Tops Grup - Profile
Tops Grup - Profile
Tops Grup - Profile
TOPSGRUP, India’s largest security group is undoubtedly the most respected brand in the security solutions
space currently valued at INR 20 billion. TOPSGRUP is acknowledged by the business fraternity, the federal and
state government and even the industry peers as the pioneers of this business in India and the Industry
spokesperson. TOPSGRUP through its leadership position and multiple innovations across the last four
decades has been suitably credited with the mantle of revolutionizing and changing the face of the Indian
Security Industry, not something anyone else in the security space can boast of.
1. Over the last three years TOPSGRUP has grown at a CAGR of 45%, out speeding the industry which is
growing at a CAGR of ~22%. In 2008‐09, TOPSGRUP crossed revenues of INR 8.76 billion and is poised
to achieve revenues of INR 14 billion by 2010‐11 through an effective combination of aggressive
organic growth combined by strategic inorganic acquisitions within India and other countries around
the globe.
2. In 2008, TOPSGRUP acquired a 51 per cent majority stake in ‘The Shield Guarding Company Limited’,
UK’s leading security services provider with approximate revenues of INR 4,835 million and 2,300
employees. Closer home, we strategically acquired 100 per cent stake in Southern India’s leading
security company ‘Guardwell Detective Services Private Limited’ with approximate revenues of INR
400 million and 5,000 employees. Quite recently we also acquired a strategic stake in India’s leading
security system integrator, ‘Adtech Systems Limited’ thereby entering into the system integration
vertical, the only security solution vertical where TOPSGRUP was not present.
3. TOPSGRUP’s strength lies in the ability to constantly deliver on its promises. From the time of its
inception in 1970, we have built and grown on our mantra of ‘Customer First’ where we have at all
levels kept our customers’ delightment as our first and true measure of success. Accessibility at all
levels, proactive and ethical service levels and commitment to deliver what we have promised, has
seen us grow from a meager INR 4 million security firm in 1993 to a global corporation with revenues
in excess of INR 14 billion by 2010‐11. Each one of our around 100,000 employees believes in going
that extra mile to see that smile on our customers’ faces and to ensure our customers sleep
peacefully at night while we protect their future.
Today, TOPSGRUP is the most respected brand in the Indian security solutions space securing over
8000 customers, including most of the big brands in India and UK which include TATAS, Reliance,
Airtel, ICICI Bank, HSBC, SAP, IBM, GE, Walt Disney, Fujitsu, Standard Chartered, Nokia, etc. Last year,
we are proud to say that we achieved a customer retention rate of 99.06%.
4. Correct training at TOPSGRUP and Shield have also been one of the primary reasons of our
exponential growth and heightened customer satisfaction levels. In India, we have a dedicated
company called TOPSGRUP International Security Academy Private Limited (TISA) that has six training
academies spread across India in Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Faridabad, Kolkata and Chennai
which not only conducts basic and advanced training courses for our security and safety officers of
TOPSGRUP but also imparts specially tailored security courses and ‘Special Security Training Modules’
online for corporates and individuals alike. In United Kingdom, Shield has a dedicated training
academy in Central London and has been recognized by the Security Industry Authority as the
thought leader in training and academic development.
5. In 2004, TOPSGRUP launched India’s first and Mumbai’s fastest Emergency Response Service called
‘TOPSLINE 1252’. This unique life saving service was introduced because we at TOPSGRUP felt that
the citizens of Mumbai and the society at large needed a committed helpline for reaching out in
times of fatal emergencies such as heart attacks, fire, burglaries, physical attacks, etc. This unique
helpline service was launched by the ex Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri. Sushil Kumar Shinde in
cooperation with the Mumbai Police authorities. Till date, over 700,000 citizens of Mumbai, Thane
and Vashi have enrolled as members and we have been able to save over 13,000 lives and counting.
Currently against a committed response of 9 minutes, TOPSLINE 1252 reaches any emergency just
under 7 minutes.
In 2006, during the 26/07 deluge in Mumbai, TOPSLINE 1252 rescued over 400 lives including a bus
full of children that was stuck in the ravaging floods. Last year, during the 26/11 terror attacks in
Mumbai that lasted over 60 hours, hundreds of our life saving doctors, paramedics and crew
members of TOPSLINE 1252, rescued and saved over 150 lives without bothering about their own
safety and lives.
6. TOPSGRUP’s innovative end to end bespoke security solutions backed by our uncompromising
attitude in delivering quality in everything we do, have established TOPSGRUP as India and United
Kingdom’s finest security expert and an emerging global security group in the making.
7. TOPSGRUP has always believed in paying back to the society; whether it is by pledging 1000 pairs of
eyes during the Bhuj Earthquake tragedy or by educating hundred girls in Uttar Pradesh or by
launching India’s first and fastest Emergency Response Service called TOPSLINE 1252, we have always
contributed in making our country a safer place to live and work in. TOPSGRUP has initiated many
CSR initiatives over the past few years like The Parenting Program wherein the company helps ensure
a bright future for its employees’ children with financial and moral support for their education. It also
offers these children an opportunity for permanent employment within the organization. To
commemorate our 40th anniversary of securing India and now United Kingdom, we have started an
education trust in India called ‘Diwan Harichand Nanda Trust’. This trust will look after the education
of children orphaned by terrorist activities in our country and support them till they are able to stand
on their own feet. Employees of TOPSGRUP actively participate in various CSR activities like Education
for Girls, Mass Eye Donation Drives, Blood Donation Drives, and Crusade against Tobacco (CAT) etc.
8. Most recently, Dr. Diwan Rahul Nanda received the coveted membership of the London Chapter of
Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO). Also, in 2010 he has been conferred with “Brand Leadership
Award” at the CMO Asia awards for excellence in Branding and Marketing, held in Singapore. In 2009,
he was nominated for the UK Trade & Investment India Business Awards in the Young Business Leader
category. Also, TOPSGRUP’s The Shield Guarding Company (UK) won the prestigious ‘Security
Guarding Company of the Year’ Award at the Security Excellence Awards 2009 (UK) in London.
TOPSGRUP has several firsts to its credit. They are pioneering steps that have changed the face of the
security industry:
1. 1995 ‐ First Indian Security Group to have a Public Limited Company
2. 1995 ‐ First Indian Security Group to introduce Marine Patrolling Services
3. 1997 ‐ First Indian Security Group to introduce countrywide Radio Trunking Networking Service
through India
4. 1998 ‐ First Indian Security Group to launch a specialized Copyright & Intellectual Property Rights
Enforcement Division called TOPSCAIPRE™ for curbing industrial, commercial and film & audio piracy
5. 1999 ‐ First Indian Security Group to offer a free‐of‐cost Rs. 16.2 million insurance cover to its clients
throughout India
6. 1999 ‐ First Indian Security Group to launch its user‐friendly website www.tospgrup.com and to be
nominated for the best website award
7. 1999 ‐ First Indian Security Group to introduce the revolutionary concept of TOTAL SECURITY
SOLUTIONS
8. 1999 ‐ First Indian Security Group to pledge 500 pairs of eyes for the Kargil Cause and the war
dependants
9. 2000 ‐ First Indian Security Group to be awarded the coveted ISO 9002 certification from ANSI‐RAB
(USA) through KPMG‐QR
10. 2002 ‐ First Indian Security Group to be engaged by Government Authorities for patrolling highways
and motorways
11. 2002 ‐ First Indian Security Company to introduce GPS (Global Positioning System) mapping in all its
armoured trucks
12. 2003 ‐ First Indian Security Group to be awarded ISO 9001:2000 certification from KPMG QR through
RvA, Dutch Council of Accreditation
13. 2004 ‐ First Indian Security Group to start an international training academy – TISA
14. 2004 ‐ First Indian Security Group to expand into an Emergency Response Service – TOPSLINE
15. 2005 ‐ First Indian Security Group to introduce web‐enabled ERP solution, integrating systems and
process at a click of the button
16. 2005 ‐ First Indian Security Group to have an equity participation n its flagship Company
17. 2005 ‐ First Indian Security Group to launch India's largest Air Ambulance Service ‐ TOPS AIR RESCUE
18. 2008 ‐ First Indian security company to go international with the acquisition of the 12th largest
security company in the UK, “The Shield Guarding Company Limited”
19. 2009 ‐ First Indian security company to be awarded the ISO 9001:2008 certification by Bureau Veritas
based on revised and enhanced standards
20. 2009 ‐ First Indian security company to introduce an Automated Attendance System, SecurePOST, to
ensure accurate and timely invoicing
21. 2009 ‐ First Indian security company to announce strategic joint venture with an Israeli security
specialist SECUREGATE to provide; high‐end security consultancy, technology and training.
Dr. Diwan Rahul Nanda in his endeavor to make TOPSGRUP into an institution and grow the Indian security
industry, invited substantial investment from India’s leading private equity investor, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala ,
ICICI Ventures and Future Capital. Besides, through Dr. Nanda’s foresight, every key employee in TOPSGRUP
has been given attractive Employee Stock Options that will help individual wealth creation along with the
organization’s growth.
Today, the security industry around the world is a US$ 140 billion industry and closer home in India; it
currently stands at US$ 2.5 billion.
This is the only industry in the world that is “recession resistant” and TOPSGRUP is positioned at the top of the
growth and industry curve; all TOPSGRUP has to do is to stay ahead of the game, keep on providing innovative
and customer friendly services and soon, it will achieve its vision of becoming a US$ 10 billion conglomerate
and one of the top three global security giants in the world. In the coming years, TOSPGRUP is poised to
strategically enter other parts of the world including the Americas, Australasia, South East Asia and Middle
East.
As Dr. Diwan Rahul Nanda, the leader, the pioneer, the innovator and the mentor says “If you dream it, you
must do it” and everyone @ TOPSGRUP is confident, that we will achieve our dreams and make our country
and our world a much safer place to live in for our families.
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