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Legacy of Wealth Since 2002
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Our Story

A Legacy Forged in
Financial Wisdom

Established in 2002, Vikalpa Finvest has been the financial backbone of countless families and businesses across Rajkot and Gujarat for over two decades.

2002
Established
22+
Years of Trust
ARN-0163
AMFI Registered
VF
2002
"A great investment doesn't require luck โ€” it requires wisdom, patience, and the right guide by your side." โ€” Vikalpa Finvest Philosophy
Our Foundation

A philosophy inherited
from the previous generation

Vikalpa Finvest was founded by Ramkumar H. Barchha in 2002 with a philosophy inherited from his own father: that a financial advisor's deepest responsibility is not to generate returns โ€” it is to protect the families who trust him.

We have served multi-generational business families in Rajkot and across India for over two decades. We combine time-tested investment principles with contemporary market intelligence to craft strategies that stand the test of time.

Our philosophy is rooted in building relationships, not just portfolios. We take time to understand your goals, your family's aspirations, and your risk temperament โ€” then craft a strategy built to last generations.

What We Stand For

Our Core Pillars

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Trust & Transparency
Every recommendation backed by research and your best interest alone.
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Disciplined Approach
Systematic investing over market timing โ€” proven across two decades.
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Deep Expertise
Regulatory certifications and continuous market education since 2002.
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Long-Term Vision
We think in decades โ€” because real wealth is built over generations.
The Barchha Legacy

The Road Traveled

Before Vikalpa Finvest, the Barchha family built one of India's most respected industrial legacies โ€” a foundation of discipline, quality, and nation-building that shapes our financial philosophy to this day.

1967
Ashok Metal Industries

Founded in Rajkot in 1967, Ashok Metal Industries pioneered ISI quality-marked tin containers for edible oil, vanaspati, ghee, and milk powder โ€” manufactured without power, a first in India. A dedicated division, Mukesh Metal Box Co., was added in 1970 for Shudha Ghee packaging.

Manufacturing Arm
Ashok Machine Tools

The Group's machinery arm manufactures tin plant equipment for rectangular, round, and square containers. With 300+ turnkey plants installed pan-India, it provides technical and administrative consultancy and serves as the manufacturing backbone for Ashok Iron & Steel Fabricators Pvt. Ltd. (Rajkot) and Ashok Stove Pvt. Ltd.

1981
The 1981 Pivot โ€” Kerosene Stoves

In 1981, the Barchha brothers diversified into kerosene wick stoves โ€” raising thermal efficiency from 45% to 60% through patented design. Launched at โ‚น63 against a market price of โ‚น13โ€“โ‚น25, it became India's largest-selling wick stove under the 'Ashok' brand.

National Pride
Darshna Udyog

Building on this momentum, Ashok Group developed India's first ISI-marked pressure stove with a side tank, as per IS:10109 โ€” a landmark achievement in 50 years of Indian independence. This became a symbol of the Group's commitment to safety, quality, and national pride.

Marketing Arm
Mira Udyog Appliances Pvt. Ltd.

To bring all Group products under one roof, Mira Udyog was established as an exclusive marketing company. Operating on a single-window model, it markets the full Ashok product range โ€” from stoves to electronic gas lighters, chilly and nut cutters, and other household appliances โ€” while ensuring strict quality standards across every product.

From a single tin-making unit in 1967 to India's No. 1 stove brand โ€” the Ashok Group is a testament to the power of vision, craft, and uncompromising quality. It is this legacy of building with integrity that Ramkumar H. Barchha carried into Vikalpa Finvest in 2002.

Our Journey

Two Decades of Milestones

2002
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2008 Crisis
2012
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2016 Estate
2020
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2024 Legacy
Vikalpa Finvest Founded
Ramkumar H. Barchha establishes Vikalpa with ARN-0163 โ€” built on protecting families, not just portfolios.
Navigating the Global Crisis
While markets collapsed, Vikalpa's clients stayed protected. Discipline over speculation โ€” cemented forever.
Second Generation Joins
Vivek Barchha enters the practice, broadening scope to serve a new generation of investors and families.
Estate Planning Formalised
Vikalpa formalises Estate & Legacy Planning โ€” helping families think beyond wealth creation to preservation.
Vikalpa Shakti Launched
Ami Barchha launches Vikalpa Shakti โ€” empowering women with financial literacy and independence.
Two Decades of Legacy
2,000+ families. โ‚น500 Cr+ AUM. A third generation of clients now trusts Vikalpa with their financial future.
22+
Years of Trusted Advisory
1500
Crores in AUM Managed
1500
Families Served Across Gujarat
Meet the Team

The People Behind
Your Financial Future

The Vikalpa Circle โ†’
Ram Kumar Barcha
Ram Kumar Barcha
Founder & CEO
When families across Rajkot and Gujarat are looking for a trusted financial advisor โ€” someone who understands investments, insurance, and long-term wealth management โ€” they come to Ramkumar H. Barchha. With over 20 years of experience as a mutual fu...
Amee Barchha
Amee Barchha
Family Estate Planner & Marketing Executive
Amee Ramkumar Barchha is the person families turn to when they are ready to think beyond investments โ€” and start thinking about legacy. As Vikalpa Finvest's Family Estate Planner and Marketing Lead, Amee specialises in estate planning, will writing,...
Vivek Barcha
Vivek Barcha
Managing Director
Vivek Ramkumar Barchha is the Managing Director of Vikalpa Finvest, part of the Ashok Group, Rajkot โ€” overseeing the firm's operations, client relationships, and business growth across India and globally. A fourth-generation entrepreneur, Vivek join...

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