VOI World/ Desk
Prominent industrialist Gopichand P. Hinduja, chairman of the global Hinduja Group, died in London at the age of 85. Widely recognised for transforming the family-business origins in India into a multinational conglomerate spanning banking, automotive, energy and healthcare, his passing marks the end of an era.
Under his leadership, the Hinduja Group achieved notable milestones including the acquisition of Gulf Oil and the expansion of its London headquarters into high-value real-estate developments. At one point, Gopichand and his brothers were ranked as the richest family in the UK.
For India, his death resonates significantly. The Hinduja Group’s Indian operations – including Ashok Leyland and IndusInd Bank—played a major role in the country’s industrial rise. The passing of G.P. Hinduja marks the end of an era for one of India’s most influential business dynasties and a family that helped shape the country’s global corporate footprint.
