Vijay Badrinarayan Zawar

Founder & Chairman | Zawar Group

The Beginning

Born into a farming family in India, Vijay Zawar's story is one of transformation—from agricultural roots to building a diversified business empire spanning continents. His journey embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of modern India.

Experience: 40+ Years | Global Footprint: 6 Countries

Leadership Portfolio

Chairman | Zawar Group

Founder and architect of a diversified conglomerate established in 1985. Transformed the group from regional cement trading into a multi-sector powerhouse encompassing energy, mining, and international mineral development.

Chairman | Enrich Energy Private Limited

Spearheaded India's first private solar park initiative, delivering 500 MWp capacity through innovative solar parks and comprehensive EPC solutions for private and government clients.

Chairman & Director | Zawar Natural Resources Private Limited

Drives the group's mining and exploration strategy across India, Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Greenland, focusing on base metals, precious metals, critical minerals, and gold.

International Directorships

Active board member of Zawar Resources PLC (UK) and multiple entities across Nordic regions, demonstrating global corporate governance capabilities.

Governance Footprint

A proven track record in building robust governance frameworks across multiple industries and geographies.

Career Span

30+ corporate entities

Active Directorships

15 companies

Roles Held

Director | Designated Partner | Non-Individual Subscriber

Industry Expertise

Sector Focus
Mining & Exploration International mineral development through Zawar Natural Resources
Renewable Energy Solar park development and EPC solutions via Enrich Energy
Real Estate Strategic holdings and development ventures
Manufacturing Cement production and construction materials

The Entrepreneurial Journey

From Farm to Fortune

Rising from a farming family background, Vijay Zawar launched his business career in cement trading during the 1980s—a bold move that laid the foundation for decades of expansion and innovation.

Strategic Evolution

  • 1985-2006: Built India's leading cement trading operation
  • 2006-2011: Acquired and operated manufacturing facility (0.5M tonnes capacity)
  • 2011-Present: Pioneered private solar park development in India
  • 2012-Present: Expanded into international mineral exploration

Awards & Recognition

Pride of India Gold Award (1996)

Conferred by the External Affairs Minister of India, New Delhi

World Leadership Businessperson (2014)

Houston, USA

Global Business Leadership Award (2017)

Mumbai, India

Leadership Philosophy

From Farm to Fortune

"Building enterprises that create lasting value across generations and geographies."

Vijay Zawar's leadership is characterized by:

  • Strategic Diversification – Identifying and entering high-growth sectors
  • Sustainable Growth – Balancing profitability with environmental responsibility
  • Global Vision –Expanding beyond borders while maintaining strong roots
  • Corporate Excellence –Upholding highest standards of governance and ethics

The story isn't finished. The best chapters may still be unwritten.

Today, Vijay Badrinarayan Zawar stands as a testament to what vision, perseverance, and strategic thinking can achieve. From cement dust to solar panels to mineral-rich Nordic lands—his journey continues to inspire and create value.