Sanjiv Goenka was born on 29th January 1961 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. His parents are Sushila Devi Goenka and Rama Prasad Goenka, a renowned businessman. Goenka was raised in a Marwari family and had a privileged upbringing.
Sanjiv Goenka is married to Preeti Goenka, and the couple has two children, Shashwat Goenka and Shriya Goenka.
Sanjiv Goenka is an Indian billionaire entrepreneur, founder, and chairman of the RPSG Group. He is also an early-stage investor with a US$6 billion asset base and US$4.3 billion in revenue.
Goenka is widely recognized for his business acumen and leadership skills. Under his guidance, the RPSG Group has experienced significant growth and expansion, becoming a prominent player in various industries
Sanjiv Goenka’s current net worth is $3.54 billion which ranked him as 83rd richest person in India and 1238th in the world by Forbes
Sanjiv Goenka is associated with several companies, including RPSG group, Spencer, Music World Entertainment, Firstsource Solutions, Saregama India Limited, Lucknow Super Giants ( IPL Cricket Team), Mohan Bagan Super Giant( ISL Football team)
Sanjiv Goenka has received numerous awards and recognitions for his contributions to business and society, including:
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2006).
Businessman of the Year Award by Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (2005).
FICCI Business Excellence Award (2014).
Lifetime Achievement Award by the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (2019)
He is actively involved in various charitable initiatives through the RPSG Group’s CSR arm, the RPSG Foundation. Goenka is also passionate about sports and has played a significant role in promoting cricket and football in India.
Sanjiv Goenka is a member of the Padma award committee for the year 2023, which signifies his influential position in Indian society and his contribution to recognizing excellence in various fields.
Sanjiv Goenka is an avid golfer and enjoys playing the sport in his leisure time. He is a patron of the arts and supports various cultural initiatives.
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