Meghraj Singh Shekhawat, a native of the village of Royal in Khandela, Sikar, was raised in Gogameri and Ganganagar. Born to Shri Kalyan Singh Ji and Rukman Kanwar, he utilized his culinary expertise and business acumen to establish the MRS Group of Companies. With an initial investment of just Rs 1,400, his diversified enterprise now encompasses sectors such as infrastructure, mining, and hospitality, generating a revenue of Rs 300 crore. At the age of 54, he is focused on expanding his business empire, including developing a 600-acre township near Jaipur, adding new hotels, and securing additional infrastructure contracts.
Meghraj Singh Royal – Personal Details
| Profession | Businessman |
| Date of Birth | 03/08/1957 |
| Age | 66 Years |
| Height | 5’ 8’’ |
| Weight | 83 Kg. |
| Birth Place | Gogameri, Rajasthan |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Village Royal, District Sikar |
| College | N.A. |
| Educational Qualification | 12th |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family Details | Mrs. Saroj Kanwar (Wife) Mr. Manvendra Singh Shekhawat (Son) Mr. Raghvendra Singh (Son) Mrs. Jatan Kanwar (Daughter in law) Mrs. Divya Shekhawat (Daughter in law) Master Divyaraj Singh Shekhawat (Grand son) Ms. Devika Shekhawat (Grand daughter)
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| Religion | Hindu |
| Net Worth | INR 84.10 Cr. |
The Inspiring Journey of a Self-Made Man
- Stumbled into hospitality after missing a teacher training exam, enrolling in a hotel management course at the Food and Craft Institute in Jaipur in 1977.
- Worked as a chef in prestigious establishments like Ram Bagh Palace and the Governor’s House in Jaipur, and briefly in Bahrain.
- Returned to India with Rs 1,400 and transformed a camel stable in Jaisalmer into a successful restaurant, Trio, in 1986.
- Expanded into hospitality by leasing Narayan Vilas and later opening Gorbandh Palace, Jaisalmer’s first signature hotel, in 1995.
- Founded the MRS Group of Companies, diversifying into infrastructure, mining (sand and marble), liquor, and hospitality.
- Grew the business from a Rs 1,400 investment to a Rs 300 crore empire, overcoming a Rs 7 crore debt through resilience and strategic diversification.
- Involved locals as stakeholders in his ventures, fostering loyalty and sustainable growth.
- Focused on sustainable practices, such as making solar-powered boats for tourism at Fatehpur Lake near Udaipur to reduce environmental impact.
- Through the I Love Foundation, spearheaded initiatives like rainwater harvesting in Rajasthan to combat water scarcity, including farm ponds in Jaipur.
- Led skill development programs with Workverse, training 25 graduates in Jaisalmer (2021-2022) in workplace skills like communication and critical thinking.
- At age 67, plans to develop a township near Jaipur, expand hospitality with new hotels, and secure more infrastructure contracts.
- Entrusts his sons, Manvendra and Raghvendra, to carry forward his legacy of excellence.
Meghraj Singh Royal Career Journey
| 1958 | Born to Shri Kalyan Singh Ji and Rukman Kanwar. Grew up in Gogameri and Ganganagar |
| 1977-78 | At 19, came to Jaipur for a diploma at Food and Craft Institute |
| 1978- 81 | Joined as a trainee at Taj Rambagh Palace. Use to work as a trainee cook in one shift and FnB service in another to get double stipend |
| 1981-83 | Went to Bahrain to work for a Hotel and catering company and took a part time job at Greek Tourism |
| 1983 | Came back to India and got married to Mrs. Saroj Kanwar |
| 1983-1985 | Joined as a cook at the Greek Embassy in Saudi Arab and took a part time job at a Construction company |
| 1985 | Came to Jaisalmer to try his first entrepreneurial venture. Took a loan and leased out Narayan Vilas, an 8 room property |
| 1986 | Opens Restaurant the Trio with his brother-in-laws |
| 1988-1990 |
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| 1991 | Shifts to Jodhpur. Forms partnerships, bids for a 2 year contract for Liquor Distribution Rights in Jodhpur and wins it |
| 1992 | Opens Hotel Gorbandh Palace with 67 rooms |
| 1993 | Sell Hotel Gorbandh Palace to Shri Arvind Singh Ji of Mewar. HRH Group of Hotels |
| 1994 | Shifts base to Jaipur and starts trading Land holdings in Jaipur |
| 1995 | Buys Green Marble mines in Dungarpur |
| 1997 | Shifts to the Toll tax Business. Forms partnerships, bids for a Toll tax collection contract for Kotputli-Delhi and wins it |
| 1998 |
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| 1999-2000 |
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| 2000 | Opens Laxmi Niwas Palace with 58 rooms. Gives management to former colleagues from Ram bagh |
| 2001 | Suffers losses in the Mining business and changed complete management |
| 2002 | Opens a factory for Marble processing in Udaipur |
| 2003 | Buys a company which manufactures PVC pipes in Jaipur |
| 2005 | Buys land in Jaisalmer and takes the first BOT project in Bikaner in a partnership firm |
| 2007 | Starts construction of the Jaisalmer Hotel named Sam Fort in partnership. Initial plan to make 178 rooms with an aim of achieving 50-60 percent occupancy at ARR’s of 3000 |
| 2008 | Buys Narendra Bhawan, the residence of Maharaja Narendra Singh in Bikaner. Initial plan was to open a Hospital |
| 2009-2013 |
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| 2013-2017 |
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