The Somany Group was established in the year 1984 by Ashok Somany. The Kund Multicolor Slate quarries was the first venture of the group. The quarrying operations in the Kund Multicolor Slate Quarries was the first of its kind in the private sector and located adjacent to the Government run quarries. Under the leadership of Mr. Ashok Somany, the quarrying operations for Kund Multicolor Slate witnessed a phenomenal growth. Today, the Somany Group has also acquired the Government owned quarries after returning as the successful bidders to lease the entire area offered by the government.