PERSONAL INFORMATION
Profession: Industrialist
Famous For: Being the Managing Worker and Chairman of Sahara India Pariwar
Name: Sahara India Pariwar
Date of Birth: 10 June 1948 (Thursday)
Birthplace: Araria, Bihar, India
Age (at the time of death): 75 Years
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Araria, Bihar, India
Age: 73 Years
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EDUCATION
School: Holy Child School in Kolkata (elementary)
College/University: Government Technical Institute, Gorakhpur
Educational Qualification: Graduation in Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
Marital Status (at the time of death): Married
Wife/Spouse: Swapna Roy (Dy. Managing Worker- personnel and welfare)
Children: Son(s) – Sushanto Roy and Seemanto Roy
Parents: Father – Smt. Chhabi Roy Mother – Late Shri Sudhir Chandra Roy
Wife: Swapna Roy
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Awards, Honours, Achievements: • Baba-E-Rozgar Award (1992) • Udyam Shree (1994) • Karmaveer Samman (1995) • National Citizen Award (2001) • The Best Industrialist Award (2002) • Businessmen of the Year Award (2002) • Global Leadership Award (2004) • ITA – TV Icon of the Year 2007 • Vishisht Rashtriya Udaan Samman (2010) • Vocational Award for Excellence (2010) by Rotary International • Business Icon of the Year award at the Powerbrands Hall of Fame Awards in London (2011) • Honorary Doctorate in Business Leadership from the University of East London (2013) • Honorary Degree of D. Litt. by Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga • General Jury Award by the Indian Television Academy Awards Achievements • Subrata Roy Sahara was the proud recipient of Karmaveer Samman (1995), Udyamshree (1994), Baba-ERozgar (1992), and Noble Citizen Award (1986). • He has received the Best Industrialist Award and Businessmen of the Year Award in 2002. • Subrata Roy received Global Leadership Award in 2004. • He was awarded with ITA – TV Icon of the year 2007. • In 2011, Subrata Roy received the ‘Business Icon of the Year award’ at Power brands Hall of Fame Awards in London. • In 2012, he was listed in the ‘10 most influential businessmen in India’ by the news magazine India Today.
OTHER INFORMATION
Books Published: • “Shanti, Sukh: Santushti”, Essays on peace of mind and happy living (1994) • “Maan, Samman, Atmasamman” • “Life Mantras” (February 2016) • “Think With Me” (December 2016)
Website: www.sahara.in
Industry: Conglomerate
Type of Business: Public
Founded in: 1978
Headquarter: Lucknow (India)
Services: • Financial services • Construction • Mass media • Retailing • IT services and outsourcing • Hospitality • Health Care • Education • Automobile
Area Served: World Wide
No. of Employees: 1.4 million+
Date of Death: 14 November 2023
Place of Death: Mumbai
Death Cause: Cardiorespiratory Arrest Note: Subrata Roy had been suffering from a prolonged illness for a long period. He was admitted to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute in Mumbai on 12 November 2023 when his health deteriorated. [1] The Hindu
INTERESTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Subrata Roy, an influential Indian businessman and industrialist, was born in 1948 and carved a significant niche in the corporate landscape as the Chairman of Sahara India Pariwar. He founded Sahara in 1978, initially starting with a single establishment in Gorakhpur. Over the next two decades, Roy’s vision transformed Sahara into one of India’s most robust conglomerates. By 2004, Sahara India stood as the second largest employer in the country, providing livelihoods to around 1.4 million people across more than 5,000 establishments. This remarkable growth came to the attention of the India Today group, which recognized Roy as one of the ’10 Most Powerful People of India,’ solidifying his status as a leading figure in the business community.
Before achieving monumental success, Roy’s journey began modestly, as he peddled salted snacks on his Lambretta scooter. This humble start laid the groundwork for his entrepreneurial spirit. By the early 1990s, he relocated to Lucknow, which would later serve as the operational base for Sahara India Pariwar. As the company expanded, it ventured into diverse sectors, including financial services, real estate, media, entertainment, tourism, healthcare, and hospitality. Notably, in 2000, he launched Sahara TV, which later rebranded as ‘Sahara One,’ further diversifying the group’s media presence.
Recognizing his social responsibilities, Roy also made impactful contributions beyond business. He provided financial assistance to the families of 127 Kargil martyrs, highlighting his commitment to societal welfare. Additionally, Sahara India held the distinction of being the official sponsor of the Indian Cricket Team from 2002 to 2013, marking a significant period in Indian sports sponsorship. As of now, Sahara India boasts over 9 crore investors and depositors, a staggering figure that represents approximately 13 percent of households in India, showcasing the trust and confidence the public places in his enterprise.
In a move towards innovation, 2019 saw the launch of Sahara’s electric vehicle brand, ‘Sahara Evols,’ coupled with advanced allied services, aligning with modern trends in sustainability and technology. Subrata Roy’s life journey was marked by entrepreneurial spirit, compassion, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, culminating in his passing on November 14, 2023, due to cardiorespiratory arrest after battling a prolonged illness. His legacy endures through the vast influence of Sahara India Pariwar, a testament to his vision and determination in the business realm.
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Note: All biographical information compiled from publicly available sources.
