I am a master in India

Chapter 318 Behemoth
The Suer Cement Plant has changed so much that Ron stood there for a long time when he first returned.

When he left last year, there was only one feeding tower and one rotary kiln here; now there are four.

The massive production lines lay side by side across the plains like giant beasts, their imposing presence awe-inspiring.

This area, which used to be just a small or medium-sized factory, has now developed into an industrial cluster.

More than 300 acres of surrounding land were expropriated and turned into a concrete jungle.

The six-story office building has been renovated and looks as beautiful as houses in New Delhi.

Six or seven new employee buildings were built to the west of the factory. They were all cement buildings, and thousands of workers lived there.

When many people first moved into the staff building, they were so surprised that they dared not take a step. To them, the building was like a palace.

What kind of places did farmers in Uttar Pradesh originally live in? You could say they were pigsties.

The workers are deeply grateful, and every morning in addition to praying to 36 million gods, they now also pray to Lord Sur.

Of course, only the most loyal, hardworking, and obedient people can move into the staff building; everyone else has to go back to their shack-like homes.

There were also educated young people from towns and cities who were eligible for dormitory allocation. They were technicians, naturally giving them a superior status compared to other workers.

In Uttar Pradesh, even a factory can be divided into different ranks based on the job position.

In the beginning, the laborers even had to pay a share of the wages to a foreman.

Ron later stopped this in time, jokingly saying that one's reputation and achievements should not be entrusted to others.

Here, only the Suer family holds absolute authority and has the right to determine the workers' income.

Look at how the workers practically grovel before Ron; that's the effect.

"What is the factory's current production capacity?" Ron was inspecting the production area.

“We added three more 300,000-ton production lines this year, and now our annual cement production exceeds one million tons,” replied Technical Director Gao Er.

"That's right, there's a huge gap in the cement market in Uttar Pradesh, and we need to continue expanding next year."

The Suer Cement Plant is now basically able to produce 3,000 tons per day, which is ten times more than last year.

His building materials company rightfully became the largest manufacturing cluster in the east, even bringing a market to the rural area of ​​Mirzabul.

Yes, right next to the factory workers' dormitory and not far from a tributary of the Ganges to the west, a brand new market was born.

Initially, it was a gathering place for peddlers from the town of Mirzapur, but as the number of people grew, it attracted even more merchants.

In order to secure a fixed stall, shrewd small merchants simply built houses on the spot to serve as shops, constructing them along the river.

There's a cement factory right next door; it's cheap and easy to use.

And so, shops started popping up like mushrooms.

Some people have even started building houses, seemingly preparing to settle down.

Unfortunately, in the rural areas of Uttar Pradesh, the workers at the Suhr cement plant are definitely among the high-spending group.

The wages of ordinary workers have risen to 500-1000 rupees, while skilled workers earn several thousand.

In the small village on the outskirts, what are the monthly expenses for an average farmer's family?
Less than one hundred rupees.

The workers at the Suer cement plant belong to the wealthy class in the area, and all consumption revolves around them.

Even if this place develops into a town in the future, no one will be surprised.

Right now, many makeshift shelters have been erected near the market. If left unchecked, it will likely develop into a distinctive slum very soon.

Ron couldn't pay attention to all these trivial matters, and the factory's management relied heavily on the Sue family.

“Mr. Gore, the cement plant in Gujarat will also have to rely on you a lot.”

"This is your trust in me." Gao Erle's mouth agape.

"Rest assured, Suer Building Materials will soon be establishing a group company, and the position of general manager of the technology department is vacant."

“Yes, I will go to Gujarat next month and stay there until the cement plant starts production,” Gore immediately replied.

"That's good. I plan to expand the cement business to other states and build it into a real industry."

Ron already owns two limestone mines, one in Uttar Pradesh and the other in Gujarat.

As far as he knew, there was also a limestone mine in Sombald, which was completely unexploited.

That area is close to eastern India, with many hilly areas and abundant mineral resources.

He planned to use that as a bargaining chip, hoping to secure it in the upcoming election.

To put it bluntly, Ron already sees Sonballard as his for the taking, and this election is a perfect opportunity.

With the two parties fighting so fiercely, how could they win him over without offering enticing benefits?

With the addition of Sonbard, Ron now owns three limestone mines, making him fully qualified to establish a mining conglomerate.

He valued this business no less than he valued Suer Electric.

Even when necessary, resources will be allocated to mining groups.

India's national conditions dictated that this was the only path he could take, and he deliberated for a long time before making his decision.

Suer Electric Appliances was certainly very successful and profitable, practically becoming his cash cow.

But how long can this era of opportunity last? Ten years from now, by the turn of the millennium, things will be different.

Frankly, Ron wasn't very confident that Sull Electric could maintain its leading position in the global market.

Once India fully opens its doors and tariffs are reduced to a certain level, the competitors for Suer Electric will no longer be those few local nobodies.

Foreign brands will flock in, and the high-tech aura of Japan and South Korea, along with the overwhelming manufacturing boom from Tokyo, will scatter Indian manufacturing to pieces.

Can Suer Electric remain standing and continue to lead the market?
Hard!

In terms of technology, India really doesn't have much of an advantage.

Suer Electric is currently benefiting from the advantages of Dongda University. If it cannot establish its own R&D system in the next few years, today's support will become tomorrow's competitor.

Ron is planning ahead and making advance arrangements for future industrial development.

What kind of business doesn't require high technical skills but has certain barriers to entry and is highly profitable?

Infrastructure! Minerals! Energy! Ports!
These industries are heavily state-owned, and the licensing requirements alone exclude most people. But once you succeed, it's a guaranteed income regardless of circumstances, completely unaffected by trade or tariffs.

Because they target the domestic market, and their customers are mostly government and public sectors, they have no competition.

Several of India's existing giants are doing the same thing, making large-scale forays into heavy industries such as infrastructure, oil, steel, and energy.

They don't invest much in cutting-edge technology; some of it is purely for show.

Does it mean they don't know that technology will dominate the future? No, they just don't want to take the risks.

Compared to the uncertainties of technology, controlling the means of production is more secure and more conducive to the continuation of the family business.

Ron is now also preparing to take this path, or rather, to take both paths.

Suer Electric Appliances represents a bet on the future, while mining, cement, and ports are laying the foundation for the family business.

Cement was the first step; the industry had begun to emerge, and expanding into the surrounding areas of Uttar Pradesh was a natural next step.

After touring the industrial center, Ron had a general understanding of the situation there.

Back in the office, only the members of the Suer family remained: Ratan and Arian from the eldest uncle's family, and Yash and Vihan from the third uncle's family.

They were all Ron's cousins, who took over managing the Sull Cement Plant business for him during the time he was away from Uttar Pradesh.

Of course, the factory's finances are handled by a professional team hired by Ron, and all accounts are simultaneously faxed to Mumbai.

Since everyone in front of him was family, Ron didn't stand on ceremony.

"Brother Ratan, is Mirzabul still peaceful lately?" He was first concerned about the surrounding situation.

"Don't worry, I'm here, nothing will happen." Ratan patted his chest loudly.

"What about the Tripatty family?"

"They've become much more honest, but they've started doing arms dealing again."

"Ok?"

"Brother, you know there aren't many industries you can do in Uttar Pradesh. Hemp is one, and arms is another. They require little investment and bring in money quickly."

The Tripati family used the money from selling opium to buy equipment and build factories, and that's how the new factory was established.

"Did they cause us any trouble?"

"Tch, Sul is not the same Sul as he was a year ago," Ratan said dismissively.

The other cousins ​​had similar expressions, and they chimed in, saying how the people in the east relied on the Suer family.

Judging from their demeanor, it seemed as if Suer had already become the overlord of this place.

“It’s best to be careful. Kalin Tripatty probably already suspects that we’re behind the arms factory,” Ron warned them.

"That guy was busy fighting with Songlabad in the south and couldn't take care of himself," Ratan said gloatingly.

"Tiraka?"

"Yes, Kalin's only son is dead, and he swore revenge in front of all his men. However, with the election approaching, both sides have tacitly agreed to a ceasefire."

Elections in Uttar Pradesh are a major event, and gangs are not allowed to carry guns during this period.

Anyone who dares to break the rules will become the public enemy of many state legislators, and the state armed police force will deal with them.

"Have Kalin and Tiraka made any moves in the election?" Ron asked casually.

“They’re all sending money to Yadav,” another cousin, Yash, replied.

“This guy can’t stand being alone,” Ron said, raising an eyebrow.

“They are envious of our Sur’s power, so they have all begun to intensify their efforts to win over Yadav.”

“I’ll go to Lucknow tomorrow,” Ron nodded.

"Brother, are you planning to continue supporting Yadav in this election?" Ratan disliked that bandit-like scoundrel.

“That’s not necessarily true. It all depends on which of these parties can give us more benefits,” Ron said with a smile.

"Yes, we don't need to keep clinging to them like that."

The Sue family is now qualified to say such things; their size is on a completely different level from those gangs.

"By the way, I'm planning to set up a family foundation."

"What fund?" The cousins ​​immediately perked up.

"Ten percent of the cement plant's profits will be deposited into this fund as dividends. You can discuss the specifics of how to manage it yourselves."

"Ten percent, entirely up to us?" Ratan's mouth was a little dry.

“Yes, we’re family, of course we should live a good life together,” Ron said with a smile.

“Yes! We are family, brothers!” The group waved their arms and shook their heads.

Ten percent of a cement plant's profits, that's quite a lot.

This year alone, as much as 60 tons of cement were produced here, with an average price of 2000 rupees per ton.

However, the profit margin of cement is extremely high, basically remaining at around 75%.

After deducting all costs, the cement plant's net profit since its establishment is approximately 9 million rupees.

Ten percent is 9000 million, a huge sum of money.

How much could a landowner like the Su family have earned each year? At most one or two million.

Ron has now increased the entire family's profits fiftyfold!
Ratan's cousins ​​had no complaints, because they knew that Ron owed the bank more than 10 billion rupees to build the cement plant.

Despite being burdened with so much debt, she still had to give 100 million rupees in cash to her family, which shows how much she cares about family ties.

Most importantly, the cement plant is currently producing 3,000 tons per day, and next year's profits will be at least two to three billion rupees.

Tsk tsk, how much would that be, ten percent?

Ratan suddenly realized that hemp grass was nothing special and not worth mentioning.

(End of this chapter)