Srinivasan Ravi
#338Managing Director
62
Age
40y
Exp
39y
Tenure
6/10
Risk
🎓 Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering · PSG College of Technology
📜 — · —
🏛️ None
CompensationTBP
Personality
5
Open
8
Cons
5
Extr
5
Agre
3
Neur
Craftsman Auto
Consumer Cyclical · Mid Cap
High Growth · Founder-Centric
About
Srinivasan Ravi is the Managing Director of Craftsman Auto, a Mid Cap company in the Consumer Cyclical sector with a market cap of ₹17K Cr. A Autocratic leader with 40 years of experience, he is known for authority-driven decision-making and organic builder strategy. Known for maintaining strict control over manufacturing processes and a heavy emphasis on in-house capability building.
FAQ
What is Srinivasan Ravi's leadership style?
Srinivasan Ravi is classified as a Autocratic leader. He is authority-driven in decision-making, with a empire expander motivation and steady-marathon pace of execution.
What is Srinivasan Ravi's educational background?
Srinivasan Ravi holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from PSG College of Technology and a — from —.
Who is the CEO of Craftsman Auto?
Srinivasan Ravi is the Managing Director of Craftsman Auto. He has been with the company for 39 years and in the current role for 39 years.
Leadership DNA
ArchetypeAutocratic
MotivationEmpire Expander
CrisisCost Cutter
DecisionAuthority-Driven
GrowthOrganic Builder
PeopleNumbers Driven
InnovationFast-Follower
PaceSteady-Marathon
PurposeProfit-Pure
CustomerB2B-Enterprise
EmployerSteady Employer
BrandTechnical-Expert
FocusOperational Excellence
OrientationDeep Specialist
Leadership Evidence
“Known for maintaining strict control over manufacturing processes and a heavy emphasis on in-house capability building.”
⚡ Crisis●●●●○
Srinivasan Ravi maintains a lean, high-efficiency manufacturing model at Craftsman Automation, prioritizing tight operational control and margin protection over aggressive market expansion during downturns.
🎯 Motivation●●●●○
He has aggressively scaled Craftsman Automation from a small engineering shop into a diversified industrial powerhouse through sustained capacity expansion and vertical integration.
👥 People●●●●○
His leadership style is defined by a deep focus on shop-floor productivity metrics, machine utilization rates, and rigorous operational KPIs.
📈 Growth●●●●●
The company's growth has been primarily driven by continuous internal investment in advanced manufacturing capabilities and expanding its own production facilities rather than large-scale M&A.
💡 Innovation●●●●○
The company excels at scaling complex engineering and precision manufacturing processes by adopting proven global technologies for the Indian automotive market.
🏃 Pace●●●●○
The company follows a methodical, long-term approach to capacity building and capital expenditure, typical of a high-growth industrial engineering firm.
🌱 Purpose●●●○○
As a B2B industrial manufacturer, its strategic focus is primarily on operational efficiency, capacity expansion, and shareholder value rather than social mission-driven branding.
🏷️ Brand●●●●●
The company is widely respected for its deep in-house engineering capabilities, specifically in machining, aluminum die casting, and complex metal fabrication.
🤝 Customer●●●●●
Craftsman Auto operates as a critical tier-1 supplier to major automotive and industrial OEMs, focusing on long-term supply contracts.
💼 Employer●●●○○
The company maintains a reputation for stability and deep engineering expertise, prioritizing long-term technical skill retention over high-pressure startup environments.
📋 Mandate
Needs to capitalize on recent capacity expansions by diversifying into high-growth segments beyond traditional auto components.
🏢 Culture●●●○○
Highly promoter-driven organization where founder involvement significantly shapes the rapid scale-up and execution strategy.
Financials
Revenue FY25₹6K Cr
PAT FY25₹195 Cr
Rev CAGR 5Y37%
OPM8.7%
NPM3.4%
ROE6.8%
ROCE10.4%
P/E47.6
Fwd P/E27.4
P/B5.3
D/E109.3
Promoter50.3%
Institutional38.5%
Mkt Cap₹17K Cr
Compensation
To Be Published
Data being verified from audited reports
