The RPG Empire: What RP Goenka and his sons put together

A look at the diverse companies that operate under the group umbrella

Probal BasakIshita Ayan Dutt Kolkata
Last Updated : Apr 14 2013 | 11:31 AM IST
One of the earliest takeover tycoons of India, Rama Prasad Goenka, died today, leaving behind a Rs 31,000 crore empire. He was 83.

Here is a look at what the aggressive businessman R P Goenka, and later his sons, Harsh Goenka and Sanjiv Goenka brought together under the umbrella of RPG EMPIRE:

RPG Enterprises under Harsh Goenka

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Group turnover: Rs 17,000 crore

Major companies:
Tyre maker Ceat
Power engineering firm KEC International
Software firm Zensar Technologies
Pharma outfit RPG Lifesciences


RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group under Sanjiv Goenka:

Group turnover: Rs 14,000 crore

Major companies:
Power generation and distribution firm CESC
Chemicals company Phillips Carbon Black
Retail business of Spencers
Entertainment firm Saregama India

Source: RP Sanjiv Goenka, RPG Enterprises websites

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First Published: Apr 14 2013 | 10:50 AM IST

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