Gopichand Hinduja passes away at 85

Gopichand P Hinduja, chairman of the globe-spanning Hinduja Group and one of Britain’s most prominent Indian-origin industrialists, passed away in London at the age of 85 after a long illness, sources close to his family said.

- PTI

Fondly known as ‘GP’ in business circles, Gopichand P Hinduja had been unwell for the past few weeks and died in a London hospital, they said.

Gopichand, who belonged to the second generation of the Hinduja family, took over as chairman following the death of his elder brother Srichand in May 2023. He is survived by his wife, Sunita, sons Sanjay and Dheeraj, and daughter, Rita.

“With a heavy heart, I share with you the tragic loss of our beloved friend, Mr GP Hinduja, who has departed for his heavenly abode,” said Lord Rami Ranger, a close associate of the British Indian industrialist.