From a 10th-grade dropout to a ₹10+ Crore industrial leader
The inspiring journey of Mr. Santosh Mahadev Kangale — founder of Sahara Roofing Techno Solutions — as chronicled in the leading Marathi daily.
Mr. Santosh M. Kangale
Founder & Managing Director
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"Honesty is the secret of success"
"A 10th-grade dropout, Santosh Kangale built Sahara Roofing without ever sidelining honesty. Today, the company runs a 10+ crore turnover business — and never forgets the people who built it."
The article chronicles Mr. Kangale's extraordinary path — from a shy student who never completed schooling, to founding Sahara Roofing in 2004, to the company today that not only delivers ₹250 crore of work for India's largest industries but also runs the Sahara Charitable Trust supporting workers' families, children's education, and festive celebrations year-round.
Best Company Contractor Award
Honoured by leading Marathi daily Navbharat Maharashtra — the team's photo at the awards ceremony and the published coverage.
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"Navbharat Maharashtra recognized Sahara Roofing as one of the best company contractors — a tribute to 500+ skilled hands who deliver quality work every day, on every site."
The journey in milestones
Real impact, real people, real change — the Sahara story by the numbers.
A timeline of integrity
How a small welding shop in Khopoli became one of Maharashtra's most trusted industrial service providers.
A shy student with a different dream
Santosh Kangale grew up in a modest household. Schooling didn't work out — but the will to build something real took root early. He started taking odd jobs to support his family and learned fabrication hands-on.
Founding Sahara Roofing
With little capital but a mountain of determination, Santosh founded Sahara Roofing Techno Solutions in Khopoli — just a small welding workshop and a handful of skilled hands. From day one, the rule was simple: honesty first, work second.
Building the foundation
Steady growth through the most demanding projects — steel plants, cement factories, power stations. Sahara built a reputation for delivering on time, every time, with no compromise on safety.
Trusted by India's biggest
TATA Steel, JSW, L&T, Bajaj Electricals and 100+ other enterprises became long-term partners. Sahara crossed ₹100 crore of cumulative work delivered with a workforce of 250+ direct and 900+ indirect workers.
Recognition & awards
ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, Best Service Provider from AMNS Khopoli, NS-India Award, and the prestigious Govt. of Maharashtra No. 1 Award — recognition for uncompromising quality.
The Sahara Charitable Trust
Beyond business, Mr. Kangale runs the Sahara Charitable Trust — supporting workers' children's education, distributing school supplies, and celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and festivals with the entire Sahara family. Because success, for him, has always been about people.
Beyond Business
Mr. Kangale believes that a company is only as strong as the people who build it. The Sahara Charitable Trust is the practical expression of that belief.
- School materials for workers' children
- Support for higher education
- Christmas gift distribution
- Worker birthdays & anniversaries celebrated
- On-site medical support
- Emergency family assistance
Inspired by the story?
Talk to us about how Sahara Roofing can build something extraordinary for your business — with the same honesty that built ours.
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