Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 4: Gopichand P Hinduja, chairman of the Hinduja Group, passed away on Tuesday in a London hospital at the age of 85. He had assumed the role of Chairman in May 2023 following the death of his elder brother, Srichand Hinduja. He is survived by his wife Sunita, sons Sanjay and Dheeraj, and daughter Rita.

Recently, the Hinduja family topped the 2025 Sunday Times Rich List as the wealthiest in the UK, with a net worth of £32.3 billion.

Gopichand Hinduja, widely known as GP, joined the family business in 1950 and played a key role in transforming it from an Indo-Middle East trading firm into a global conglomerate. His brothers Prakash and Ashok Hinduja managed the group’s European and Indian operations, respectively.

Under his leadership, the Hinduja Group expanded into eleven sectors, including automotive, banking, IT, healthcare, real estate, power, and media. Flagship companies include Ashok Leyland, IndusInd Bank, and NXTDIGITAL Limited. The acquisition of Ashok Leyland in 1987 marked a significant milestone as one of the first major NRI investments in India.

A graduate of Bombay’s Jai Hind College, Gopichand also held honorary doctorates from the University of Westminster and Richmond College.

The family came under media attention in 2021 due to a public dispute with Srichand’s daughters over inheritance and control. The three brothers cited a 2013 family agreement stating, “everything belongs to everyone and nothing belongs to anyone.”

Gopichand Hinduja’s passing marks the end of an era for one of India’s most influential business families, leaving behind a legacy of global business leadership and philanthropy.