Connecting The Dots with Firdaus Variava | Episode 10

About The Guest -Firdaus Variava, the Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Floorings and Tiles (BFT), is a visionary entrepreneur who breathed new life into his family's nearly century-old tile manufacturing business based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Taking over the reins a few decade ago, Firdaus's mother, Dilnavaz Variava, faced the challenge of reviving a business that was struggling to survive. When Firdaus came onboard with a keen understanding of the market, he introduced contemporary designs and collaborated with renowned artists and interior designers to bring a fresh perspective to the hand-made tile industry. Under his leadership, BFT underwent a successful rebranding, transitioning from retro-themed designs to trendy, uptrend patterns.Variava's strategic thinking extended beyond the domestic market, aiming for global expansion into the Middle East and Europe while maintaining a strong presence in India. His commitment to building lasting relationships with architects and interior designers has been a key element of BFT's success. The company's tiles, produced with a blend of European technologies and a touch of "Swadeshi legacy," adorn various prestigious locations, from Bollywood celebrities' homes to historic landmarks like the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. With a focus on quality, innovation and heritage, Variava has positioned BFT as a premium-class cement tile business, embodying the perfect blend of tradition and modernity.About the Host:Ashwin Bhadri the CEO of Equinox Labs - India's leading Food, Water & Air Testing Lab. Equinox is an Expert in FSSAI Compliance and Food Safety Management for Corporates and FnB Companies.Equinox Labs is a pioneer in Food Safety Monitoring and FSSAI Compliance. Equinox caters to a wide range of clients, including BPOs'​, MNCs'​, Food Caterers, Bakeries, and many more.I am a National Level Speaker on FSSAI and I have trained over 50,000 people on FSSAI. I personally advise over 500 companies on their FSSAI Compliance, EHS Policies, and Critical Infrastructure Maintenance.I work with several elite brands to help them develop Food Safety Programs and also work closely with FSSAI for implementing the new food safety orders in the country.