Early Life
Sanjiv Goenka was born on January 29, 1961, in Kolkata, India, into a prominent Marwari business family. His father, Rama Prasad Goenka, was a well-known industrialist and founder of RPG Enterprises. Sanjiv completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, in 1981.
Rise to Success
Goenka joined the family business, RPG Enterprises, in 1984. He began his career as Deputy Managing Director of Dunlop India. In 1989, he acquired The Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation (India) Limited (CESC) and renamed it CESC Limited. After his father divided the business, Sanjiv founded the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG Group) in 2011. He has since expanded the group into various sectors, including power, retail, IT, media, and sports.
Key Business Strategies
Sanjiv Goenka's key business strategies include diversification across multiple sectors, strategic acquisitions, and a focus on operational efficiency. He has successfully restructured CESC into multiple companies and expanded the group's presence in retail with Spencer's. He also owns the Lucknow Super Giants (IPL cricket team) and Mohun Bagan Super Giant (ISL football team).
Philanthropy
Sanjiv Goenka and his wife, Preeti, actively support educational initiatives and social welfare projects. He has served as the chairman of the Board of Governors of IIT-Kharagpur and is involved with IIT-Gandhinagar. The couple is known for their commitment to philanthropy and community development.