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Gopichand P. Hinduja, Chairman of Hinduja Group, Dies at 85 in London

The longtime architect of the Hinduja Group’s global expansion leaves a sprawling conglomerate with Britain’s top-ranked family fortune.

Overview

  • PTI reports that he had been unwell for several weeks and died at a London hospital, according to sources close to the family.
  • A second‑generation leader, he became chairman in May 2023 following the death of his elder brother Srichand.
  • He is survived by his wife Sunita, his sons Sanjay and Dheeraj, and his daughter Rita.
  • His tenure featured landmark deals including Gulf Oil in 1984 and Ashok Leyland in 1987, helping build a multinational group employing roughly 200,000 people across multiple sectors.
  • The Hinduja family topped The Sunday Times Rich List 2025 at about £35.3 billion, as tributes included a statement from UK peer Rami Ranger calling his death the end of an era.