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Sunjay Kapur obit: Polo enthusiast who galvanised Sona Comstar's fortunes

Kapur was playing polo when reportedly a bee flew into his mouth triggering complications that led to a cardiac arrest and his death

Under Sunjay's leadership, Sona Comstar evolved into a global auto-tech powerhouse. The Gurugram-based company currently has 12 manufacturing facilities with over 6,300 employees across India, China, Mexico, Serbia, and the US, with its revenues touc
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Under Sunjay's leadership, Sona Comstar evolved into a global auto-tech powerhouse. The Gurugram-based company currently has 12 manufacturing facilities with over 6,300 employees across India, China, Mexico, Serbia, and the US, with its revenues touc

Shine JacobSamie Modak Chennai/Mumbai

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In New Delhi’s Connaught Place lies Kapur Di Hatti, an upscale jewellery store that has its origins in Lahore. The store’s eponymous owner was Surinder Kapur, whose son Sunjay, built a ₹4,500-crore auto components company named Sona Comstar.
 
Sunjay, a prominent figure in India’s automotive industry, passed away in the UK on Thursday. He was 53.
 
According to reports, Sunjay, a polo enthusiast, died of a cardiac arrest after reportedly swallowing a bee while playing a polo game.
 
The Gurugram-based company confirmed the news in a statement on Friday, remembering Kapur as a “visionary leader who played a pivotal role