About the group
Minerals, metals and oilfield supply, built around barite manufacturing in Andhra Pradesh and a global trading hub in the UAE.
Group story
Garuda Group began with barite. Garuda Mineralia Private Limited manufactures drilling-grade barite at its works near Kodur, Andhra Pradesh, close to the Mangampet deposit, one of the world’s largest barite deposits. Our company has grown from a single source of barite to multiple sources, and we now have five different origins of barite.
As customers’ drilling programmes moved to new basins, the group followed. Garuda Global LLC was established in the UAE as the international holding, treasury and trading company, adding ferro alloys, copper cathodes and aluminium to the group’s business. Operating subsidiaries in Suriname, Guyana and Argentina now support supply close to the Guyana-Suriname Basin and Vaca Muerta, with Namibia and the Orange Basin to come. With operations in multiple locations, our team is focused on growing across multiple segments.
Vision
To be a trusted international source of industrial minerals, metals and oilfield supplies, and the go-to supplier for all our customers’ requirements.
Mission
To deliver specification-grade products reliably, through direct manufacturing and dependable logistics from source to customer, supported by our trading network and local presence.
Straightforward dealing with customers, suppliers, banks and partners.
Products specified, tested and documented to the standard the customer buys against.
Supply and logistics planned around our customers’ drilling and production schedules.
Safe operations and care for people, communities and the environment wherever we work.
Leadership
Director
Yaswanth Vattikunta is a Director of Garuda Group, the international minerals, metals and oilfield-supply group, with responsibilities spanning the barite, drilling chemicals and metals trading businesses across India, the UAE, South America and Africa.
Director
K Hanumantha Rao is a retired Deputy Commissioner of Commercial Taxes with the Government of Andhra Pradesh and currently heads the group’s Indian operations.
Director of Overseas Subsidiaries
Piotr Waga has more than 20 years of experience in mineral sourcing and QA/QC.
Commitment
Safe working practices across mining, grinding, packing and logistics.
Responsible sourcing and considered use of energy, water and land at our sites.
We welcome discussions with JV partners, banks and development finance institutions.