Gopichand Hinduja passed away on Wednesday at a hospital in London. He was 85 years old. He had obtained his bachelor’s degree from Jai Hind College in Mumbai.
According to sources, Gopichand Hinduja was the eldest among the Hinduja brothers and had been unwell for a long time. He was suffering from a disease called Lewy Body Dementia.
Gopichand is survived by his wife, Sunita Hinduja, and their three children — two sons, Sanjay and Dheeraj, and a daughter, Rita. His three brothers, Srichand, Prakash, and Ashok, are also part of the family.
The Hinduja brothers began their careers in their father’s textile and trading business, which was based in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, and Tehran, Iran. Their early success came from exporting food products and iron ore from India to Iran.
Under Gopichand Hinduja’s leadership, the Hinduja Group expanded into several sectors, including automotive, energy, finance, and healthcare. As Chairman of the Hinduja Group, he made numerous significant contributions.
He began his business journey in 1959 from Mumbai and later became the Chairman of Hinduja Group and Hinduja Automotive Limited in the UK.
During his tenure, the Hinduja Group expanded into areas such as Hinduja Automotive, Hinduja Energy, Hinduja Finance, and Hinduja Healthcare. He built these industries through his hard work and vision.
In India, Gopichand Hinduja and his family have six listed companies, including:
- Ashok Leyland
- IndusInd Bank
- GOCL Corporation
- Gulf Oil Lubricants India
- Hinduja Global Solutions
- NDL Ventures
Gopichand Hinduja earned great respect and recognition not only in India but across the world, as his family runs the multinational conglomerate, the Hinduja Group.
India has lost not only a man named “GP” — Gopichand — but also a true business tycoon.
Though he is no longer with us, his memories, his work, and his teachings will continue to inspire us forever.
By- Madhu Manjhi