RP Sanjiv Goenka Group
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Over 200 years of #GrowingLegacies across Power, IT & ITES, Chemicals, FMCG, Retail, Media, Entertainment, Sports, Education, Wellness and Healthcare.
The history of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group goes back to 1820, when Ramdutt Goenka came to Calcutta (now Kolkata) from a small town in Rajasthan, India, to do business with the British East India Company. By the 1900s, the Goenkas had established themselves in diverse business sectors such as banking, textiles, jute and tea. For their outstanding contribution to business and the community, the Queen of England conferred knighthood on Sir Hariram Goenka and Sir Badridas Goenka. In 1933, Sir Badridas Goenka became the first Indian to be appointed Chairman of the Imperial Bank of India (now the State Bank of India). His son, Keshav Prasad Goenka carried the spirit of entrepreneurship forward. In 1950, the Goenkas acquired two British trading houses—Duncan Brothers and Octavius Steel. After successful acquisitions in the areas of tea, automobiles, tyres, jute, cotton textiles and electric cables,
Keshav Prasad Goenka handed over the reins to his three sons. One of the sons, Rama Prasad Goenka (better known as RP Goenka), establishes RPG Enterprises in 1979, with Phillips Carbon Black, Asian Cables, Agarpara Jute and Murphy India as its constituents. The 1980s were a decade of acquisitions by the group, including CEAT Tyres India (1981),KEC (1982), Searle India, now RPG Life Sciences (1983), Dunlop (1984), Gramophone Company of India Ltd., now Saregama India (1986), and finally CESC, Harrisons Malayalam, Spencer & Co., and ICIM (1989). In the summer of 2011, Sanjiv Goenka took over as chairman of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group. In October 2012, the group announced the acquisition of First Source Solutions Ltd, a leading global provider of Business Process Outsourcing services. In the next five years, the group plans to reach new heights involving an investment of more than Rs 30,000 crores.
02/10/2026
To the legacy that began with a simple idea: change starts with us.
Remembering Mahatma Gandhi and the values that continue to inspire generations.
From new milestones to new beginnings, September was another month of moving forward. Here’s what it looked like across the Group.
30/09/2026
Building a business that lasts takes more than growth in the moment. It takes the ability to adapt while staying true to what the business stands for.
Our Vice Chairman, Shashwat Goenka, reflects on what legacy businesses and startups can learn from each other, from long-term thinking and purpose to speed, agility and experimentation.
The businesses that stand the test of time will be the ones that know how to move fast while thinking long term.
30/09/2026
The wait begins.
Delighted to be a part of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, coming to theatres on 21 January 2027.
Bhansali Productions | Saregama
28/09/2026
The dressing room and the boardroom may look very different, but they have more in common than meets the eye.
In a thoughtful reflection, our Vice Chairman, Shashwat Goenka, draws parallels between the two, from studying the opposition and revisiting the plan to studying numbers, challenging assumptions and aligning on decisions.
At the heart of both is the same thing: people trusting each other enough to perform under pressure.
25/09/2026
Make in India is not just about what India makes. It is about what India is capable of building.
Capabilities that strengthen our economy. Technologies that create new possibilities. Industries that generate livelihoods. Enterprises that can compete on a global stage.
At RPSG Group, we strive to contribute to this national journey with conviction and ambition.
25/09/2026
Off-White™ has arrived at Quest Mall.
Shivika Goenka, Director – Luxury and Education, RPSG Group, shares her perspective on the evolving luxury landscape and what this new addition means for Kolkata’s luxury ecosystem.
24/09/2026
A new addition to Quest’s story as BVLGARI opens its first boutique in Eastern India at Quest Mall, bringing the Italian luxury house’s legacy to Kolkata.
The arrival brings one of the world’s most recognised names to the city, adding a new dimension to its retail and cultural landscape.
For Quest, the opening builds on a vision shaped over the years: bringing globally renowned names to Kolkata and creating spaces that elevate the city’s retail experience.
23/09/2026
A new identity for Durban's Super Giants. A unified vision for the Super Giants universe.
As the teams come together under one cohesive visual identity, our Chairman, Dr. Sanjiv Goenka, and Vice Chairman, Shashwat Goenka, share their perspectives on this next chapter.
23/09/2026
Wellness is a journey. One of the best ways to gradually lean into it is through Ayurveda, alongside mindfulness, staying active and making healthier choices every day.
Dr. Vaidya's: New Age Ayurveda and Three60Wellness are driving this shift with solutions that fit seamlessly into everyday life.
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