Bhumika Chauhan
Every business has a purpose, but some are born from necessity, urgency, and empathy. For Mr. Gulshan Barawal, the Founder of Shiv Sai Fire Services, that purpose was clear from the very beginning: to save lives. His entrepreneurial journey began after witnessing the destructive impact of fire accidents—scenes that etched themselves permanently in his memory. From those moments, a mission was born: spread fire safety across the nation.
Founded in 2007 in Gurugram, Shiv Sai Fire Services began as a small venture but with a big vision. At a time when fire safety was often overlooked in India, Gulshan was determined to change mindsets. He wanted people to see fire extinguishers not as luxury items for institutions, but as essentials for every household, school, hospital, and workplace.
Today, his company has grown into a fast-expanding enterprise with a turnover of ₹5 crore. Its products are deployed across educational campuses, healthcare centers, commercial buildings, and residential apartments. This wide spectrum of impact has made Shiv Sai a name associated with trust and safety.
Gulshan’s philosophy is straightforward yet powerful: safety cannot be compromised. He has never diluted quality or cut corners to chase short-term gains. This commitment, coupled with his personable nature, has helped him build credibility even in the face of competition from bigger players.
One of his biggest challenges has been competing with large corporations that dominate contracts. “Big companies do not give work to small businessmen,” he laments. But instead of bowing to this bias, he doubled down on his core values—quality, reliability, and persistence. His efforts gradually paid off as customers recognized his sincerity and the dependability of his products.
Over time, Gulshan’s efforts were acknowledged with prestigious awards, including the Blindwink India Business Award, LIFA Business Award, and EIA Business Award. These accolades stand as milestones in his ongoing journey of raising awareness about fire safety.
For Gulshan, entrepreneurship is not only about business—it is about responsibility. He sees himself as both a social worker and a businessman. His goal is not limited to expanding market share, but to spread awareness so that no family suffers the loss he once witnessed.
His inspiration, Dhirubhai Ambani, fuels his belief that hard work and perseverance can overcome any barrier. That inspiration, paired with his own lived experiences, has shaped his resilience as an entrepreneur.
Looking to the future, Gulshan envisions exponential growth—a hundredfold expansion. He wants Shiv Sai Fire Services to become a household name synonymous with fire safety. Through his website and outreach efforts, he is pushing fire awareness into public consciousness, creating a culture where safety is prioritized.
To budding entrepreneurs, his advice is rooted in honesty: “Business is easy if done honestly. Only honesty keeps business alive.” His words echo the very foundation of his company, reminding us that integrity is the strongest currency in entrepreneurship.
Gulshan Barawal’s story is proof that when business meets purpose, the results transcend profit. By protecting lives and properties, he is not only building a company but also creating a national movement of awareness and safety.
