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About Us
Umesh Modi Group
Umesh Modi Group is one of India’s foremost industrial conglomerate, renowned for
its leadership in sectors such as Pharmaceuticals, Health & Nutrition, Liquor, Color
Cosmetics, Personal Care and Sugar. Over the years, the Group has expanded its
footprint across various other industries including Welding Electrodes, Sponge Iron
and Steel, Power Generation, Writing Instruments, Gelato, Pet Care, Mobile
Retailing, Travel Services, Financial Services and Real Estate.
The Pharmaceutical business has a dominating presence in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal,
Bangladesh and many Asian and African markets. The Group operates 32 branch offices,
18 manufacturing plants and two dedicated R&D centres. It is driven by a skilled
workforce of over 10,500 people.
Over the years, the Group has forged strategic partnerships with leading global
companies and introduced renowned international brands to the Indian market,
including Betadine, HepaMerz, Nitrocontin, Movicol, Revlon, Signutra, Mederma, Artic,
Senator, to name a few.
The Umesh Modi Group, a billion-dollar enterprise, continues to drive ambitious
growth with unwavering vision and commitment.
Leadership
Driven by Vision, Leading with Excellence
Umesh K. Modi
Chairman, President & CEO
Mr. Umesh Modi, a distinguished industrialist and global business leader, has transformed the Group into a multinational enterprise with a strong presence across diverse sectors including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, nutrition, color cosmetics, personal care, sugar, liquor, welding electrodes, sponge iron & steel, power generation, pet care, real estate, and more. Renowned for his strategic foresight and commitment to innovation, Mr. Modi has forged enduring collaborations with leading companies in Europe and the United States, bringing advanced technologies and trusted global brands to India. His vision continues to inspire sustainable growth and a culture of integrity across the Group.
A Chemical Engineer and Gold Medallist from Banaras Hindu University, he brings technical expertise and academic excellence to his leadership journey. Recognized for his leadership, he has held prestigious leadership positions of multiple national industry associations including, The Steel Furnace Association of India, Western U.P. Sugar Mills Association, Steel Wire Manufacturers Association of India, and Sponge Iron Association of India, as well as President of the Institute of Economic Studies. He was awarded “Man of the Year” by Ministry of Industries in the year 1984.
Beyond business, he has championed community development by transforming Modinagar into an industrial hub while supporting employment, education, skill development, and social welfare initiatives, including schools, sports facilities, free meals, and healthcare services.
Man of The Year
“Awarded by Ministry of Industries in 1984”
Legacy
Building legacies, Inspiring progress
Late Shri Rai Bahadur Gujarmal Modi
The foundation of Modi Group was laid by Mr. Umesh Modi’s father, late Shri Rai Bahadur Gujarmal Modi, who established a Sugar factory in 1933 in Begumabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. In a decade’s time he set up an industrial township of his own. In 1945 the British honoured him by naming Begumabad as ‘Modinagar’.
With unwavering determination and extraordinary foresight, he transformed a modest enterprise into a dynamic conglomerate that became one of India’s leading industrial powerhouses by the 1960s. Guided by his bold spirit, the Modi Group ventured far beyond sugar, diversifying into iron & steel, oil, vanaspati, tyres, nylon threads, yarn, lanterns, soaps, and dehydrated foods. His vision went beyond building industries - he built a community and a vibrant township complete with housing for workers, schools, hospitals, temples, and gardens. It was a living symbol of his belief that true progress uplifts people, not just profits.
In 1968, Shri Rai Bahadur Gujarmal Modi was honoured with the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India. His enduring legacy continues to inspire the Group, driving our commitment to innovation, excellence, and social responsibility, while keeping us firmly anchored in our values.
