A top-rated industrialist, a deep religious philosopher at heart, and a true connoisseur of art, Guru Swarup Srivastava is everything that makes a true icon. Guru Swarup Srivastava is one of the epitomes of the Indian industry of iron ore export. Yet this is not the only reason why he has his name etched in the golden trail. Guru Swarup Srivastava is the true lover of art. He is the man who can be credited for bringing the Indian art to an international platform.

Back in 2004 Guru Swarup Srivastava made headlines for dealing in 100 MF Hussain’s paintings for a grand amount of 100 crores. He is the first Indian art lover who has successfully corporatized the domain of Indian modern art. He has been the mastermind to herald international acclaim and recognition for Indian art and painting. Guru Srivastava has been accurate in stating that art is the soul of society. He has made fruitful endeavors of giving international exposure to the Indian artists and painters. This is an endeavor that has tried to rightfully reward the artistic potentials of his fellow Indian. Such initiatives have further motivated and inspired other aspiring painters.

A true patron of art and painting, Guru Swarup Srivastava has successfully transformed Indian art and paintings into a profitable stream of economic returns. Surely money alone is never an adequate appreciation of art. However, this endeavor has allowed hundreds of young artists to sustain and further work wonders in their respective domains. This has been a great way of nurturing future artists and painters.

Guru Swarup Srivastava is a name to reckon with in both business and art. In the year 2002 he received the award for ‘Udyog Ratan Shiromani’. In the year 2003, he received the award of a “lifetime achievement award’ for his various social organizational works. He has also been acclaimed for his exemplary contribution in the domain of Indian art and painting. Truly Guru Swarup Srivastava is the idol of many and is the blazing example ‘Man Extraordinaire’. For years he has excelled in various streams of trade and art and has become a celebrated name denoting success, aesthetics, and spirituality.