·             Kirti Dilip Rathod is a 2nd generation entrepreneur. Delux Bearings manufactures Ball Bearings for Automotive, Railways and Windmill application.

·         Education – Graduate Economics, Accounting 

·         MDP in AIM, Philippines and AOTS, Japan.

·         Languages – French, Italian, Gujrati, Hindi 

·             Career – 5 years Textile Machinery Components, 10 years buying Machine Tools, 20 years Shopfloor Manufacturing, Assembly, 15 years Lean Manufacturing ( 3 clusters – Foundation, Advanced, Manufacturing ) Aftermarket 20 years. 

·             Hobbies – Tennis, Yoga, Skiing, 5 kms running, trekking, bird watching, Film Appreciation

·             Passionate & implemented modern technology & manufacturing processes.

·             Last lap – Writing an e-Book April 2026

·             Elected as Deputy Chairman (WR) of Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA) for 2013-2014.

·             Elected as the second Vice-Chairman of Textile Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (India) (TMMA) for the year 2010-2011.

·             Spear headed the company drive for business acquisition to Tier 1 companies in Germany, Italy, USA, Mexico, Brazil.