About Us
Ultratech Automotive has spent more than 30 years building and fabricating bus bodies and special vehicles that are sturdy, state-of-the-art and precisely engineered for the work they're built to do. We've built for private customers, government agencies, NGOs and state transport corporations alike, and every vehicle that leaves our works — from mobile hospitals to large state buses to air-pollution monitoring caravans — is customisable to the brief and finished to a high build quality. That toughness and dependability has been our ethos since day one.
History
Ultratech Automotive Pvt. Ltd. traces its roots to the Automobile Corporation of Goa Limited (ACGL), a joint venture between TATA Motors and the Government of Goa. It was there that our founder, Damodar Kochkar, became the first employee in the bus body-building division, training under a Japanese design team and learning to build and test chassis to exacting standards.
In 1995, he took that experience and struck out on his own, setting up a body-building works at the Verna Industrial Estate. What began as a small operation grew, build by build, into a company trusted by state transport corporations, private fleet operators, government agencies and NGOs across Goa and beyond.
Every handover, from that first bus off the line to the fleets we build for today, has followed the same principle: build it strong enough to survive what its users will actually put it through. That approach has kept customers returning to us for repeat orders and referrals for over 30 years.
About The Founder
Founder & Visionary, Ultratech Automotive Pvt. Ltd.
Damodar (Vishwanath) Kochkar is an experienced production engineer and the founder of Ultratech Automotive Pvt. Ltd., a company specializing in automobile body building. With a career spanning several decades, Damodar has made a significant mark in the automotive industry.
After completing his diploma in production engineering, Damodar joined the Automobile Corporation of Goa Limited (ACGL), a joint venture between TATA Motors and the Government of Goa. There, he became the first employee in the bus body-building division, where he gained invaluable experience. Damodar was trained in Japan under the guidance of a Japanese design team. The collaboration included testing TATA chassis in Japan, with the bodies being custom-built and rigorously tested for durability. Damodar was directly involved in every step of the process, from conceptualization and design to implementation.
Once he had absorbed the knowledge and expertise from this experience, Damodar led his team at ACGL in designing additional bus body models, further honing his skills and vision. After six and a half years of dedication and growth, he took a bold step and founded Ultratech Automotive Pvt. Ltd. in 1995. Kochkar's company, based in the Verna Industrial Estate, focuses on high-quality automobile body-building manufacturing.
Been A Part Of
Beyond his work at Ultratech, Damodar played a significant role in shaping the local industry landscape. He served as the President of the Goa State Industry Association and the President of the Verna Industries Association. Driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, Damodar continues to lead Ultratech Automotive Pvt. Ltd. with a focus on growth, sustainability, and technological advancements in the automotive sector.
Achievements
Represented and advocated for Goa's manufacturing and industrial community at a state level.
Led the industry body for Goa's largest industrial estate, home to Ultratech's own works.
First employee in the division, trained in Japan on chassis testing and body design before founding Ultratech.
Notable Builds
