“Make in India” Gets a New Boost — Indian MSME Guardian Assessment Pvt. Ltd. Expands to Qatar

Giving new momentum to the Make in India initiative and India’s growing leadership in global quality and professional services, Guardian Assessment Pvt. Ltd., an Indian MSME and internationally accredited conformity assessment body, has announced the establishment of its representative office — Guardian Middle East LLC — in Doha, Qatar, under the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) framework.

Expanding India’s Service Leadership

Company Director Pragyesh Kumar Singh stated that the expansion into Qatar demonstrates that Indian MSMEs are capable of delivering world-class quality and reliability.

He said this move not only strengthens the global presence of India’s MSME sector but also showcases how India is emerging as a global provider of quality, transparency, and governance services — extending beyond its traditional manufacturing strengths.

Guardian Assessment is among the few Indian MSMEs providing international-level certification and audit services across multiple industries and standards.

Strengthening the India–Qatar Partnership

Highlighting the robust trade relationship between the two nations, Mr. Singh noted that bilateral trade between India and Qatar exceeded USD 18 billion in 2024.

With Qatar’s rapid industrial growth under the Qatar National Vision 2030, the demand for global-standard certification and compliance services is rising steadily.

In this context, Guardian Middle East LLC aims to act as a bridge between India’s technical expertise and the Gulf region’s evolving industrial needs. The company anticipates that this initiative will foster deeper industrial collaboration, employment generation, and knowledge exchange between India and the Middle East.

Employment and Economic Impact

According to company estimates, the expansion will create 200–300 direct jobs across India and the Middle East over the next three years and engage more than 500 certified auditors.

The Middle East operations are expected to generate ₹100–150 crore in revenue within five years, contributing positively to India’s foreign exchange reserves.

Skill Development and Global Standards

Aligned with the Skill India Mission, Guardian Assessment also plans to train Indian youth as internationally certified auditors and lead auditors in globally recognized standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001.

These initiatives will help Indian professionals build global careers while enhancing India’s reputation as a hub of quality, compliance, and professional excellence.