Hello,
I am
Uppal Shah

a proud “school-dropout”, a serial entrepreneur and a techno savvy philanthropist

About

Uppal Jitendra Shah born in 1982 is a school dropout who is now a serial entrepreneur, also known as the tech guru and a visionary in Sugar Industry. The co-founder of JK Group stepped into the world of business at the young age of 15 back in 1997 and since then he has played a distinct role in bringing and shaping the group into what it is today. He wears many caps such as the Founder, Managing Director, CEO, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Strategic Planner, Chief Editor, Chartered Financial Planner etc a few examples among many in the conglomerate of his businesses.

Mr. Uppal Shah is deeply committed to fostering a positive work culture and attitude. He has registered his quote, “Answer is, Batao karna kya hai..!” with Indian Intellectual Property, exemplifying his strong and forward-thinking vision.

Hobbies

Having a hobby is a good way to recharge and relax away from work.
Photography
62%
Listening Music
84%
Learning New Skills
78%
Experiment Gadgets
100%
Playing a Musical Instrument
90%
Travelling
82%

Biography

Since he was a child, Uppal has been the kid who was always inclined towards puzzles, brain teasers, riddles etc. He was an extraordinary kid who always tried to be involved in deciphering the workings of the toys and other things by splitting them open and trying to put them back together. Always looking for a simpler and creative way to fix them. He showed his creative side at a young age and it continues to this day. It is the same brain storming, trying to look for easy solutions to the current problems is the biggest tool in his arsenal that has enabled him to achieve the “Titan of the Business” title in such a short span of time.

Since Uppal was a school dropout, he majorly imparted knowledge from his father ensuring that he only getting trained in the most practical life and business skills necessary to manage the day-to-day business and giving him all the tools that he would need in future to expand his dreams of making JK Sugar a huge business empire.

Much of Uppal’s passion, focus towards goals and determination for business can be credited to his father, his role model, who despite an overwhelming adversity, quit his safe job at a state-owned enterprise years ago and industrialized his venture. This innate skill of his father influenced him to navigate tumults from being a junior high dropout to a self-educated man and a successful business leader. His father taught him about an unparalleled love for business, knack towards being successful and a rigid will in the face of challenges.

In an attempt to replicate the successful story of his father, Uppal managed to industrialize the empire of JK Group through diversifying into various verticals. Starting from an analysis and then a series of strategic planning, including feasibility analysis, market research, investment/return ratio forecasting, etc. he ventured into an ambitious plan to conquer the market and started implementing power packed plan of action and strategies resulting in a small scale trading in sugar shaping up to be a massive business house where uplifting lives through meaningful ventures became the success mantra.

Growth Enabler & Game Changer

Over the years Uppal Shah encompassed massive growth spreading the wings of his businesses in the fields right from Sugar Trading & Supply, Stocks & Commodities Broking, Wealth Management, Digital & Social Media Marketing, Conceptualising and Building Technology Softwares, functioning Sports & Lifestyle products, Internet Broadband Service Providers, to Digitizing many traditional businesses.

Strongly believing in being passionate about goals and striking the rod to opportunities, Uppal Shah also feels that the road to success is going to be long so it’s a must to enjoy the journey. Uppal Shah has always trusted his instincts and been flexible along with persistence more than any spreadsheet. He has also been a staunch believer in teamwork knowing that no individual can be a master at everything. His success formula has always remained the same i.e. execution, execution & execution!!

Portfolio

Established in the year 1981, JK Group was founded and cultivated under the leadership of Mr. Jitu Shah. He is also acknowledged as a pioneer and trendsetter in the sugar trading business, expanding its foothold in the region, and has established itself as one of the prominent Business Group along with other branches under its vast umbrella with its roots in Kolhapur.
COMPANY

POSITION

YEAR

JK Sugars / Sugar Broking House

Director

1997
JK Samor Enterprise / Venture Partners
Co-founder
2016
Agrahyah Technologies (aawaz.com) / Voice & Audio Solutions
Co Founder

2017

ChiniMandi / Media & Networking Portal
Founder, CEO, CTO

2018

JK Sugars & Commodities (eBuySugar) / Online Sugar Trade Portal
Founder, CEO, CTO
2020
SEIC / Conference for Sugar & Allied Industry
CEO
2022
Agrimandi.live / Research & Advisory House
Co-founder
2022
SEIA / Awards for Sugar & Allied Industry
CEO
2023
AIYTech.in / Technology Solutions Provider
CEO
2023
BioEnergyTimes / News & Information Portal
CEO
2024
RoundTable / Roundtable Conference for Sugar & Allied Industry
CEO
2024
AgriInsite / Agri Commodity News Hub
CEO
2024

Philanthropy

Exhibiting a true commitment to social responsibility is equally important to Uppal Shah and every individual associated with him at JK Group. Uppal has ensured this significant element within himself and the organization administered under JK Shah Charitable Trust.

The aim has always been to enable and empower the under-priveleged with a specific emphasis on health, education and access to the basic needs. The trust supports many initiatives including recurring meals facilities to the needy, improving educational facilities in rural areas, promoting hygiene and various empowering programmes.

Uppal also plays an integral role by empowering the youth and making them accelerate their dreams. He supports youth by extending mentorship towards startups and youth programmes. He is an active member of many business and social organisations.

Photo Gallery

A beautiful accumulation of memories with people & thoughts put together.

Awards & Recognition

Despite believing that, “Education is the sharpest weapon to conquer anything in life”, he feels if he would have spent years for education, he might have not stood where he is today. Uppal credits his success to his family and his strong backbones; his father Jitendrakumar Shah and younger brother Hemant Jitendrakumar Shah.

Uppal Shah is highly determined and preaches that hurdles in life aren’t actually obstacles, but they are opportunities to better destinations in life. He has always strived towards growth as he feels there are many worlds left yet to be conquered!

Maharashtra Ratna Award

Uppal awarded as Maharashtra Ratna By Maharashtra Gaurav Puraskar

Most Innovative MSME Award

Agrahyah Tech awarded as India’s Most Innovative MSMEs by ET Rise

Amazon Alexa Preferred Partner Agency

Agrahyah Tech recognised as a Preferred Partner Agency for Alexa Skills, by Amazon Alexa.

Best Vernacular Podcast Award

Aawaz.com awarded in India Content Leadership Award in India Technology Awards, Powered by UFO Digital Movies & Inkspell.

Top Influencer Amazon AI Agency

Agrahyah Tech awarded as Top Influencer Agency by Amazon AI for our contribution to the ecosystem in Alexa Agency Summit.

Web Summit Pitch Award – Portugal

Awarded by Kazakhstan Telecom Department.

Best News Content in Podcast

ChiniMandi Podcast has been #awarded the Best News Content on Radio/Podcast by India Content Leadership – Awards & Conference.

Paul Harris Fellow

Recognised Mr. Uppal as Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International.

Youngest Serial Entrepreneur Award

Uppal have been awarded the “Youngest Serial Entrepreneur” Award by Avdhut Gupte, Organised by Sakal Media Group.

Times Achievers of South Maharashtra

JK Group awarded as Times Achievers of South Maharashtra by Hon. Shriniwas Patil Saheb – Member of Parliament, India

Most Successful Businessman

By School Reunion Shah NM Gujarati Highschool.

Fastest Growing Indian Company Award

Ruggedian awarded as Fastest Growing Indian Company by Former Dy. Prime Minister of Thailand.

Man of the Sugar Conclave

Awarded by All India Sugar Trade Association in Sugar Conclave by Hon. Pankaja Munde.

Social Media Followers Award

By School Reunion Shah NM Gujarati Highschool.

Conceptualizing Lifestyle Award

Ruggedian awarded for Experiential Events & Conceptualising Lifestyle by Radio City.

Blog

Sugar industry in India gets digital push with eBuySugar.com
Kolhapur based entrepreneur Uppal Shah, decided to resort to digitisation in the sugar business.
With eBuySugar, the Rs 2-lakh-crore sugar sector is finally going digital
A two-year-old platform, started amid the pandemic, is now looking to usher in a digital revolution.
The numbers speak for themselves
Businesses
5 +
Products
1 +
Team strength
75 +
Uplifted lives
80000 +

Testimonial

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Contact

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Name: Uppal J. Shah
Address: 329, E, New Shahupuri, Amatya Tower,
3rd & 4th Floor, Dabholkar Corner, Kolhapur – 416002 (Maharashtra)
Phone: +91 – 231 – 6688888
Email: info@uppalshah.com
Website: www.uppalshah.com


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