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Gopichand Hinduja – the man who oversaw Hinduja Group’s global expansion – no more
- IBJ Bureau
- Nov 05, 2025
Gopichand P Hinduja, the chairman of the Hinduja Group and one of Britain’s most influential businessmen, passed away in London at the age of 85. A central figure in expanding the family’s global business empire, Mr Hinduja transformed the Hinduja Group into a diversified industrial powerhouse, spanning sectors such as automotive, energy, banking and healthcare.
As the second-generation leader of the storied Hinduja family business, Gopichand Hinduja, fondly known as “GP”, played a defining role in steering the group’s international growth alongside his late brothers Srichand, Prakash and Ashok Hinduja. Under his leadership, the group consolidated major assets, including Gulf Oil and Ashok Leyland, both of which became flagships of its industrial portfolio.
Born in 1939 in Mumbai, Mr Hinduja was educated in India before joining the family business founded by his father, Parmanand Deepchand Hinduja, in 1914. He moved to London in the 1970s, where the Hinduja Group established its global headquarters, marking a new phase of international expansion.
Over the decades, Mr Hinduja became a respected voice in global business circles. The Hinduja family consistently featured among the UK’s wealthiest, with interests spanning more than 30 countries.
Mr Hinduja’s contribution to India’s economic growth was significant and enduring. Through Ashok Leyland, he played a pivotal role in advancing India’s commercial vehicle sector, supporting industrialisation and infrastructure development across the country. The company’s focus on innovation and local manufacturing under his stewardship helped generate thousands of jobs and strengthened India’s position as a competitive hub for automotive production.
Mr Hinduja is remembered as a shrewd businessman and a visionary leader. His passing marks the end of an era for one of India’s most storied business dynasties.
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