Overview
With an innate drive to propel companies to their full potential, Rohit has dedicated his career to identifying opportunities that align with his values of integrity, precision, and growth. His investment philosophy is rooted in a deep respect for the legacy of TCR, yet his focus is distinctly modern, channelling his expertise into ventures that create tangible, impactful change.
Rohit Bafna doesn’t just lead with purpose—he redefines what leadership means, carrying TCR’s legacy forward with boundless vision and heart.
Background and experience
Rohit Bafna embodies the vision, energy, and bold foresight that drives TCR Engineering to new heights. Fuelled by a relentless passion for building and transforming businesses, Rohit has been instrumental in propelling TCR’s global presence with a unique mix of strategic insight and hands-on leadership.
Passionate about every facet of business, Rohit is known for his strategic acumen and keen eye for value creation, whether he’s analysing emerging markets or expanding TCR’s influence across borders. He stands on the shoulders of his family’s pioneering spirit, carrying forward his father’s legacy while introducing fresh perspectives to stay ahead of industry advancements. Rohit has also cultivated relationships with partners worldwide, seamlessly expanding TCR’s footprint and enabling innovative solutions that resonate globally.
Leads strategy, operations, digital transformation, business development, and compliance across the group. He drives the AI and digital agenda, the AiOM asset-integrity platform, the brand and website, HR policy, and group investment. He carries the firm's international footprint across India, the GCC, and Southeast Asia, and has built the partner relationships that extend TCR's reach into new markets and service lines.
Rohit’s leadership is driven by his innate ability to see the big picture and his unmatched knack for rallying high-performance teams. Under his guidance, TCR transformed the landscape of material testing, forging ahead with digital solutions and building a robust online community. His career has been defined by a hands-on approach that’s strategic, visionary, and laser-focused on the customer. With previous leadership roles in international business development at Mphasis and Verizon, Rohit earned a reputation for deeply understanding customer pain points and crafting powerful, tech-forward solutions for clients like Chase, ABN AMRO, and Singapore Airlines.
Rohit is a true people-first leader whose joie de vivre and dedication to empowering others have a lasting impact on everyone he meets. His commitment goes beyond business: he’s a dedicated board member of "Each One, Teach One," a philanthropic organisation dedicated to educating and uplifting underprivileged children in India.
In the Bafna tradition, Rohit sees investment as more than just financial growth—it’s about nurturing companies to embody excellence, ethics, and endurance. His commitment to these ideals drives him to uphold the family’s core values, making each venture a testament to TCR’s legacy of trust and quality. Through his unique blend of passion and expertise, Rohit Bafna ensures that TCR’s story continues, reaching new heights with every investment and every partnership.
Rohit Bafna on video
TCR publishes its own work on YouTube. 4 films are below, recorded on the bench, in the field and at the plant. Each one loads only when you press play: nothing is requested from Google before that.
- TCR and its team on the "Proudly Made in India" Movement
- Rohit Bafna on India's Republic Day and National Budget Jan 25 2023
- Rohit Bafna's Visionary Address at TCR Advanced's 25th Anniversary Celebration
- Rohit Bafna Honors the Legacy of Mr. V.K. Bafna, Founder & Chairman Emeritus of TCR Engineering
On the podcast
Rohit Bafna appears on the TCR Engineering podcast channel, where TCR discusses failure investigations, asset integrity and the standards the work is held to. The episodes are published on TCR Engineering’s own channel.
In the Insights
Rohit Bafna is named in 14 published articles in the TCR Engineering Insights archive, covering the investigations, accreditations and technical work Rohit has been part of. Each one is dated and on the record. The 12 most recent are shown first.
Why Global Manufacturing Giants Are Choosing India for Critical Materials Testing
ONGC Specification Testing: Your Complete Guide to Mechanical, Corrosion, and CTOD Testing
TCR Engineering Achieves JSRS Certification for Oman
TCR Advanced: 25 Years of Innovation and Excellence
50th Year logo launch
TCR Qatar opens with BIEWU
TCR Advanced celebrates milestone year 2015-16
Team Member Appreciation and Incentive Day at TCR Arabia
Rohit Bafna welcomes HE Dr Abdul Hussain Bin Ali Mirza
Rohit Bafna honored with "Bihar Asmita Samman"
Middle East Nondestructive Testing Conference and Exhibition
The other 2
The rest of the bench
Rohit Bafna is one of 28 named leaders across TCR Engineering, TCR Advanced and the group functions. Every one of them is on record with their role, their credentials and the work they sign for.