Vishu Bhoosnurmath

Managing Director

The Indian pharmaceutical industry has a significant impact on the global economy, ranking third in volume and supplying to over 200 countries globally! While the economic reforms in the 90s made the country pharmaceutically self-sufficient, since 2000, the industry has been on a juggernaut. A major part of its success can be attributed to the country’s excellent infrastructure and talent pool available!

India is also home to numerous pharma engineering and design consultancy organizations that support pharmaceutical companies to set up facilities from development to commercial scale manufacturing of pharmaceutical products. Among India's leading pharma engineering and design consultancy organizations, one firm that stands out from the rest in terms of deep industry expertise and high-quality delivery is Vishva Associates LLP!

Started by Vishu Bhoosnurmath, Vishva Associates is a Navi Mumbai-based Technology, Architecture, Engineering & Project Management consultancy firm providing services to Pharmaceutical and allied Industries. This includes engineering of Labs, Kilo-Labs, Pilot Plants and commercial Plants with associated infrastructure facilities like warehouses, and Laboratories, as per applicable guidelines. The firm also specializes in setting up Green Laboratories for clients while complying with the latest regulations.

An accomplished industry leader and technocrat with a proven track record in Engineering, Projects, Procurement, and Contract Management, Vishu has been a part of the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry for over 35 years. Leveraging his considerable industry experience and global exposure, he envisioned building a niche company, thus starting Vishva Associates in 2010.

A Wide Service Portfolio based on Client Requirement

Coming to the service portfolio, Vishva offers a wide range of design engineering and management services, including Project conceptualisation, Frontline Engineering, Basic Engineering, Detailed Engineering including Architecture, Procurement Support and Project Management Services. What makes it stand out from the rest is the world-class service it offers to its clients. Vishu has meticulously built and trained the team, making it well-aligned with his working style. “While starting Vishva, I had a clear vision of the differentiating factors that would help us stand out from the rest in the market. Being a part of the industry for such a long time helps me to understand the client's expectations from the consultants very well”, explains Vishu.

Focus on Sustainability & Customer Centricity

“It’s not just about designing and building a manufacturing facility”, says Vishu! “It’s about giving Technical & Engineering inputs to clients that help them to optimize their investment! The consultant needs to understand the dynamics of the investment made by the clients”. The firm’s USP lies in its ability to offer future-proof technical solutions to its clients that can stay relevant at least for a decade against the rapidly evolving industry trends! Last but not least, Vishva is well-known for offering sustainable building designs and has been a part of various award-winning green projects, including a recent formulation plant in Sri Lanka that got the prestigious LEED

Platinum Certification!

Vishva works pan India and also overseas. According to Vishu, clear communication with all stakeholders of the project is of prime importance! It could be as simple as communicating about the work to a construction worker at the site! When it comes to handling large-scale projects, the team has developed various guidelines for project monitoring that help it track the project development as well as financial spending.

Mitigating the Industry Challenges

Since its inception in 2010, Vishva has come a long way in terms of overall growth and client base. However, the journey has its share of challenges. One of the biggest challenges faced by the firm is making clients understand and appreciate the design concepts. Apart from well-established clients, the firm also works with mid-sized and startups. When it comes to clients with different mindsets, educating and bringing them on the same platform can be a tough task to achieve. Another major challenge faced by the firm is the unavailability of skilled manpower. However, being a part of the industry for over three decades has helped the team with a good network of contractors, enabling it to avail the right resources based on client requirements.

Future Roadmap

Vishva is the first Indian organization to introduce concept of green laboratories. The firm has partnered with a French organization for over a decade to build green laboratories. Coming to the future roadmap, the firm is looking forward to offering innovative Technology & Engineering solutions to its clients in the Chemical & Pharmaceutical industry. "We are currently working on various innovative technologies that can bring down energy consumption while enhancing overall productivity. A major benefit of these technologies is that they environment-friendly. Apart from that, we are also working on incorporating automation and AI into the overall process that would make the plant easy and safe to operate", Vishu signs off.