Our Founder

A Journey Rooted in Scientific Integrity

Late Sri Singavarapu Koteswara Rao founded Bhagiradha Chemicals in 1993 with a belief in science-led manufacturing and self-reliance. His quiet determination and integrity continue to shape the Company’s values, discipline, and long-term vision.

Sri Singavarapu Koteswara Rao

Our Founder-Our Visionary

A Scientific Legacy

The Vision That Shaped Bhagiradha

Sri Singavarapu Koteswara Rao (7 September 1945 – 4 July 2010) was a distinguished scientist and visionary entrepreneur whose life’s work laid the foundation for Bhagiradha Chemicals & Industries Limited(BCIL). A postgraduate in Chemical Engineering from IIT Madras, he combined academic excellence with deep industrial insight to build a career rooted in scientific rigour and practical application.

His early professional journey took him to globally reputed institutions, including a research fellowship at the University of Stuttgart, Germany, followed by several years as a Production Engineer at Chemische Werke Huls AG. These experiences shaped his understanding of large-scale manufacturing, process discipline, and operational excellence. On returning to India, he joined the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad, as a Senior Scientist, where he played a pivotal role in pioneering projects for the commercial manufacture of pesticides.

Guided by a strong belief in science-led self-reliance, Sri Koteswara Rao co-promoted Vantech Industry Limited in 1988 and went on to found Bhagiradha Chemicals in 1993. Under his leadership as Managing Director, the Company grew steadily into an internationally respected agrochemical manufacturer.
More than a founder, he was a builder of institutions. His values of integrity, discipline, and long-term thinking continue to shape Bhagiradha’s culture, inspiring generations to pursue excellence with purpose and responsibility.