Early Life and Entrepreneurial Beginnings
Rajesh Bothra, born in 1968 in Mumbai to a Marwari family from Rajasthan, is a self-made global entrepreneur whose journey spans technology, manufacturing, natural resources, real estate, and venture investing. Starting in 1987 with just ₹7,000 from his mother, he built a business empire grounded in innovation, discipline, and a global mindset.
After early ventures in data processing, computer hardware trading, and furniture manufacturing in India, Rajesh moved to Singapore in 1991, when India faced an economic and policy crisis. From there, he bridged trade between Asia and India—purchasing, warehousing, and distributing technology products from Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan to Indian importers.
Kobian and the Birth of the Mercury Brand
His creative distribution model evolved into Kobian Pte Ltd and the birth of the Mercury brand—a symbol of reliability, value, and innovation. Mercury quickly became a trusted IT name across over 40 countries, with products sold by global giants such as Walmart, Office Depot, and Circuit City.
By age 30, Rajesh Bothra had built offices in 12 countries and transformed Mercury into one of Asia’s fastest-growing technology brands.
Expanding Through Innovation and Integration
Relentless in his pursuit of excellence, he vertically integrated the business—establishing state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities to control design, production, and quality end-to-end.
By 2020, his group’s annual revenues exceeded USD 1.3 billion, making Mercury one of Southeast Asia’s largest IT and electronics manufacturers.
Diversification Across Industries
After the 2008–2009 financial crisis, Rajesh Bothra expanded into natural resources, acquiring three coal mines in Indonesia, and diversified further into real estate and hospitality, developing and repositioning assets across Thailand, Switzerland, London, and Indonesia.
His projects focused on enhancing design, operational efficiency, and long-term value—many leased to blue-chip corporate tenants.
Building a Leading Singapore Family Office
Since 2014, the family has also built a respected Singapore-based family office, guided by Rajesh Bothra’s strategic acumen. The family office invests in food tech, consumer brands, fintech, SaaS, and other technology-led businesses capable of multi-fold scaling through innovation and digital leverage.
It is now recognized as one of Singapore’s leading family offices, known for its disciplined, forward-looking investment philosophy.
A Legacy of Vision and Perseverance
Through every phase—from building Mercury into a billion-dollar global brand to driving diversification across industries—Rajesh Bothra Singapore businessman has exemplified perseverance, foresight, and reinvention.
His guiding belief continues to define his journey and inspire entrepreneurs around the world:
“Fear limits people, but willpower sets them free.”
