Tracing The Success Story of Ravi Pillai : RP Group of Companies

 Born in Kerala to a farming family, Ravi Pillai has become a successful construction tycoon. His net worth is approximately $1.7 billion

It is worth hearing the story of Ravi Pillai, and how he built a multi-billion-dollar business empire. This is especially important for aspiring entrepreneurs. He left his home in Kerala to seek riches in the late 1970s and has since become one of the most successful businessmen in India. His story is nothing short of a tale of rags to riches. He started a chit fund with borrowed money, then moved to Kerala to start an engineering contract company. He is now the Chairman, Managing Director, and founder of Middle East-based RP Group of Companies.

Pillai was a foreigner who had never traveled abroad before and didn't know anyone. It was difficult for him to get started. He worked as a partner with Abdullah Juan, a businessman, during his two first years in Saudi Arabia.

Soon thereafter, they joined forces with Nasser al-Hajri. Today, Nasser Al-Hajri Corporation ranks among the top general contractors in the Middle East. Pillai, who was a more than 50 percent partner in the company, later founded RP Group.

It started with just 120 employees. Pillai's hard work and determination helped the RP group secure several infrastructure projects and defense-related construction contracts at a time when Indian businesses were not likely to get notable projects in the Middle East. His early successes include the construction of Riyadh Airport's Royal Air Terminal.

COVID Relief Operations

Ravi Pillai is a man of action and not words. When he stated that he valued kindness, the magnate was eloquent in his words. While India was reeling from the second wave coronavirus attack, Pillai set to work. He created the RP Foundation to oversee philanthropic activities.COVID Relief Operations: Rs 15 Crore.

The Malayali expatriate group has received Rs 5 crore from the total amount. Pillai is well aware of the close connection between the Gulf region and Malayali communities and the hardships they faced during the pandemic. Pinarayi Vijayan, Kerala Chief Minister, will receive the amount for distribution via NORKA Roots.

The remainder of Rs 10 crores will go to the theRP foundation to provide financial assistance for economically disadvantaged families. This initiative will be of benefit to widows and those who are struggling to pay for medical expenses. The RP Foundation will also provide assistance to families that are unable or unwilling to pay for the wedding expenses of their daughters.

Ravi Pillai, a student at the Cochin University, started his own chit funds company by borrowing Rs 1,00,000. He saved the money and reinvested it. Pillai founded his own construction business. He was able to secure a contract with Vellore Hindustan Newsprint Factory. Due to labor issues, he had to close his unit.

RP foundation is known for its philanthropic activities same as Tata foundation and Adani foundation run by Priti Adani.