About Us
Vandana Saree is a household name in cotton sarees and suits in India and has perfected the art and science of designing, manufacturing and merchandising an exquisite range of cotton textile products, from fabric to style.
In the pre-independence era, our business was founded by Shri Govind Ram ji Lohia, a first generation entrepreneur with a small saree shop at Kolkata. Later, under the leadership of his successor Shri Narayan Prasad
Lohia, Shri Ram Kumar Lohia, and Late Krishan Kumar Lohia the business grew significantly. In the year 1992, with a strategic vision, the second generation of Lohia family transitioned into a corporate structure under “N R Design Centre Private Limited”. Further in the year 1998, first factory was set up in Hooghly, Kolkata in order to commence the production of Cotton Sarees. Read more
Director's Desk
Gyanesh Lohia
Gyanesh Lohia aged 42 years is the Promoter, Whole Time Director and CFO of our Company. He holds a degree of Bachelors of Commerce from University of Calcutta. He has 23 years of experience in product & financial management, market analysis and maintaining supplier relation in the textile industry. He has been associated with our Company since March 31, 2009. He is responsible for overall operations, strategic planning and financial management of the Company.
Prabhu Lohia
Prabhu Lohia aged 43 years is the Promoter and Managing Director of our Company. He holds a degree in Bachelors of Commerce from University of Calcutta. He has 24 years of experience in Finance, Accounts and the textile industry. He has been associated with our Company since March 31, 2009. He is responsible for developing and implementation of strategic plans for the growth of the Company while ensuring financial stability and maintaining strong client relationships.
Narain Prasad Lohia
Narain Prasad Lohia aged 77 years is the Promoter & Non-Executive Director of our Company. He holds a degree of Bachelors of Commerce from University of Calcutta. He has more than five decades of experience in business strategy, production and development in the textile industry. He has been associated with our Company since incorporation. He is responsible for the overall management of operations, ensuring that manufacturing runs effectively and meets performance targets
Bhargav Samirbhai Vyas
Bhargav Samirbhai Vyas aged 35 years is the Non-Executive Independent Director of our Company. He holds a certificate of membership from Institute of Company Secretaries of India Further, he also holds degree of Bachelors of Law from University of Mumbai and a Bachelors of Commerce from University of Mumbai. He has 7 years of corporate experience in Secretarial, Compliance, and Governance & General Management. He was appointed as an Independent Director of the company with effect from August 24, 2024.
Vandana Nahata
Vandana Nahata aged 34 years is the Non-Executive Independent Director of our Company. She holds a certificate of membership from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. She has 7 years of experience in taxation, statutory audits and concurrent audits. She was appointed as an Independent Director of the company with effect from August 24, 2024.
Key Managerial Personnel
Sweta Agarwal
Sweta Agarwal aged 37 years is the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer for our Company. She holds a certificate of membership from Institute of Company Secretaries of India. She has been associated with our Company since September 24, 2024 and is responsible for managing the company secretarial functions in our Company. She has 13 years of experience in Direct and Indirect Taxes. Prior to joining our Company, she was associated with Vasu and Company, Kolkata.
Senior Management Personnel
Aradhana Roy
Aradhana Roy aged 44 years is the HR Head of our Company. She holds a Master in Business Administration in Human Resource Management from Castle Bridge University, UK in 2011, a Post Graduate in Advanced Diploma in Business Management from Edexcel - Ethames Graduate School, UK in 2010, a Post Graduate Diploma in Business and Management from London School of Commerce, UK in 2006, and a Bachelor in Commerce with a specialization in Accounts from Calcutta University in 2003. She completed her W.B.C.H.S.E in Commerce from Dinabandhu Andrews College in 2000.
She has been associated with our company since March 13, 2023. Prior to joining our Company, She was associated with Ambition Job and Placement, Rank Consultancy Private Limited, TK Maxx Convent Garden. She has around 13 years of experience in managing the full spectrum of recruitment, performance management, team handling, payroll, HR policies, customer service, and other administrative work. She is responsible for manpower planning, talent sourcing, onboarding, policy & sop development, payroll administration, etc.
Debasish Dey
Debasish Dey aged 36 years is the Accounts and Finance Head of our Company. He earned his Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from Calcutta University in 2008. He has been associated with our company since September 15, 2008. Prior to joining our Company, he had no previous associations with any other organization. He has around decade of experience in managing financial operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. He is responsible for financial planning and analysis financial reporting, budgeting, strategic planning and maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Pawan Kumar Jalan
Pawan Kumar Jalan aged 65 years is the Sales Head of our Company. After completion of matriculation, he has joined our company since incorporation. He has been associated with our company since May 20, 1992. He has more than four decade’s years of experience in sales department. He is responsible for leading sales team in achieving targets, expand market presence through strategic planning and execution.
Rohit Daruka
Rohit Daruka aged 34 years is the Operation Head of our Company. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) from R Lal College, Lakhi Sarai, Bihar in 2012.He has been associated with our company since 2012. Prior to joining our Company, he had no previous associations with any other organization. He has more than one-decade of experience in overseeing various operational tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of daily business activities. He is responsible for coordinating with multiple departments to streamline workflows, overseeing inventory management, and managing supply chain logistics.
Mission
Our mission is to empower Indian women to buy high-quality, skin-friendly, casual & festive wear cotton sarees and suits at reasonable prices while safeguarding the environment by producing eco-friendly and bio-degradable products with pollution-free production processes. We aim to provide employment to the local community by regularly employing local artisans, handcrafters and workers and stand out as a socially responsible organization.
Vision
Our vision is to become India’s most trusted textile brand by providing our customers with high-quality and eco-friendly cotton textile products at affordable prices. We aim to actualise our Nation’s vision of Women Empowerment, Make in India and Rural Employment.
