Chairman Of Hinduja Group Gopichand P. Hinduja Passes Away At Age 85 In London

Gopichand P. Hinduja, known as 'GP' among his peers, passed away in London at the age of 85. He was the Chairman of the Hinduja Group and Hinduja Automotive Ltd in the UK. Gopichand took over as chairman after his brother Srichand's death in May 2023. He is survived by his wife Sunita, sons Sanjay and Dheeraj, and daughter Rita.

In 1959, Gopichand began working with the family business in Mumbai. His leadership transformed it from an Indo-Middle East trading company into a global enterprise worth billions. A significant move was acquiring Gulf Oil in 1984, followed by Ashok Leyland in 1987, marking a major NRI investment in India.

Hinduja Group's Global Reach

The Hinduja Group, based in Mumbai, is a vast multinational corporation with interests spanning banking, finance, energy, media, trucks, lubricants, and cable television. Founded by Parmanand Deepchand Hinduja in 1919 after moving from Sindh to Iran, it employs around 200,000 people worldwide. The headquarters moved from Iran to London in 1979.

Under GP's guidance, the group expanded into power and infrastructure sectors. He spearheaded projects to build large energy generation facilities across India. This strategic vision contributed significantly to the group's growth and diversification.

Legacy of Leadership

Gopichand held honorary degrees: a Doctorate of Law from the University of Westminster and a Doctorate of Economics from Richmond College, London. His educational journey began at Jai Hind College in Mumbai where he graduated in 1959.

The Sunday Times Rich List earlier this year highlighted that Gopichand Hinduja and his family remained Britain's wealthiest individuals. His leadership and strategic decisions have left a lasting impact on both the Hinduja Group and India's corporate landscape.