Due to the sheer size and scale of operations of the entire group as a whole, every consumer of steel in the country is familiar with the brand "RATHI". The Group was the first in the country to create brand equity in steel bars and rods way back in 1965. Established in 1942, the RATHI STEELS group has been the pioneer and market leader in manufacturing of high quality steel bars. Continuing the legacy, RATHI has emerged as the largest selling brand in steel bars and rods.

It all started way back in 1942, when the country began to claim its right to Independence from foreign rule and assert itself. At a time when the call for 'Quit India' was given by Mahatma Gandhi, at a time when this country decided to write its own destiny, and that it'll no longer be subjugated to colonial powers.

That was when one visionary, Sh. Gordhan Das Rathi realized that India needs to build-up as a nation and to build-up a strong foundation for a nation to move on the path of progress you need one basic material, STEEL. It's the strength of this wonderful material on which all infrastructure-Bridges, Dams, Buildings, Roads stand. Facilities like Railways, Shipping, also have steel as their backbone. So in 1942, he established a small steel rolling mill in Delhi, having a production capacity of 0.5 ton per day. The motive was to manufacture steel bars and rods, to cater to the requirement of infrastructure sector. This small rolling mill underwent rapid expansion.