Est. 2010 · Muscat & Bangalore
Connecting Trusted Supply With Refined Design
NEXT STEP is a consulting & trading house spanning minerals and commodities, and infrastructure & lighting products — connecting reputable Indian manufacturers with clients across Oman, India and Asia since 2010.
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Founded
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Product Collections
Two Offices, One Standard
Muscat & Bangalore
Lighting & Décor
11 exclusive catalogs
Minerals Trading
Since 2012
Trusted by
ISRO · Hilton · JW Marriott · Google · Sobha · Prestige
Who We Are
A Journey Since 2010
Started in 2010, NEXT STEP excels in setting up comprehensive business units tailored to the diverse needs of our clients. We are renowned for designing and implementing efficient business processes, with an approach built around seamless operations and maximum client satisfaction.
Our team of professionals excels in identifying strategic opportunities, facilitating transactions, and ensuring the authenticity of business engagements — from market analysis and feasibility studies to project management. We facilitate seamless trading operations across diverse commodities, partnering with reputable suppliers in Egypt, Oman, Russia, and Saudi Arabia to import limestone, dolomite, steel billets and other essential materials for Asian markets, backed by a robust network and logistical expertise.
Our objective is simple: quality products at competitive prices, delivered with superior service, professionalism, and a commitment to exceeding industry standards.
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Founded — consulting & trading
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Countries of sourcing partners
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Offices — Muscat & Bangalore
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Exclusive product collections
Vision & Mission
What Drives Us Forward
Our Vision
To be the most trusted bridge between world-class Indian manufacturing and global commodity resources — recognised across Oman, India and Asia for authenticity, quality, and enduring client relationships built on more than a decade of trust.
Our Mission
To deliver quality products at competitive prices with superior service and professionalism — verifying every buyer and seller, managing every project with rigour, and exclusively representing manufacturers whose craftsmanship exceeds industry standards.
Why Choose Us
A Foundation of Trust & Precision
Verified Transactions
Dedicated consultation centres with experienced calling agents verify every buyer and seller before a deal proceeds.
Global Sourcing Network
Reputable partners across Egypt, Oman, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Madagascar for consistent supply.
Decades of Expertise
Leadership with over 20 years in metals and mineral trading, paired with dedicated project finance and marketing specialists.
Exclusive Representation
We are principal consultants promoting reputed Indian manufacturers' lighting, décor and smart-home ranges worldwide.
Our Services
Three Business Divisions, One Standard of Trust
Consultation Services
A dedicated consultation service that facilitates transactions by identifying and verifying buyers and sellers through our own centres with experienced calling agents.
- Market analysis
- Feasibility studies
- Buyer & seller verification
- Project funding & fund management
- Economic & marketing strategy
Minerals & Commodities Trading
Trading minerals since 2012 — quartz, manganese ore, laterite ore with nickel deposits, copper ore, barytes ore and lithium ore — plus raw materials including limestone, dolomite and steel billets.
- Quartz for semiconductor & solar
- Manganese & laterite ore
- Copper & lithium ore (Madagascar)
- Limestone, dolomite & steel billets
Infrastructure, Lighting & Décor
Principal consultants for reputed Indian manufacturers — exclusively promoting architectural lighting, decorative fixtures, premium surfaces, furniture and smart-home fittings worldwide.
- Architectural & decorative lighting
- Surfaces, quartz & sandstone décor
- Smart-home & bath fittings
Surfaces & Décor
Engineering quartz slabs for kitchen countertops, decorative & normal wash basins and platforms, new-technology wall cladding tiles & Blackberry tiles, and customised sandstone blocks.
Furniture & Craft
Gemstone decorative dining tables, luxury handmade craft items, and MDF plywood solutions for premium interiors.
Smart Home
Bladeless, high-tech & jumar light-decorated fans, high-tech remote-controlled bathroom fittings, and fully automated house systems.
Our Products
11 Exclusive Lighting & Bath Collections
Every collection below is a dedicated catalog from a reputed manufacturing partner. Open a collection for detailed specifications and a one-click brochure download.
Industries We Serve
Trusted Across Sectors
Hospitality & Hotels
Hilton, JW Marriott — statement lighting for lobbies, suites & spas.
Residential & Real Estate
Sobha, Prestige, Concord, Alcove Builders — homes & luxury developments.
Aerospace & Institutional
ISRO — precision-grade infrastructure & facility requirements.
Aviation Infrastructure
Bengaluru Airport — durable outdoor & architectural lighting.
Technology Campuses
Google — modern architectural & ambient lighting for workspaces.
Industrial & Manufacturing
Raw material supply of limestone, dolomite & steel billets to Asian industry.
Quality & Certifications
Standards Behind Every Product We Represent
BIS
Innovo LED luminaires carry BIS certification with a 2-year manufacturer warranty.
11 Yrs
Joy Water bath fittings include a 10+1 year warranty with 3 years of free replacement spare parts.
Vernet
Precision Vernet cartridges in every diverter for smooth, drip-free, long-lasting operation.
27 Yrs
Changi Lighting's Decorative & E-Gen ranges are backed by 27 years of design & manufacturing heritage.
Leadership
Our Team
Mr. K. Mahesh Rao
Founder & Managing Director
Serves as International Business Development Director, directing our international business initiatives. Drawing on an academic foundation in Industrial Production from Bangalore University and over 20 years in the industry, he specialises in trading metals and mining mineral ores.
Mr. Tarun Bansali
Director
A young and dynamic strategic management professional leading our strategic management efforts, leveraging an educational background in Project Management to strengthen Next Step's direction and operational efficiency.
Trusted By
Our Clients
Get In Touch
Discover The NEXT STEP Advantage
Contact us to explore how our comprehensive consulting, mining, trading, and lighting expertise can accelerate your business objectives.
India Office (Reg.)
17/21, Bytappa Lane, CT Street, Bangalore, Karnataka 560002
Mobile: +91 8123919810 / 9980753151 / 9619692133
Oman Office
Box No 3045, Ruwi, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Gsm: +968 9902 0336
nextstepconsultingtrading@gmail.com
kmaheshrao@gmail.com