1968
Hema Foundry Established
G. Lakshmi Pathi Reddy established Hema Foundry at the Anantapur Industrial Estate, manufacturing ceramic jars and pottery wheels.
Our Journey
Entrepreneurship across Generations. Businesses across Sectors.
HEMA GROUP's entrepreneurial roots trace back to 1968, when G. Lakshmi Pathi Reddy established Hema Foundry at the Anantapur Industrial Estate. Building on this industrial heritage, the Group expanded into Africa in 2006 under brothers Mr. Hari Kishore Reddy Gavireddygari and Mr. Uma Maheswar Reddy Gavireddygari.
The journey began with ceramic jars and pottery wheels at Hema Foundry. In 1980, the business moved into stone-processing machinery, establishing an engineering legacy that grew through Hema Industries in 1994 and Meghana Engineering Industries in 1996. These businesses remain in operation and have supplied more than 10,000 stone-processing machines across India.
From industrial manufacturing in India to consumer businesses across Africa, the enterprise evolved into a diversified family business built around entrepreneurship, technology, long-term thinking and responsible growth. Expansion into Africa began with mineral-water manufacturing in Uganda in 2006, followed by beverages, FMCG and agribusiness across multiple African markets.
Across every sector and geography, HEMA GROUP continues to build with a long-term perspective—combining entrepreneurial ambition with disciplined execution. Guided by enduring family values, the Group remains focused on creating responsible enterprises that contribute meaningfully to the communities and markets they serve.
Timeline
Milestones
1980
Stone-Processing Machinery
Hema Foundry began manufacturing stone-processing machinery, laying the foundation for the family's engineering businesses.
1994
Hema Industries Established
Hema Industries was established, expanding the family's industrial manufacturing and engineering capabilities.
1996
Meghana Engineering Industries
Meghana Engineering Industries was established and continues to operate today. Together, the engineering businesses have supplied more than 10,000 stone-processing machines across India.
2006
Africa
Entry into Uganda through mineral-water manufacturing. HEMA's international business journey begins.
2007
Beverages & FMCG
Expansion into beverage and liquor manufacturing.
2013
Agribusiness
Commercial poultry and egg-production operations begin in Malawi.
2014
Started Real Estate Sector in India
Pearl Gate Comforts established.
2017
Large-Scale Land Development
Shri Jyothiraadhitya Infra (SJI) established.
2017+
FMCG Diversification
Expansion into additional consumer and food products in Africa.
2022
Premium Real Estate
Golden Threshold launched.
2020s
Sustainability
Amber Enterprises expands the Group into vehicle recycling and circular economy.
Today
A Diversified Family Business Group
India and Africa. Multiple sectors. Multiple companies. One family enterprise.
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