TRADER
77recyclinginternational.com | September/October | 2025
‘Buyers are asking for prices
to cover the tariffs’
Recycling International regularly spotlights individual scrap traders around the globe. Here we give the floor to
Bhavna Razdan of India.
lenge as the sale and purchase cycle for most of the businesses is
broken. These restrictions have also caused regional oversupply or
scarcity, impacting margins and liquidity and have made survival of
smaller companies a lot tougher.’
WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MY JOB
‘The ever-changing global scenario which keeps me on my toes.
The market responds so rapidly to the geopolitical news, that you
have to be quick not only with your decision-making but also fore-
casting its outcome. It’s that dynamic that I love. What’s more, as
my job involves connecting with new people, I enjoy the associated
travel and meeting traders who come from diverse cultures. Also, I
like contributing to the circular economy, knowing that each trans-
action I conclude supports sustainability.’
FREQUENT FLYER
‘Normally, within India, I have to travel anytime there is a new meet-
ing request from a potential facility which may happen every month
or so. International travel is around three to five times a year, with
each trip taking seven to 10 days.’
BEST TRADE SHOW / CONFERENCE
‘ReMA and BIR are the most-loved events. However, as our major
selling market is in India and the Far East, the International
Recycled Materials Conference, organised by trade body MRAI, is
my favourite. It is attended by major buyers and suppliers from all
over India and across Asia. They normally conduct one trade show
per year in India and one overseas. I have been representing my
company at MRAI for years and admire the platform it provides for
networking and knowledge exchange – crucial in our industry where
trust drives business.’
FAVOURITE DESTINATION
‘One of the best travel experiences for work was visiting the UK to
attend the Women in Recycling Conference at Belfry Hotel in
Birmingham. The event was special not just for its agenda but also
for the sense of community and empowerment it created among
female professionals in recycling. The venue itself was ideal, well-
organised, comfortable and conducive to networking. What stood
out most was the opportunity to connect with fellow recyclers,
share perspectives, and strengthen women’s voice in global
recycling issues, making it both a memorable and inspiring experi-
ence.’
Name: Bhavna Razdan
Age: 48
Company: Ansh Enterprises
Based in: Gurgaon (Haryana State),
India
Position: Founder & managing part-
ner
In scrap commodity trade since: 2011
Which commodities: Non-Ferrous, aluminum alloy
ingots
Volume traded per year: 25 000 tonnes
76-77_trader.indd 77 09-09-2025 13:53
