Vijay Mehta, Honorary Consul of Romania

Vijay Mehta is a distinguished figure in both the business and socio-political arenas of India. He serves as the Chairman and Managing Director of the Mefcom Group, a leading stock brokerage and investment banking firm. In addition to his corporate role, Mehta holds the position of Treasurer at the Delhi Study Group, a socio-political initiative, and is a member of the National Executive of the Overseas Friends of Bharatiya Janata Party (OfBJP).

Professional Background:

• Mefcom Group: As the founder and CEO, Mehta has been instrumental in raising substantial capital for several small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-size companies across various sectors, including real estate, waste management, and technology. His firm, Mefcom Capital Markets Ltd., has managed over 200 initial public offerings (IPOs), including the disinvestment of the Delhi and Jaipur Stock Exchanges.

• Leadership Roles:

  • Former Chairman of Jaipur Stock Exchange.
  • Director of Delhi Stock Exchange.
  • Member of the Regional Advisory Board of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

Socio-Political Involvement:

• Delhi Study Group: In his capacity as Treasurer, Mehta contributes to socio-political initiatives aimed at fostering dialogue and development.

• Overseas Friends of Bharatiya Janata Party (OfBJP): As a National Executive member, he has played a pivotal role in establishing OfBJP units in countries like Poland and Thailand, promoting India’s political and cultural outreach.

Academic and Early Career:

• Mehta is a law graduate from Delhi University, where he was an active student leader associated with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). He participated prominently in the ‘Jai Prakash Movement’ and held various leadership positions during his academic tenure

Recent Engagements:

• He was part of an Indian delegation to Pakistan led by Senior BJP leader Vijay Jolly, President of the Delhi Study Group, where they were warmly received in Lahore.