Pirojsha Burjorji Godrej
| Pirojsha Burjorji Godrej | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1882 Mumbai, India |
| Died | 1972 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Businessman, Entrepreneur |
Pirojsha Burjorji Godrej (1882-1972) was an Indian businessman who, alongside his brother Ardeshir, cofounded Godrej Brothers, the forerunner of international conglomerate Godrej Group.[1]
Life
Pirojsha was the son of Burjorji Godrej and a member of the Parsi community. Working with his elder brother Ardeshir Godrej, Pirojsha made Godrej a household name in India.[2] Pirojsha had three sons, Sohrab, Burjor, who married Jai Dastur, and Naval, who married Soonoo Dastur. He also had a daughter named Dosa, who married Kaikhushroo Naoroji. Pirojsha's young wife Soonabai died in Mussoorie due to the influenza epidemic.[3]
The industrial township Pirojshanagar outside Mumbai is named after him. The logo of the Godrej group is taken from his signature. Today, his grandsons Adi, Nadir, and Jamshyd run the Godrej group.[4]
Adi Godrej’s youngest son is also named Pirojsha Godrej and is currently part of the Godrej business as Managing director and CEO of Godrej Properties Limited.[5]
References
- ↑ "The Parsi business story: under lock & key". TNN. 24 September 2004. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ↑ Icons of Indian Industry. Sura Books. p. 4. ISBN 8174786856.
- ↑ B K, Karanjia (2000). Final Victory: The Life-and Death-Of Naval Pirojsha Godrej. Penguin UK. p. 256. ISBN 9351187845.
- ↑ Meenakshi, Radhakrishnan-Swami. "The Godrej Guardian". Outlook (magazine).
- ↑ "Adi Godrej Family". Retrieved 4 January 2016.
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