Kothari Industries partners with Qatar Royals to expand drones, footwear production

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Kothari industries has announced that FJ Global and Investment, owned by Qatar's Royal Family, will acquire a significant stake in the company. Kothari Industries has announced to invest in drone technology for agriculture and footwear production.

Speaking exclusively to India Today TV, Kothari Industries Vice President and Chairman Rafiq Ahmed said that the involvement of Qatar’s Royal Family will accelerate the company’s growth and would benefit the Indian economy. KICL plans to expand its operations into drone technology for agriculture and footwear production.

“With 60 per cent of our population dependent on agriculture, modern methods like drones for liquid fertiliser application can revolutionise farming. A single drone can fertilise several hundred acres in a day. We are starting drone schools to train farmers, simplifying the technology to ensure accessibility for those with basic education,” he said.

He also revealed a pilot project involving drone-assisted policing in Besant Nagar, Chennai—the first of its kind in India.

“Using AI-driven drones, we partnered with young entrepreneurs to enhance police surveillance. This was made possible with support from the Tamil Nadu Government and DGP Shankar Jiwal. We aim to expand this technology across the nation,” he added.