Radhe Shyam Goenka

Radhe Shyam Goenka (also known as R S Goenka) is an Indian entrepreneur, co-founder and whole time Director of Emami , a global group of company engaged in the business of FMCG, paper, real estate, edible oils, health care and cement.[1] Radhe is among the top 100 richest Indians[2] and listed on Forbes world’s billionaire.[3]

Early life

Radhe was born on 6 January 1947 in Kolkata India. Radhe completed his college education from St. Xavier’s College Kolkata. He got his LLB from Calcutta University; M.Com from Calcutta University. In 1970 Radhe joined K K Birla Group as head of income tax department.[4]

Emami

In 1974 Radhe along with his school friend Radhe Shyam Agarwal started a cosmetics company Emami. The company was started with a capital of $2600 borrowed from his father.[5] Emami is now a multiple business global group of companies with a revenue of above $1.3 billions.[6]

Awards & Recognitions

Associations

Radhe serves as the President of Chemical Division at Gmmco Limited, Advisor of Kemco Chemicals, Executive Chairman at Emami Paper Mills Limited, Joint Chairman of Emami group of companies, Zandu Pharmaceutical Works Limited, Executive Director at Emami Paper Mills, Chairman of South City Project (Kolkata) Limited, Advance Medicare & Research Institute Limited, Suntrack Commerce Private. Limited, Merchant Chamber of Commerce, South City Parivaar Private Limited, Susruta Clinic & Research Institute for Advance Medicines Private Limited, Bhanu Vyapaar Private Limited, Pro-sports Management Limited, Suraj Viniyog Private Limited and Emami Realty Private Limited. Radhe had served as an Independent & Non Executive Director of Khaitan (India) Limited, Director of Zandu Realty Limited . He served as the Honorary Consul of Republic of Poland in Kolkata and was the Co-Chairman of Indian Cancer Society, Kolkata. Radhe is a Director-Member of the Managing Committee of Merchant Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI).[8]

Family

Radhe is married and have two son Manish Goenka and Mohan Goenka and one daughter Rachna Goenka Bagaria.[9] The entire family manages the business of Emami group and lives in Tony Southern Avenue Kolkata India. Rachna Goenka is married to Rajesh Bagaria [10][11]

References

  1. ↑ "Passing on the baton at Emami family". NDTV. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  2. ↑ "Radhe Shyam Goenka - The 100 Richest indian". Forbes. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  3. ↑ "Radhe Shyam Goenka". Forbes. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  4. ↑ "Tale Of Two Families". Forbes. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "Breakfast with BS: Radhe Shyam Agarwal & Radhe Shyam Goenka". Business Standard. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  6. ↑ "Tale Of Two Families". Forbes. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  7. ↑ "Goenka, Radhe". Reuters. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  8. ↑ "Radhe Shyam Goenka". Bloomberg. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  9. ↑ "Relationship of equals". Business Today. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  10. ↑ "Emami Promoters Are Friends in Deed". Money Control. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  11. ↑ "Thicker than water". Business Today. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
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