Patriarch of the family & Chairman of the Group endorses chosen principles and values which Utkal follows. With his distinguished business and social credentials, he has led and safe-guarded the treasured Utkal culture. A born entrepreneur, he initiated with humble beginnings. But his zeal, sheer grit and robust ethics steered him through the times to continuing trust and success. Of course, after four decades of a distinguished business career and leadership of a diversified business group, his enthusiasm remains fresh as ever.