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Shashwat Goenka
Shashwat Goenka is an Indian business executive and the youngest scion of the Kolkata-based RPSG Group. He serves as the director of the group and is responsible for leading the conglomerate's foray into new business ventures. Shashwat Goenka was born in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, to Sanjiv Goenka Sanjiv Goenka (born 29 January 1961) is an Indian billionaire businessman and investor. He is the founder and chairman of RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, RPSG Group, headquartered in Kolkata. He also owns the Indian Premier League, IPL cricket team Luc ... and Preeti Goenka. Career Under his leadership, the RPSG Group has expanded its portfolio in various sectors, including power and energy, retail, FMCG, entertainment, and sports. Shashwat Goenka played a key role in the acquisition of the retail chain Spencer's from the UK-based retailer, Woolworths, in 2011. He also led the Group's entry into the Indian Super League (ISL) by acquiring a franchise, ATK, in 2014, which has won the le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group
RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group (also known as RPSG Group) is an Indian multinational conglomerate headquartered in Kolkata. The founding was the result of a divestiture by RPG Enterprises in 2011. The Group's businesses include power and energy, carbon black manufacturing, retail, IT-enabled services, FMCG, media and entertainment, infrastructure and education. History Rama Prasad Goenka established RPG Enterprises in 1979 with Phillips Carbon Black, Asian Cables, Agarpara Jute, and Murphy India as the constituents. In 1981, the group acquired CEAT Tyres India. KEC International was acquired in 1982. In 1986, it acquired the music company 'Gramophone Company of India Ltd', now known as Saregama. Harrisons Malayalam, the tea and rubber plantations was acquired in 1988. In the following year, Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation ( CESC Limited), Raychem Technologies, and Spencer's were acquired. In 1993, Noida Power Company Limited (NPCL) was formed as a JV between the group an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |