Purpose-Driven Leadership Essential for Global Manufacturing Competitiveness: Taural India CEO
Bharat Gite, the managing director and chief executive officer of Taural India, delivered a powerful message about building world-class manufacturing enterprises. He spoke during an interactive session titled 'Stories and Samvad' at the Institute of Management Development and Research in Pune on January 14.
Gite emphasized that purpose-driven leadership forms the core of successful manufacturing. He stated that strong process discipline and hands-on learning must support this leadership. Together, these elements create the foundation for globally competitive operations.
From Beed to Global Recognition: A Manufacturing Journey
Gite traced his personal journey from Parali in Maharashtra's Beed district to establishing a leading aluminium manufacturing enterprise. He is an alumnus of the College of Engineering, Pune and RWTH Aachen University in Germany.
His global exposure with prestigious companies like BMW and Mahle GmbH proved instrumental. This experience shaped his deep understanding of manufacturing excellence and rigorous quality systems.
Despite attractive professional opportunities abroad, Gite made a conscious decision to return to India. He was inspired by the national 'Make in India' vision. This choice led directly to the establishment of Taural India.
Today, the company serves critical sectors including defence, aerospace, railways, and healthcare.
Building Strategic Capabilities and Empowering Teams
Gite described aluminium as a strategically vital material for the nation. He argued that strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities reduces dependence on imports, especially in sensitive sectors.
He detailed Taural's remarkable growth from a small team of 10 to over 1,000 employees. Gite attributed this expansion to an unwavering focus on quality, a culture of continuous learning, and carefully measured growth.
The CEO underlined several crucial principles for sustained success:
- Staying connected to operations: Leaders must remain hands-on and understand ground realities.
- Respecting labour: Valuing the workforce is non-negotiable.
- Embracing continuous learning and unlearning: Adaptability is key in a dynamic industry.
Advice for Future Leaders and Strategic Choices
Addressing the PGDM students in attendance, Gite offered clear guidance. He urged them to pursue meaningful work that creates impact. He advised them to stay connected to their roots while contributing responsibly to nation-building.
Gite also highlighted the critical importance of women's empowerment. He called for confident participation of women across all levels of the industry.
He explained the strategic rationale behind Taural's facility locations in Chakan and Khed Shivapur. These areas offer strong industrial ecosystems, skilled manpower, and significant logistical advantages.
Gite recalled a moment of international validation in Frankfurt. A respected German industrialist acknowledged Taural's plant as one of the best-performing facilities in the sector.
The session saw active participation from PGDM students, faculty members, and institutional staff. Dr. Shikha Jain, director of IMDR Pune, was present for the occasion.
