Who We Are
A Legacy of Enterprise. A Vision for the Future.
Founded in 1980 at Kandla Port, Friends Group began its journey with a focused commitment to delivering reliable port, shipping, and logistics services. Built on strong ethical foundations and operational discipline, the Group steadily earned the trust of industries and trade partners across the region.
Over the decades, Friends Group has evolved into a diversified business conglomerate with operations spanning Services, Manufacturing, and Trading. What unites these businesses is a shared philosophy of long-term value creation, asset-backed growth, and responsible diversification.
Friends Group continues to build enterprises that contribute to economic development , industrial progress , and sustainable growth .
OUR HISTORY
Four Decades of Vision, Growth & Transformation
1980
Foundation
Began with reliable shipping services at Kandla Port
1985
Diversification
Diversified into salt manufacturing & exports
1990
Globalization
Expanded into global commodity exports
2000
Manufacturing
Entered steel & iron ore manufacturing
2006
Renewables
Invested in renewable energy (wind projects)
2010
Expansion
Started castor oil production & global exports
2011
Development
Ventured into real estate development
2012
Dealership
Established Mahindra Commercial Vehicles dealership
2017
Production
Began sponge steel manufacturing
2019
Authorization
Authorized JCB dealership
2021
Association
Added TATA Motors dealership
2022
Restructuring
Procured a vessel, exited tank terminal business
2023
Integration
Expanded into steel pipes, coils & PEB solutions
2024
Innovation
Commenced bromine manufacturing
CSR & COMMUNITY IMPACT
Committed to Communities. Responsible in Growth.
CLIENTS TESTIMNIAL
What our Clients say about Us
“Friends Group’s integrated approach and long-standing reliability make them a trusted partner across operations.”
“A group with strong ethics, consistent delivery, and deep understanding of industrial supply chains.”
“Decades of experience backed by modern infrastructure — a dependable name in the region.”
