'Jayesh Desai started his career earning just ₹300 a month in Surat, working in a small factory with nothing of his own. Over decades of consistent effort, he built Rajhans Group into a ₹4,500 crore empire spanning food manufacturing, cinema, and real estate. His journey from a factory floor worker to one of Gujarat\'s most respected industrialists is one of Surat\'s defining success stories.'
'The early business of Rajhans was rooted in edible oil manufacturing, operating modest production units where every rupee earned was carefully reinvested back into the business. The discipline and operational focus developed during these years in the factory created a management culture that would sustain every subsequent expansion. Starting with something as essential as food manufacturing grounded the group\'s growth in industries that genuinely served people\'s daily needs.'
'By 1996, Rajhans had built a strong foundation in the edible oil business and made a bold entry into multiplex entertainment in 2000, a category that was still new to most of Gujarat. The decision to diversify into cinemas alongside manufacturing showed an early instinct for spotting lifestyle shifts in Surat\'s rapidly growing middle class. Each business line the group entered was backed by the same fundamentals — patient investment, quality focus, and deep knowledge of the local market.'
'In 2014, Rajhans entered the premium confectionery market with Schmitten chocolates, establishing one of India\'s largest chocolate manufacturing facilities to produce a Swiss-inspired product line. The factory operates round the clock, supplying retail chains, gifting markets, and export channels with millions of units every year. The launch of Schmitten marked Rajhans Group\'s successful transition from a regional industrial player to a nationally recognised consumer brand.'
'A Ferrari became one of the most memorable symbols of how far the Rajhans journey had come — a personal reward purchased after years of sacrifice and reinvestment in the business. This moment was not lost on the people of Surat who had watched the company grow from a small operation to a major employer across multiple industries. For a generation of young entrepreneurs in the city, it represented what decades of focused building can make possible.'
'Rajhans Group today operates over 160 cinema screens and has developed more than 30 million square feet of real estate across Gujarat, including townships, malls, and commercial complexes. These developments have helped reshape the urban landscape of Surat and surrounding cities, creating spaces where thousands of families live, work, and spend time every day. The scale of the group\'s portfolio reflects the deep confidence in Gujarat\'s growth that has guided every investment decision.'