A Sneak Peek Into Our Group History

Founded in 2010, Spark Solar (formerly Spark International) is a part of consortium of Jakhotia Group which has been in business since 1952, having its forte in multifarious verticals such as Solar Energy, Contract Farming, Agri Business and chemicals. Spark Solar has its core focus set on providing clean energy products

The Early Days
The foundation of what would become Jakhotia group was laid in 1952 by Laxminarayanji Ramkisanji Jakhete - then a 28 year old who had learned the ropes of business while working in his fathers money lending firm – when he established a trading company in Jalgaon, India. A visionary entrepreneur and a committed philanthropist, Laxminarayanji founded business in sectors such as agri trading and contract farming
1952
The Early Days
Industrialization
The group now spearheaded by Ashok Laxminarayan Jakhete ventured into manufacturing of automotive pistons
1980
Industrialization
Industrialization
Manufacturing of chemicals (aluminium chloride, poly aluminium chloride) begins at state of the art factory at Jalgaon, India
1997
Industrialization in 1997
Expansion
Spark Solar established (formerly Spark International)
2010
Expansion
Expansion in 2012
Spark Solar enters into EPC business
2012
Expansion in 2012
Growth
Production of latest 5 Busbar technology solar panels begins.
2015
Growth
Spark solar becomes first company in India to launch half-cut solar panels.
2016
First Indian company to manufacture state-of-the-art 6 bus bar solar panels
2017
spark solar becomes largest BIPV module, manufacturer
2019
Spark Solar receives coveted award for the company of the year from prestigious solar quarter magazine
2021