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Seventy Years of Construction, Innovation, and Shaping India's Industrial Development The history of HLK Group of Companies is inseparably linked with the history of independent India. It is a story of vision, resilience, and an unrelenting pursuit of nation-building for over 70 years. From humble beginnings in post-independence Punjab to emerging as a renowned Indian business group with operations spread across sectors, the HLK Group's heritage is a living example of innovation, integrity, and growth.

1952

Our inception was in 1952 through the efforts of Sri Hari Lal Kukreja, a visionary business leader who envisioned rebuilding a young and independent India. While the nation was still discovering its footing, Sri Hari Lal Kukreja envisioned a role through which it could be developed meaningfully. With a clear and bold vision, he set up HLK as a pioneering effort in public-sector infrastructure projects in Punjab.

From street infrastructure and public services to civil engineering works that fueled the state's rapid growth, the HLK Group soon established itself as a company built on integrity, devotion, and quality. The Hari Lal Kukreja ethos was one of integrity, and these same founding principles continue to shape the company today.

1991

With decades of experience and success in infrastructure, HLK Group embarked on a new era of industrial growth in 1991 with the incorporation of MK Industries. This was our strategic foray into the automobile manufacturing industry—a growing sector across India.

MK Industries then became a market leader in component and precision engineering. Our emphasis on product consistency, operational performance, and engineering excellence positioned us as a quality-driven Indian conglomerate in the rapidly evolving automotive industry.

2011

As urbanization and infrastructure needs soared nationwide, HLK Group leveraged its robust civil expertise to launch turnkey design and construction services in 2011. This new venture allowed us to offer comprehensive building solutions across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.

With a focus on modern architecture, engineering superiority, and timely completion, HLK Group further solidified itself as a multi-industry Indian company with the ability to drive large-scale transformation through design-inspired thinking and engineering superiority.

2015

Responding to India's expanding youth population and increasing demand for quality lifestyle products, HLK diversified into fashion in 2015 by establishing HLK Industries. It entered the footwear and apparel segment, integrating manufacturing skills with design innovation.

It was a pioneering venture into consumer economies, propelled by a dedication to sustainable sourcing, ethical production, and quality craftsmanship. It revived our belief that a leading Indian industrial conglomerate must not only build infrastructure but also directly cater to the requirements of modern consumers.

2017

HLK Group further advanced its interests in 2017 with Outlook Designheed, an architectural engineering and project management consultancy. The new firm was established to combine world-class design and technical consultancy in one company. Outlook Designed is now a go-to partner for institutions and businesses looking for intelligent, efficient, and stunning spaces.

This was a new chapter in our history—transitioning from merely building infrastructure to designing human environments and experiences.

2025

Recently, in 2025, to cater to the evolving paradigm in India's labor market and employment, we launched HRPro Solution. This move is strategic in nature, extending world-class human resource consulting solutions to help companies from various industries capitalize on talent acquisition, development, and retention challenges.

HRPro embodies the HLK values of innovation, addressing real problems through practical, evidence-based, and forward-thinking solutions.