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The RPG Empire: What RP Goenka and his sons put together

A look at the diverse companies that operate under the group umbrella

Probal BasakIshita Ayan Dutt Kolkata
One of the earliest takeover tycoons of India, Rama Prasad Goenka, died today, leaving behind a Rs 31,000 crore empire. He was 83.

Here is a look at what the aggressive businessman R P Goenka, and later his sons, Harsh Goenka and Sanjiv Goenka brought together under the umbrella of RPG EMPIRE:

RPG Enterprises under Harsh Goenka

Group turnover: Rs 17,000 crore

Major companies:
Tyre maker Ceat
Power engineering firm KEC International
Software firm Zensar Technologies
Pharma outfit RPG Lifesciences


RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group under Sanjiv Goenka:

Group turnover: Rs 14,000 crore

Major companies:
Power generation and distribution firm CESC
Chemicals company Phillips Carbon Black
 
Retail business of Spencers
Entertainment firm Saregama India

Source: RP Sanjiv Goenka, RPG Enterprises websites

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First Published: Apr 14 2013 | 10:50 AM IST

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