Born in the historic city of Bikaner in Rajasthan (India), Premchand Goliya,chairman and MD, Meco Instruments Pvt. Ltd., went to Japan to learn about the latest manufacturing technologies. He returned to start manufacturing in India, taking the production of T&M equipment to a different level. He took over his family’s business and converted what was essentially a distribution set-up into a renowned T&M instruments company with worldwide repute. In conversation with Sneha Ambastha from Electronics Bazaar, Premchand Goliya talks about his journey so far.

Childhood

Born in the historic city of Bikaner in Rajasthan (India), I was a quiet child. I still cherish the memories of playing with my friends during summer. The days used to be hot then but the nights were pleasant, with a gentle breeze.

Student life

I was average in studies. Physics, chemistry and mathematics were my favourite subjects. They have been useful throughout my life. Being born in a business family, it was my ambition to enter the family business and take it a step forward. Thus was born my passion to study electrical engineering from a very young age. In this way I built a strong foundation for myself, my family and the next generations too. My youth began with this vision so I thrust myself into hard work, and never looked back ever since.

My family

We are four brothers and two sisters, and I am the eldest of my siblings. As I was growing up, my younger brothers and sisters were still studying.