Rajinder Vashista

	Rajinder Vashista
Born	3 July 1971, Himachal Pradesh, India
Father	Shri Amar Nath Vashista
Spouse	Monica Vashista
Children	Samridhi Manick Joshi (daughter) · Sanchit Vashista (son)
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Entrepreneur · Philanthropist · Business Group Chairman
Years active	2011 – present
Organization	Dev Bhoomi Group Companies
Known for	Founder and Chairman of Dev Bhoomi Group; Hyundai & Škoda dealerships; Grand Cinemaz; Gulmohar Grand Hotel; Philanthropy

Rajinder Vashista (born 3 July 1971) is an Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist, best known as the founder, chairman, and registered trademark owner of the Dev Bhoomi Group Companies. The group operates across multiple sectors, including automobiles, hospitality, cinema, real estate, education, and renewable energy.

Early life and career

Vashista was born on 3 July 1971 in Himachal Pradesh, India, to Shri Amar Nath Vashista. He began his career as a trader in iron rods before entering the automobile industry. In 2011, he established his first authorized Škoda dealership in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, marking the inception of his business journey.

Over time, he expanded into multiple Hyundai dealerships across Mandi, Shimla, and Solan, with additional showrooms inaugurated in 2021. His vision led the Dev Bhoomi Group to diversify into new sectors such as hospitality, real estate, solar energy, and entertainment, reinforcing its footprint as a regional business powerhouse.

Major ventures

Dev Bhoomi Hyundai – Authorized Hyundai dealerships and service centers in Mandi, Joginder Nagar, Ghumarwin, Bilaspur, Shimla, Karsog, Rampur, and Rohru.
Škoda Dealerships – Authorized dealerships operational in Mandi and Solan.
Grand Cinemaz – A modern multiplex chain with existing and upcoming locations in Pathankot, Ghaziabad, and Delhi NCR.
The Gulmohar Grand Hotel – A luxury hotel in Himachal Pradesh featuring international dining brands and hosting regional events.
Real Estate, Education, and Solar Energy Divisions – Expanding business verticals under the Dev Bhoomi brand.
Steel Trading – The foundation of Vashista’s early entrepreneurial journey.

Awards and recognitions

Škoda Awards

3rd Position in Best Dealer Sale and Service (2015)
Highest Target Achievement – Non-Metro (2021)
Highest Kushaq Market Share – Non-Metro (2021)

Hyundai Service Awards

Best Overall Service Satisfaction (2017)
Highest Extended Warranty Penetration (2018 & 2019)
Best Low Cost Maintenance Award (2021)
Best Fairness of Charges (2022)

Hyundai Sales Awards

Best Institutional Sales Award (2018)
Highest Santro Volume Sales Award (2019)
Right Complaint Closure Award (2022)
Champions Trophy – Four-time consecutive winner (2024)

Trademark Ownership

Vashista is the registered trademark holder of the name "Dev Bhoomi" under the Indian trademark law, securing exclusive rights to its use across multiple industries. Unauthorized commercial usage of the name is legally prohibited.

Business impact and vision

Rajinder Vashista oversees a business network with over 500,000 sq. ft. of infrastructure and a workforce of hundreds across Himachal Pradesh. His leadership model emphasizes innovation, customer satisfaction, and sustainable regional development.

His corporate philosophy advocates for economic growth through job creation, skill development, and modernization, thereby contributing to Himachal Pradesh’s position as one of India’s most prosperous states by per capita income.

Personal life

Rajinder Vashista is married to Monica Vashista. The couple has two children — Samridhi Manick Joshi (daughter) and Sanchit Vashista (son). He credits his family for being a constant source of inspiration and support in his professional and philanthropic journey.

Recognition

Vashista is widely recognized as one of Himachal Pradesh’s leading business figures. His ventures have been acknowledged for raising employment standards, service quality, and infrastructure growth within the region’s automobile and hospitality sectors.