Guwahati-based Sustainable Bricks Manufacturer ZERUND Attains 400%+ YoY Revenue Growth

ZERUND aims to expand its footprints to 3 more cities from current presence in 8 cities

Sold 40 Lakh bricks till date and plans to double in Fiscal 2023-24

ZERUND, a Guwahati-based manufacturer of sustainable bricks, has announced that it has attained a noteworthy YoY growth of 410% in revenue from FY 2021-22 to FY 2022-23. This indicates its substantial growth trajectory in the sustainable construction industry with 2500+ clientele since its inception. Additionally, the company has sold 40,00,000 bricks to date, providing an eco-friendly solution to the construction industry and has very aggressive plan for this fiscal of taking this no. to more than 80,00,000 bricks..

ZERUND is currently witnessing a Month-on-Month (MoM) growth rate of 20%, which solidifies its position as a frontrunner in sustainable manufacturing practices. Last year, the company recycled over 1500+ tons of plastic waste and 10,000+ tons of industrial waste to manufacture its sustainable bricks, which further exemplifies its unwavering dedication to environmental responsibility. The brand’s net emission stands negative and it commits of recycling subsequent amount of other waste too which is also aligned to its aggressive expansion plans.

 

ZERUND Manufacturing Unit

“At ZERUND, we strongly believe that sustainable growth is the way forward to achieving a greener and more equitable future. We are proud of our sustainable manufacturing practices, which have been recognized and supported by prestigious institutions, reaffirming our steadfast commitment to sustainable development. As we strive to expand our operations and increase our reach, we remain dedicated to promoting eco-friendly practices and minimizing the carbon footprint of the construction industry. Through our continuous pursuit of innovation and refinement in our manufacturing processes, we aim to provide the construction industry with environmentally friendly solutions that are not only more efficient but also more cost-effective. With an eye towards scaling our operations, we eagerly look forward to contributing to building a better world for the present and future generations to come” said DAVID GOGOI, CO-FOUNDER &CEO, ZERUND.

In an effort to expand its reach and presence in the sustainable construction industry, ZERUND is actively seeking partnerships and exploring new opportunities to establish additional manufacturing facilities in both South and North India. Currently, the company has manufacturing facilities in North-East India and some parts of West India with a combined monthly manufacturing capacity of 3,50,000 bricks. Presently, the geographical reach of the company is in Northeast India, Bhutan, Bengal, and Maharashtra, where it has established itself as a leader in sustainable brick manufacturing. With the introduction of new manufacturing facilities, ZERUND aims to expand its footprint to 3 new cities which includes Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, and Bangalore.

ZERUND has secured significant financial backing from a multitude of renowned institutions, such as Gruhas Proptech, DLF family office, NEDFI, Anthill ventures, Villgro, Numaligarh Refinery Limited, Habitat for Humanity, and Assam Government (Grants), which align with its mission of fostering sustainable development. These investments have enabled the company to increase its production capacity, expand its operations, and cater to the escalating demand for environmentally friendly construction materials. In pursuit of further expansion, ZERUND plans to raise additional funds in the current year.

At present, ZERUND boasts a team of 50 highly skilled professionals dedicated to sustainable manufacturing practices. In a bid to bolster its operations and promote employment opportunities, the company also has very aggressive hiring plans this fiscal year. This initiative is poised to stimulate economic growth while creating new opportunities for skilled professionals across the country. By scaling up its workforce, ZERUND is reaffirming its commitment to sustainable growth and contributing towards the nation’s economic development.

About Zerund

Founded by Mousum Talukdar, David Gogoi and Rupam Choudhury, Guwahati Based Sustainability startup Zerund was started in the college lab as a final year engineering project . Zerund with its proprietary technology make Carbon negative, eco-friendly , lightweight bricks which have high strength, saves 15-20% of cost, provides high insulation and high earthquake resistance. Industrial production of this sophisticated building material started towards the end of 2018 in Guwahati, India. With continuous expansion of additional manufacturing plants to sustain the growing demand, brand is ready to cater the manufacturing capacity for next phase growth. Builders, Engineers, Architect and contractors not only appreciate excellent properties of Zerund, but also take a keen interest on energy-saving and pollution-free technology of the manufacturing process.

How A Guwahati Startup Is Creating Jobs In Secluded North-East India

Inspired by the Indian government's Startup India initiative of encouraging entrepreneurship among the youth, a Guwahati-based startup called Tech Variable is bringing together young and efficient engineers from across the northeast under one roof to brainstorm and give birth to innovative ideas and technologies.

Today, the Indian startup industry is said to have more than 19,000 companies, and is the third largest market for tech startups in the world. And, North East India has a crucial role to play if the industry wants to grow further faster.

At the starting of the ‘Start-Up India 2016’ conference coordinated by ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India), Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Mr. Jitendra Singh had revealed that the North-East states of India have extreme possibility to enter the startup environment. Singh had then stated that the DoNER Ministry is contemplating the feasibility of creating a venture fund for startups.

Talking to ANI, Ratnadeep Bhattacharjee, one of the co-founders and Tech Variable's Chief Operating Officer said that the startup is a result of the hard work of four people in total. He revealed that while he himself is a NIIT graduate, his other three co-founders are from TCS Mumbai, Delhi.

Sharing about what gave birth to Tech Variable, Bhattacharjee revealed that one fine day the four of them got together and thought about starting a service-based company in the Northeast region because they found that there was a niche market for it.

The Guwahati-based startup is providing a number of courses, including core java for beginners, advanced java, cloud computing to name a few.

Tech Variable acts as a platform for engineering students from reputed colleges in the region to pursue their internship and get trained under the experienced guidance of the seniors. The startup also organises a recruitment process for the job seekers.

According to the startup, their main aim is to enhance creativity and help in building the careers of talented youth in the North Eastern region of the Indian subcontinent.

The startup's latest batch constituted of 30-35 students. Not only did Tech Variable provide the students with training and internship, but it also got a few of them recruited. A few from the batch are still continuing their research based work.

Talking about his journey in TCS and Tech Variable, Nilutpal Boruah, co-founder and CEO, Tech Variable talked to ANI and said, "My journey in TCS was quite overwhelming; I had a very good learning experience and I learnt a lot about corporate culture but life in a start up is completely hectic you have to work a lot and constantly brainstorm about products and services."

In what could be considered as an admirable feet in such a short duration of time, a team named Techno Forensic, comprising of few trainees of Techno Variable from NIITS, Mirza in Guwahati under the leadership of Utpal Sarmah made the entire region proud by winning the Smart India Hackathon contest held recently in Delhi.

For the uninitiated, Smart India Hackathon was a 36-hour non-stop digital product development competition organised by the Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar.

The Techno Forensic team was successful able to design and develop solution against the problem statement given by the department of chemicals and petrochemicals within the stipulated 36 hours deadline.

Startups like Tech Variable can play a crucial role in encouraging the growth of the North-Eastern startup industry, which would result in creating more jobs for the youth of the region.