Executive Team

Leadership & Management

Formed by qualified mining engineers, consultants, and technical specialists with over 15 years of hands-on industry expertise.

Visionary Founder

Promoter & Executive Leadership

Founder & Managing Director

Mr. Amit Vengilat

Pioneer in integrated quarry management in India. Mining engineer with over 15+ years of hands-on experience in mine planning, rock mechanics, controlled blasting, statutory compliances, and crushing plant commissioning. Founded Astra Ventures in 2014 and incorporated MERL in 2016 to professionalize India's aggregate sector.

Key Credentials & Expertise:

B.E. Mining Engineering

15+ Years Industry Experience

Registered Mining Consultant

Expert in SEIAA & IBM Compliances

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"Mining and Crushing is a science, but at MERL, we call it an ART. We know rock behavior and properties thoroughly, allowing our clients to execute infrastructure projects tension-free."

— Mr. Amit Vengilat

Director - Operations & Projects

Abhilash K. S.

Expert in mining site execution, heavy equipment fleet management, and crushing plant operations. Manages day-to-day production targets, logistics dispatch, and site safety across operational clusters.

Key Credentials & Expertise:

Mechanical Engineering

Crusher Erection Specialist

12+ Years Plant Experience

Fleet Logistics Optimization

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"Mining and Crushing is a science, but at MERL, we call it an ART. We know rock behavior and properties thoroughly, allowing our clients to execute infrastructure projects tension-free."

— Abhilash K. S.

Technical Backbone

Technical & Engineering Team

Our multidisciplinary team of engineers and domain specialists ensuring smooth operational execution across all quarry sites.

Statutory & Environmental Clearance Lead

Overcomes complex regulatory pathways across SEIAA, IBM, DGMS, and Pollution Control Boards to ensure 100% legal compliance.

Drilling & Controlled Blasting Supervisor

Licensed DGMS shotfirer ensuring zero vibration impact, optimal rock fragmentation, and safety compliance.

Crushing & Quality Assurance Manager

Manages multi-stage cone crushers, screen calibrations, and daily laboratory testing for aggregate flakiness & impact strength.

Logistics & Client Dispatch Lead

Coordinates dumper fleets and rail siding dispatch to deliver high-volume orders for highway & infrastructure contractors.

Would You Like to Consult with Our Technical Team?

Speak directly with our mining engineers for site investigation, proof of concept reports, or statutory consultancy.

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