About Bharat Cluster Ventures
A DPIIT-Recognized national development effort building 25+ Manufacturing Clusters across India, empowering MSMEs and generating 150,000+ direct & indirect jobs by 2032.
- Founder & Promoter — Bharat Cluster Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
- Managing Director — Krini Furniture Pvt. Ltd. | WWI Sourcing Pvt. Ltd.
- Corporate Member — Association of Furniture Manufacturers & Traders
- Patron Member — Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture
- Associate Member — Federation of Indian Plywood and Panel Industry
- Member — Bombay Chamber of Commerce
- Founder Member — Federation of Furniture and Allied Manufacturers of India (FFAMI)
DPIIT-Recognized Vision: A Lifetime in Industry, A Commitment to Nation-Building.
Since beginning his entrepreneurial journey in Mumbai in 1993, Amiet R. Barot has spent over three decades building businesses, strengthening supply chains, and creating opportunities for India's manufacturing sector. Before founding Bharat Cluster Ventures Private Limited (BCVPL), he established WWI Sourcing Private Limited, delivering end-to-end global sourcing, product development, quality assurance, and supply chain solutions for domestic and international markets, and Krini Furniture Private Limited, specializing in innovative furniture manufacturing.
These entrepreneurial experiences provided deep insights into the challenges faced by manufacturers, exporters, importers, and MSMEs, inspiring the vision to create integrated industrial ecosystems.
Today, as the Founder & Promoter of BCVPL, he is spearheading Maharashtra Global Furniture City (MAHA-GFC) — India's first integrated ecosystem for the Furniture, Interiors, Exteriors, and Built-Space Products fraternity. The initiative aims to organize MSMEs, attract investment, generate large-scale employment, strengthen exports, and reduce import dependence through collaboration and world-class infrastructure.
A respected industry leader and Past President of the Association of Furniture Manufacturers & Traders (India) and Past Co-Chairman – Furniture & Hardware Sector Committee, MACCIA, Amiet believes that India's next phase of industrial growth will be driven by collaboration rather than competition. Through BCVPL, he is committed to advancing the national vision of Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and Viksit Bharat 2047 — while building globally competitive industrial ecosystems that empower businesses to Collaborate • Create • Grow.
A three-decade journey of enterprise — and a long-term commitment to India's manufacturing ecosystem.
- Experience — 30+ years (since 1991)
- Background — Fourth-generation entrepreneur
- Education — B.E. (Electronics)
- Focus — Wood & furniture manufacturing
- Presence — Gujarat & Maharashtra
- Currently — Joint Secretary, AFMT (India)
A Fourth-Generation Legacy in Manufacturing
Carrying forward a fourth-generation family legacy in the wood and furniture industry, Shailesh Patel has built and scaled enterprises across manufacturing, distribution and integrated operations in Gujarat and Maharashtra — embracing innovation, technology and world-class manufacturing to transform traditional industry into globally competitive, value-driven business.
A firm believer in “Made in India, Built for the World,” he is passionate about strengthening India's manufacturing ecosystem and creating sustainable opportunities for future generations. As Joint Secretary of the Association of Furniture Manufacturers & Traders (India), he unites industry stakeholders and advocates transformative initiatives such as MAHA-GFC by Bharat Cluster Ventures.
Vision for a Developed India 2047
To establish a nationally scalable, integrated cluster ecosystem that strengthens MSMEs, SMEs and large industries through shared infrastructure, technology enablement, skill development and global market integration.
Reduce Furniture Imports to Near-Zero in 10 Years.
Through integrated clusters, sector-specific infrastructure, digital enablement and skilled workforce development — positioning India as a global furniture manufacturing and design hub.
This initiative is envisioned as a national development effort that requires active government support and partnership. Financial returns are secondary to national development outcomes.