Leaving behind strong footmarks of a great legacy, Sumeet Group Enterprises proudly showcased the $160 million empire marking the 30th foundation day in August 2022. Steering the dreams of the Sumeet Group, initiated by their Late Grandfather Anant Sonaba Salunke and father Prabhakar Salunke, the next gen young entrepreneurs Summit Salunke and Amit Salunke have set out on a high-speed track, taking the enterprise to greater heights. Clean India Journal joins in to gauge the pace of their course, as they take the high road to success.
Historically rooted to the Maratha empire, the Salunke family upholds the strong foundation of ‘being humane’ that possibly led to the conceptualisation of building the service segment by Late Anant Salunke. Nurturing from humble beginnings to a business conglomerate, Founder & Chairman Prabhakar Salunke took the path of manpower services in 1992. In less than a decade, his hardships and acumen saw the setting up of Sumeet Group, with turnovers crossing ₹50 crores in 2000.
Following organic and inorganic growth strategy, over the next two decades, Sumeet Group entered into facility management & security services, waste management and also manufacturing, with the third generation setting foot into the Group.
Taking Sumeet Group on to the fast track under the able guidance and leadership of Prabhakar Salunke, Summit and Amit have registered an exponential growth of 40 per cent CAGR over the last few years. Spreading the business along with international partners, Sumeet Group now also offers services in different domains, including environmental services, IT/ITES, projects and business staffing services, taking the company to the global map.
Focussed to lead the transformation from HR-oriented to tech-enabled company, the next-gen is set to explore global synergies to meet business objectives. Headquartered in Pune, Sumeet Group has its operations in over 22 States with 40 office locations that is servicing more than 1,200 clients.
With robust vision & mission statements and targets set for ₹3500 crore by 2025, the trio is leaving no stone unturned to match the pace of growth being experienced in every service segment today and to meet all requirements in-house.
Accomplishments
- The row of companies that forms the Sumeet Group Enterprises, includes:
- Sumeet Facilities Ltd
- Unique Delta Force Pvt. Ltd
- Sumeet Urban Services Pvt. Ltd
- Summit Corporation Pvt. Ltd
- Sumeet Green Enviro Services Pvt. Ltd
- Eagle Industrial Services Pvt. Ltd
- Orion Security & Safety Solutions Pvt. Ltd
- UDF India Ltd
- DSTA Education Foundation
- Innovative Electrosoft Pvt. Ltd
- Sasons Works Wear Pvt. Ltd
- Elkoplast Envirosystems India Pvt. Ltd
- U-Smart.AI Pvt. Ltd
- F1 Prime Services Pvt. Ltd
Human Assets
Prabhakar Salunke, Founder Chairman, Sumeet Group Enterprises
One of the major contributors to the Indian service segment, Prabhakar Salunke, Founder Chairman, Sumeet Group Enterprises, firmly believes that with hard work, ‘every dream could be turned into a reality’. “It was the hard work that was put together by me and my father, when we travelled miles to earn a living before, we realised our dream to become entrepreneurs. He took a loan of ₹5000 from a bank to start Sumeet Group,” he said during the 30th Foundation Day celebrations.
Thanking the people and employees, who have walked the journey, Prabhakar Salunke said, “My people are my assets and they have played a significant role in the successful journey of Sumeet Group. It is not just these employees but even their next generation are part of the organisation’s future. My philosophy in life is that ‘I can grow only when my people grow’.”
The business house works on two important principles – Vision and Value. It cherished a dream to develop and nurture young minds, resulting in creating ample opportunities for youth of the nation. In fact, during Covid-19 pandemic, Sumeet Group Enterprises stood by its vision and generated 20,000 jobs. “The Mission that I started; became a movement. A movement to serve my nation by creating growth opportunities.”
In conclusion, he said, “Transparency, trust, accountability, and a focus on employees / stakeholders, is and will be key to successful retention and growth.”
Digital Transformation
Amit Salunke, CEO and Director of Sumeet Group Enterprises
Bitten by the digital bug, Amit Salunke, CEO and Director of Sumeet Group Enterprises, believes that the future of the services is in digitalisation and AI.
“IoT or the Internet of Things generates performance data, alerting FMs to potential breakdowns. FMs can monitor and control the devices from anywhere. Sumeet Group Enterprises technology solutions can lead to improvement in overall facility performance, efficiency of assets, cost and energy savings and increased productivity. Utilising smart building sensors allows us to monitor when & how spaces are occupied,” explained Amit.
Speaking of taking FM on a tech-enabled platform, Sumeet Group has a dedicated vertical developing the required software and digitally-enabled aids. “For example, CAFM software enables facility managers to plan, execute and monitor all activities involved in space and workplace management, asset management, reactive and planned preventative maintenance, operational facility services, room reservations and any other customer service request.”
Introducing automation in the Waste Management Services at RGIA, Hyderabad, Amit affirms that technological interventions will emerge as a front runner in the field of systematic waste management and set a benchmark for Indian airports. “The software will enhance SOPs and eliminate major paperwork. IoT, GPS monitoring systems and high-tech sensors will optimise hauling routes and obtain real-time data. Automation at RGIA also includes selfie-based attendance via Geo-fencing, Digital checklist via QR codes, Sensors for Bin Management, GPS trackers for Vehicle Tracking and Real-Time reporting which aims to boost efficiency and save money by reducing unnecessary pickups.”
Coming to the integrated security solutions, which involve multi-layered systems and personnel, automation will help tie each component and help monitoring on a single system. “In addition, advanced features such as video analytics will achieve even tighter security and respond more effectively to incidents,” added Amit, as he moves ahead with the vision of making Sumeet Group the largest and the most sophisticated business outsourcing service provider in India.
Focussed Future
Summit Salunke, Vice-Chairman of Sumeet Group
Reiterating its legacy in upholding the values instilled and understanding that ‘business is about our people’, Summit Salunke, Vice-Chairman of Sumeet Group, is set to “transform the enterprise into a large conglomerate”.
With revenue targets at ₹3500 crore, workforce at 100,000 people, establishing the Group as an MNC with presence in other APAC countries, entering B2C services and building state-of-the-art training centres in all four zones and to be in top three companies in Security, Facilities & Environmental Services in India, Summit is continuously on the move.
“Sumeet Group Enterprises along with its various international partners will participate in various State & Central Government Projects like City Cleaning, Safe City, Smart City, Digital Transformation, Emergency Services and ITMS.
“The joint ventures will bring the latest technology & services expertise to India. We will set up indigenous models for Manufacturing & Operating these businesses in India to support our Prime Minister’s Make in India Mission,” explained Summit.
Carrying with him his global expertise, Summit has evolved business strategies, planned new projects’ development and business integration initiatives of the Group in tune with the vision of the company.
Enumerating some of the latest acquisitions and partnerships, he mentioned about, “Urbaser Spain that will work in City Cleaning & Waste Management Projects; Grupo SSG Spain will work in emergency medical services, i.e. Dial 108 projects; OST USA will work in emergency response services, i.e. Dial 112 projects; Dahua Technology China will work in digital transformation, safe city & smart city projects; Elkoplast Czech Republic will work for environmental conservation products & equipment manufacturing; FactoryMind AI Norway will work in industrial automation & artificial intelligence projects; and MAGO Poland will work for manufacturing retail storage equipment & shop fittings.”
True to Sumeet Group Enterprises’ core competence of
“Making it possible”, the Salunkes are out to explore “The Power of Infinity”.
[slide-anything id=”53872″]