Gopichand Hinduja: Architect of a global empire:
He helped turn a modest family trading firm into one of the world’s richest conglomerates
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Gopichand Hinduja: Builder of a Global ConglomerateHe transformed a family firm into a £35B empire spanning 30 countries and employing over 200,000 people worldwide.
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- Gopichand Hinduja expanded a small family trading business into a multinational corporation with widespread international operations.
- Key acquisitions in the 1980s, including Gulf Oil International and Ashok Leyland, marked the group’s significant industrial growth.
- The conglomerate spanned over 30 countries and employed more than 200,000 individuals, with its London headquarters symbolizing Indian wealth.
- Despite family disputes and legal issues, Gopichand remained a reserved yet pivotal strategist whose passing marked the end of an era.
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