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Born into the prestigious Agrawal family of the Vishal Group in Kathmandu, Arpit Agrawal emerged as a pioneer in one of the largest companies deeply embedded in the fabric of Nepali commerce. His journey is not just one of honed business acumen. It is also one of deep love for his heritage.
“I watch my son walk into the sandbox with kids he doesn’t know. They bring their toys and skills, build new castles, demonstrate dynamic movement, and constantly innovate new ways to play. And I think: – this is how work should be, and we have to see it as play,” says Arpit. “For all of our employees to feel engaged, we have to keep play alive. We have to keep innovating through play.”
Arpit always knew that for him, leveraging technology was central to Vishal Group's transformation. Infrastructure What started as hardware enhancements and adoption of his cloud platform became an evolution in technology that gave rise to a new Vishal Group that leverages the power of data-driven decision-making. Currently, Vishal Group's digital infrastructure serves as the nerve center that oversees demand management, supply chain optimization, warehousing, front-end sales, and international cooperation efficiency. In industries where leading companies invest heavily in research and development, most competitors are expected to take five to 10 years to catch up, despite aggressive strategies and technology investments. Vishal Group not only has the largest import portfolio in the country but also holds 100% of its partnerships.
“Expansion is not a goal. It is a journey. We are not only servicing our customers but also mastering efficiency in every aspect of Vishal Group,” muses Arpit. Leveraging tech-savvy solutions has created avant-garde technology-based accountability and efficiency within Vishal Group.
Arpit's influence is evident in the group's wide distribution and extensive network reaching every household in Nepal. Arpit's vision for the future goes beyond growth as a financial reporting metric to meet the burgeoning demands of the middle class and the needs of the next generation. “We have been bringing the world to Nepal for decades and we recognize that we are working towards a self-sufficient Nepal for future generations. , which means investing in manufacturing and capacity building. This is the balance that each multi-industry company in Nepal must decide to start with today. ” This sentiment is reflected in the work of the Vishal Group Foundation, which primarily works on education and capacity building across various industries, supporting the country's largest academic .
As the Vishal Group continues to transform industries in Nepal, the conglomerate looks set to become the next big force in the labyrinth of South Asia's business landscape. Mr. Arpit Agrawal was appointed.
