Learners International School - Greater Noida

Dr. Mahesh Gupta is the Founder-Chairman of Kent RO Systems, India’s leading water purifier company. A first generation entrepreneur, he has more than half a dozen patented technologies to his credit, including the revolutionary water purification method that saves both water and retains its essential minerals. Dr. Gupta, an IIT graduate from Kanpur in Mechanical Engineering and an alumni of Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun, began his early career in 1978 with the prestigious Indian Oil. After eleven years, having realized a deeper calling to innovate and conserve oil, he started his first company ‘S.S. Engineering’ to manufacture ‘Innovative Oil Conservation Appliances’. These innovative instruments used for oil testing and checking its pilferage continue to be used today under the brand name KENT OIL METERS, proving to be a successful business ahead of its times. In 1998, Dr. Mahesh Gupta entered the Healthcare segment and launched the first domestic RO water purifier. He started the company from scratch and competed with leading national & international water purifier brands. Today Kent RO Systems Ltd. is one of the leading and most dynamic water purifier companies in India, commanding a market share of about 40% in RO water purifier segment. In recognition of his contribution towards providing safe and healthy drinking water in rural and urban areas, he has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate degree by Sri Sri University Orissa and popularly known as the PURE WATER MAN of India. In 2016, he also spearheaded the PHD Chamber of Commerce as its President. With an ambitious growth plan, innovative marketing strategies and state-of-the-art technology, Dr. Gupta believes in bridging social inequities and leaving no one behind. Furthering his mission, he recently adopted 8 backward villages with a commitment to provide clean water and build toilets for improving conditions of sanitation. Dr. Gupta derives his inner strength from a strong spiritual foundation. He has long been a disciple of His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji and an active member of the Art of Living foundation. The future of our younger generation, especially their education is a cause close to Dr. Gupta’s heart. He often makes time to guide young minds as a mentor under the IIT Alumni Association as well as through guest lectures at several MBA institutes and entrepreneurship development programs.