We can’t help but reflect on the vision of our founder, Mr. V.K. Bafna. He wasn’t just a brilliant metallurgist; he was a man who deeply believed in the potential of India. After completing his education in the United States, he could’ve stayed abroad, could’ve pursued an easier path—but he chose to come back. He came back to build something here, something that could lift India up on the global stage. And that was a powerful choice.
He started TCR in 1973 with a small lab in Bombay Central and would go from trader to trader in the Mumbai Metal Market, collecting samples himself and taking them back to the lab. That’s how personal it was for him. He built trust one handshake at a time, one test at a time. And that’s why this company still stands strong today. Because no matter how big we’ve grown, we’ve never forgotten those values—reliability, integrity, and commitment to quality.
Here are some early images from the start in 1973:
Mr. V.K. Bafna believed in being a team player and for him the TCR team of employees was his family. He took great pride in celebrating all religious festivals with fellow team members.
