Who Was CJ Roy? Confident Group Founder's Net Worth In 2026 & Real Estate Business Journey

Confident Group founder and chairman Dr. Roy C.J. (CJ Roy) was found dead at his office in central Bengaluru on Friday, in what police have described as an apparent case of suicide. The incident occurred at the company's premises near Richmond Circle, according to preliminary information.

Sources familiar with the matter said Roy sustained a gunshot injury inside the office, leading to his death. investigation surrounding the incident has begun and Further details are awaited as the probe continues.

Who Was CJ Roy?

Dr. Roy C.J., a Keralite raised in Bengaluru, was the founder and chairman of Confident Group, a well-known real estate developer with a presence in Bengaluru, Kochi, other parts of India, and the Middle East. He held a PhD, studied in France and Switzerland, and worked with Hewlett-Packard early in his career.

CJ Roy founded Confident Group in 2006, during the aftermath of the dot-com bust. Over the years, he grew the company into a debt-free real estate enterprise, delivering over 165 projects, covering more than 43 million square feet, and serving over 15,000 customers as per data vaiavle on company's website.

Beyond real estate, CJ Roy expanded Confident Group into hospitality, infrastructure and entertainment. He was also known for sponsoring popular television shows such as Idea Star Singer. Roy was actively involved in philanthropic initiatives, including rebuilding 100 homes in Kerala after devastating floods and funding heart surgeries for underprivileged patients, earning respect beyond the business community.

CJ Roy Net Worth and Public Profile

While official details of CJ Roy's net worth are not publicly available, Confident Group being a private company, several reports estimate his net worth at over $1 billion. According to a report by Cartoq.com, Roy was also a well-known luxury car enthusiast, ans had an extensive collection of high-end cars in India and Dubai.

His garage reportedly included Rolls-Royces, Lamborghinis and a Bugatti Veyron, valued at tens of millions of dollars. He had recently purchased his 12th Rolls-Royce, a Phantom VIII, in November last year.

CJ Roy also served as the Honorary Consul for the Slovak Republic in Karnataka and Kerala,