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

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

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

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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