Sanjiv Goenka Age, Height, Family, Career, Net Worth, Lifestyle & Facts

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Profession(s): • Industrialist • Businessman

Date of Birth: 29 January 1961 (Sunday)

Age (as of 2025): 64 Years

Birthplace: Kolkata, West Bengal

Zodiac sign: Aquarius

Nationality: Indian

Hometown: Kolkata

Religion: Hinduism

Age: 64 Years

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EDUCATION

School: St Xavier’s Collegiate School

College/University: St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata

Educational Qualification: A bachelor’s degree in commerce from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata (1981)

PHYSICAL STATISTICS

Eye Colour: Brown

Hair Colour: Salt & Pepper

FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

Marital Status: Married

Wife/Spouse: Preeti Goenka (interior designer)

Children: Son – Shashwat Goenka (business executive; Director of RPSG Group) Daughter – Avarna Jain (business executive)

Parents: Father – Rama Prasad Goenka (businessman; died on 14 April 2013) Mother – Sushila Devi Goenka (deceased)

Siblings: Brother – Harsh Vardhan Goenka (chairman of the RPG Group) Sister – None

Wife: Preeti Goenka

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Awards, Honours, Achievements: • Global Leader for Tomorrow award by World Economic Forum (WEF) (1993) • The Legacy Honour by the Young Presidents Organisation (2002) • Nihil Ultra Award by by St. Xaviers College (2012) • Honorary Life Fellowship by All India Management Association (AIMA) (2012) • Indian Business Leader of the Year Award (2013) • Banga Bibhushan Award by the Government of West Bengal (2015) • Selected as the Businessman of the Year at Hello! Hall of Fame (2016) • Distinguished Fellowship Award by the Institute of Directors (2016) • An Honourary Degree of Doctor of Literature (Honoris Causa D Litt) by University of North Bengal (2018) • Asian Leadership Award the Asian Association of Management Organisations (2019) • Honorary Doctoral Degree in Business Management from Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (2019) • Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) from Amity University (2019) • Indian Business Leader of the Year award by AIMA (2021) • Ranked 23 in the Top 50 Most Powerful People in India list of India Today (2021) • Named 83rd richest person in India and overall 1238th in the world by Forbes (2022) • Most Visionary Businessman award from Hurun (2024)

MONEY FACTOR

Assets/Properties: • A three-story bungalow named Goenka Niwas in Kolkata • A mansion in Lutyens’ Delhi

Net Worth (approx.): $ 3.4 Billion (as of 2024)

OTHER INFORMATION

Political Inclination: All India Trinamool Congress (AITMC)

Address: Goenka Niwas, 19 Belvedere Rd, Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal-700027

Social Media: • Instagram • Twitter

Other Relatives: Great-grandfather – Badridas Goenka (businessman) Grandfather – Keshav Prasad Goenka (businessman)

Chocolate: Lindt (Swiss chocolate)

Filmmaker: Karan Johar

Singer: Kishore Kumar

INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Sanjiv Goenka, hailing from a prominent Rajasthani Marwari family known for its entrepreneurial spirit, embarked on his professional journey after completing his bachelor’s degree. He began his career at Deccan Fibre in Hyderabad, a fibreglass manufacturing unit established by his father, where he gained invaluable experience in the family business environment. By 1984, Goenka had risen to the position of deputy managing director at Dunlop India Ltd., a role he held for nearly four years, solidifying his foundational expertise in the corporate sector. His career further advanced when, on October 30, 1986, he was appointed as the director of Phillips Carbon Black Limited, marking a significant step in his professional trajectory.

At just 26 years old, Sanjiv made a bold move by taking charge of the Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation (India) Limited, rebranding it as CESC Limited against his father’s expectations. This daring venture paved the way for the company to evolve into a flagship entity within the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG Group) by 2011. His leadership extended beyond the energy sector; he also assumed the role of director at Spencer And Company Limited on May 5, 1989, and, in 1991, he took the helm at Saregama India Limited, India’s oldest music label. Further enhancing his portfolio, he became the director of Spencer International Hotels Limited in September 1999, showcasing a diverse business acumen.

Goenka’s influence in education is notable as well. In 2002, he was appointed chairman of the board of governors at IIT-Kharagpur, a position he held for four consecutive terms, and he also chaired the board at IIT-Gandhinagar. This commitment to education reflects his dedication to fostering future leaders. Following a familial restructuring in 2010, Sanjiv and his brother Harsh co-founded the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group in July 2011, a multinational conglomerate encompassing a wide array of industries including power, energy, carbon black manufacturing, retail, and media. Under his leadership, the RPSG Group has grown to include renowned brands such as CESC Ltd, Phillips Carbon Black Ltd, and Spencer’s Retail, alongside ventures in entertainment with publications like Open magazine and digital news platform Editorji.

Sanjiv Goenka’s business ventures extend into the world of sports as well, where his passion for athletics is evident. In 2016, he acquired the franchise for the IPL team Rising Pune Supergiants, and in 2020, he made headlines by purchasing 80 percent of Mohun Bagan Football Club, later merging it with ATK to form ATK Mohun Bagan. His sports foray continued with the acquisition of the IPL team Lucknow Super Giants for an astounding ₹7,090 crore in 2021. In 2022, he established the Durban’s Super Giants, a professional Twenty20 franchise in South Africa, adding to his impressive portfolio of sports investments. Beyond his corporate and sports endeavors, Goenka has held various prestigious positions, including the presidency of the All-India Management Association and Honourary Consul of Canada in Kolkata, while maintaining close ties with influential political figures like Mamata Banerjee. His wide-ranging interests and contributions reflect a multifaceted personality dedicated to business, education, and sports.

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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.