya Group in 2012, where he has since played a crucial role in strengthening operations, driving growth, and expanding the company’s business footprint.
Currently serving as CEO, he oversees both manufacturing and retail units, ensuring operational excellence, profitability, and long-term sustainability. With deep expertise in Accounts, Administration, and Marketing, he has consistently delivered strategies that enhance efficiency, strengthen brand presence, and improve client satisfaction. His ability to blend financial acumen with strategic decision-making has positioned Udaya Group as a competitive player in its industry.

H E Kotian

Director - Production

With over 45 years of extensive experience in the manufacturing industry, HE Kotian is one of the most tenured leaders in the organization. He heads the Production Department for Aluminium Utensils, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality output. Beyond production management, he plays a key role in talent development by training of new staff members and nurturing a skilled workforce.

Harish Bangera

Director - Marketing

With over 30 years of association with the organization, Harish Bangera is a highly experienced leader heading the Marketing division of the entire manufacturing unit. He has been instrumental in shaping the company’s brand visibility, strengthening market positioning, and driving sustained business growth.

Sadanand Poojary

Director - Operations

Sadanand Poojary leads the Operations function from past 25 years with expertise in managing the Non-stick, Cooker, and Magic Pot manufacturing plants. As Operations Director, he is responsible for ensuring seamless production, optimizing processes, and maintaining the highest quality standards across units. Having previously led both the retail and sales units, he plays a key role in building and strengthening the company’s brand presence, manages trading items, and driving innovation through the development of new products.

Kiran U

Director - Administration

A professional with over 16 years of experience manages Administration, IT, Human Resources, and promotional activities. In addition to administrative leadership, also oversees the successful operations of a packaged drinking water unit as well as aluminium utensils production and sales,ensuring compliance, quality, and sustainability. Skilled at aligning administrative functions with business objectives, employee engagement, and driving continuous improvement across departments.

Chandrakanth

PRODUCTION

Chandrakanth is the Production Head of the Aluminium Smelting Unit with over 30 years of rich industry experience. He oversees the complete production of aluminium circles, a vital raw material for utensil manufacturing. His focus is to ensure seamless production flow, strict adherence to quality standards, and timely delivery.

Ranjan Rao Mooligar

Director - Procurement

With over 15 years of rich experience across leading corporate companies, he brings extensive expertise in procurement strategies, vendor management, and sourcing. Associated with the company for the past 5 years, he plays a crucial role in developing strong supplier relationships, optimizing sourcing processes, and ensuring cost-effective procurement practices.

Jeevan

Director - Retail Sales

Jeevan is a sales leader with over 20 years of experience in the retail sector. As one of the Directors of Sales in the Retail Unit, he is responsible for overseeing the performance and operations of all retail showrooms. His core focus is to increase sales growth, streamlining showroom operations, and ensuring customer satisfaction across all retail outlets.

Bhaskar Bangera

Director - Retail Sales

Retail professional with over 20 years of experience in the retail sector. He leads and manages the retail showrooms in the Udupi and Mangalore regions, ensuring smooth operations, strong sales performance, and exceptional customer experience.

Bhaskar Bangera

Director - Retail Sales

Sales Director with 18 years of experience Francis runs operations in the Kumta and Kundapura regions, driving sales growth and ensuring excellence in customer service.With a deep understanding of regional markets, Francis focuses on building strong customer relationships, optimizing showroom performance, and mentoring sales teams to achieve business objectives.