Three decades of practical mining.

Nivedan founded Fortune with a belief that a mining business should create lasting value for its customers, its people and the communities around its operations. He has led the company’s growth from a single quarry into a diversified mining and minerals business, combining hands-on industry knowledge with financial discipline and a commitment to quality.

Through Fortune’s joint venture with the Madhya Pradesh State Mining Corporation, he helped establish a foundation for public-private collaboration in the state’s mining sector. His leadership has built Fortune’s international customer relationships and embedded responsible mining into its operating approach, reflected in recognition from the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries for social responsibility.

As Fortune enters its next chapter, Nivedan’s focus is on building the capabilities, partnerships and operating standards needed to scale—while preserving the accountability and community relationships on which the business was founded.

Ruchika helps translate Fortune’s strategy into the people, processes and relationships that sustain its operations. She oversees human resources and day-to-day business coordination, supports domestic and international business development, and champions professional development across the organisation. Her focus is on building a business where clear responsibilities, capable teams and continuous improvement drive performance.

She also leads Fortune’s community engagement and corporate social responsibility programmes, with initiatives spanning education, health and social welfare. Through a public-private partnership approach to village development, she brings the company, public institutions and local communities together to address shared priorities and support lasting progress around Fortune’s operations.

Her commitment to education extends beyond the company: she is also a founder of a K–12 school in Madhya Pradesh. Across both roles, she works to expand opportunity and strengthen the institutions that help communities thrive.