Introducing the Visionary behind Sankalp Group: Dr. Kailash Goenka

Dr. Kailash Goenka, better known for his enterprising genius, is the founder and driving force behind the internationally recognised Sankalp Group. Recognised for his profound sense of quality and commitment to innovation, Kailash Goenka has taken a simple South Indian restaurant and built it into an international brand covering food service, hospitality and real estate.

Starting Small and Thinking Big

From humble beginnings in Ahmedabad, India, Kailash Ramavtar Goenka, known as Kailash Goenka, had a simple dream: to showcase authentic South Indian cuisine as a mainstream offering. With the opening of the first Sankalp Restaurant in 1980 came not only consistent quality dining, but also the beginning of a trusted global brand.

At the time, the restaurant industry in India was still developing, but Dr Kailash Goenka had the vision to increase the standards for a standardized restaurant concept - great taste, hygiene and service. A local restaurant quickly became a household name.

Growth of the Sankalp Empire

Founded by the visionary Dr Kailash Goenka, the Sankalp Group grew at an extraordinary rate. The group did not merely develop into restaurants alone - it became a multi-dimensional entity. Today the Kailash Goenka Sankalp Group includes:

• 155+ restaurants across India and worldwide

• Luxury hotels and resorts

• A growing real estate portfolio

• Packaged food and spice products in the Sankalp brand

With such diversification, Dr. Kailash Goenka demonstrates that true entrepreneurship is about developing scalable systems — and innovating across different sectors.

Recognitions and Contributions

Dr. Goenka has received a remarkable number of awards and recognition for his contributions to entrepreneurship, but also for being an ambassador for Indian cuisine and hospitality around the world.

Outside of business, Kailash Ramavtar Goenka is also known for his philanthropic endeavors, supporting education and community service programs throughout Gujarat and different parts of India.

Global but Local

Now that the Sankalp Group has reached a level of internationalization across countries like the USA, UAE, UK, and Australia, Kailash Goenka maintains that the essence of the brand is rooted in Indian values and traditions. Each of the international outlets encapsulates the group's original commitment to quality and cultural context.

The balance Kailash Goenka Sankalp Group has achieved in maintaining both tradition and innovation is one of the main reasons it has remained successful — even in very competitive markets.

In closing

Dr. Kailash Goenka's journey from a single restaurant to an empire is a compelling example of how vision, consistency, and hard work leads to legacy. Today the name Kailash Goenka stands for quality hospitality, ethical business practices, and globalization.

Whether you know Kailash Ramavtar Goenka, founder of Sankalp, or simply Dr. Kailash Goenka, his contributions to the food and hospitality industry are remarkable — and continuing to grow.