People know this prestigious brand as "C.P. Lagdiwala", the pioneer firm for gold/silver melting, refining, testing, along with its manufacturing, since 1927, long before India's independence.
Mr. Chunilal Pujabhai Kansara(1920), who knew fundamentals and principles of metallurgy started and established the golden sun of "C.P. Kansara". The first and foremost organization which served and provided the best quality work in gold/silver melting, refining and testing.
Inspired by him, another intellectual figure, Shree Babubhai Krishnalal Kansara fondly known as 'Babukaka' handled the entire firm, absorbing the responsibilities of marketing, public relations and Q.C. With deep knowledge of principles of metallurgy, specifically in the core branch of mineral refining industry, he refined large quantity of gold using cupellation and parting method when gold was becoming a prime commodity in India. So, mint traders and masters, from round the country came to him, seeking the knowledge that only came from the experience in field. Between 1950 - 1980, the only method used for refining gold/silver was 'Black Stone Touch' method, locally known as 'Kasoti'. Only C.P. Kansara used internationally approved cyanide method for purification. As a result, lots of government officials came to him and shared their quota of knowledge with him, making him more mature in this field and gave him an insight to how the traditional and modern Indian gold market functioned.
Mr. Chunilal Pujabhai Kansara(1920), who knew fundamentals and principles of metallurgy started and established the golden sun of "C.P. Kansara". The first and foremost organization which served and provided the best quality work in gold/silver melting, refining and testing.
Inspired by him, another intellectual figure, Shree Babubhai Krishnalal Kansara fondly known as 'Babukaka' handled the entire firm, absorbing the responsibilities of marketing, public relations and Q.C. With deep knowledge of principles of metallurgy, specifically in the core branch of mineral refining industry, he refined large quantity of gold using cupellation and parting method when gold was becoming a prime commodity in India. So, mint traders and masters, from round the country came to him, seeking the knowledge that only came from the experience in field. Between 1950 - 1980, the only method used for refining gold/silver was 'Black Stone Touch' method, locally known as 'Kasoti'. Only C.P. Kansara used internationally approved cyanide method for purification. As a result, lots of government officials came to him and shared their quota of knowledge with him, making him more mature in this field and gave him an insight to how the traditional and modern Indian gold market functioned.
To continue the ideals of the family business, Shree Bhagwandas Krishnalal Kansara held the baton and continued the firm. He improvised the business, by adopting latest technology, leading the plants as per Indian Standard Specifications. For gold/silver testing, he used 'The Fire Assay' method which is approved by the Reserve Bank of India and Indian Government, as per IS-1417 and IS-1418.He established and controlled production in four different locations, in fields of electrolysis of copper and silver, recovery of platinum group metals (silver, gold, solarium, tellurium) from copper anode slime, given to us by Hindustan Copper, Khetadi, Rajastan. Along with this, he started production of Silver Nitrate commercially which is basically used in mirror and pharmaceutical industries. Back then, started as the sale of 200 grams, current production and supply capacity has been amplified to as much as 1000 kilograms per month. He also shared his knowledge of metallurgy to many analytical laboratories, new industries, chemists, and thus tried to give back to the society, that gave him everything. He was very socially responsible person and served as the president of the community.
To assist him, his younger sibling, Shree Satish Krishnalal Kansara handled task of quality control, as well as production and other aspects of safety. Co-ordination, being a prime importance in this business, was main focus of his. His forte was copper refining. He dedicated a lot of time in processing copper anode slime. He managed all the business tours necessary to handle the raw materials and equipments required for the purification process. His main focus was to promote the company as a whole and manage the production requirements as per the market demands. His keen insight in the manufacture process along with the details of trade, his contribution glorified the name "C.P. Kansara". His business acumen and human personality gained more customer satisfaction, ultimately leading to laying the foundation of the work as it is today.
Before two years, the youngest son of Bhagwandas Kansara, Shree Pathik Kansara, found his way to heaven, ending his 38 years long contribution for the industry. During his days, he managed all the work in manufacturing, refining department, public relations and accounts management. He played a very important and unforgettable role in laying foundations for the modern structure that the company, "C.P. Kansara" is today. His contribution to this company will always be held in the highest of regards by us.
Before two years, the youngest son of Bhagwandas Kansara, Shree Pathik Kansara, found his way to heaven, ending his 38 years long contribution for the industry. During his days, he managed all the work in manufacturing, refining department, public relations and accounts management. He played a very important and unforgettable role in laying foundations for the modern structure that the company, "C.P. Kansara" is today. His contribution to this company will always be held in the highest of regards by us.
