If you are looking for something heavier and melodic at the same time—something different from heavy metal, a different attitude, then you certainly need a brush with, Kishan Lal Mehrotra, Chairman and Managing Director, Manganese Ore (India) Limited (MOIL). He is not a new name for those familiar with metal business. A man, known for his versatility, vision and energetic steps, Mehrotra has charted a new graph for MOIL. Mehrotra, was instrumental in giving a new direction to the MOIL. As a result, MOIL is one of the leading manganese mining and processing public sector companies in the country today. He believes making people feel valued by openly recognizing their achievements and empower them with as much as possible in their sphere of responsibility.

According to him, it is a must to understand every person in the Team in order to develop commitment, providing ample opportunities to transform everybody into winners. One needs to create and maintain an environment in which individuals work together in groups towards the accomplishment of common objectives. Its sales turnover crossed Rs 175.27 crore long back in 2003 registering a growth by 11 per cent. MOIL under the leadership of Mehrotra is also credited with producing 6000 tonnes of ferro manganese against a target of 5000 tonnes and 930 tonnes of electrolytic Manganese Dioxide against the target of 1000 tonnes. It is also the largest employer in the manganese mining industry having a total work force of 7500 employees in the country. Popular with his workers and colleagues, Mehrotra is known for introducing various schemes in the MOIL so as to upgrade it technologically.

This has not only given a fillip to its production but has also enhanced the efficiency of its various units. Keeping it in tune with time, MOIL under Mehrotra and his predecessors have also modified its products to suit the market requirement. Also responsible for export sales to make up the shortfall in domestic sales in high-grade ore, MOIL has consistently ensured high quality manganese in all grades so as to retain the market leadership.

One of the Miniratna public sector undertakings, MOIL was set up long back in 1896 and has expanded its operation to 10 major mines, out of which six are located in Maharashtra and four in Madhya Pradesh. And not surprising, under the able guidance of Mehrotra, all the mines are doing exceedingly well. Mehrotra's innovative ideas and his adaptability to changing time has not only made MOIL one of the successful business enterprise but has added several feathers to its operation. Understandably, Mehrotra has added strength to MOIL and provided it a solid foundation, on which the company has been building its edifice.