Benu Gopal Bangur
Benu Gopal Bangur (born 1931) is an Indian billionaire businessman, and the chairman of Shree Cement.
Benu Gopal Bangur | |
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| Born | 1931 (age 88–89) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Calcutta University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Heir, member of Bangur family |
| Net worth | US$6.3 billion (February 2020)[1] |
| Title | Chairman, Shree Cement |
| Spouse(s) | Widowed |
| Children | 2, including Hari Mohan Bangur |
Early life
Bangur was born in a 1931 in a Marwari business family in Kolkata. His family hails from Didwana, Rajasthan. Bangur was educated at Calcutta University.[1]
Career
His grandfather, Mungee Ram Bangur, a Calcutta stockbroker, and his brother Ram Coowar Bangur, started the Bangur business empire in the late 19th century. In 1991, the business was split into five groups, between Balbhadra Das Bangur, Niwas Bangur, Kumar Bangur and Benu Gopal Bangur (all grandsons of Mungee Ram) and Laxmi Niwas Bangur (grandson of Ram Coowar).[2]
According to Forbes, Bangur has a net worth of $6.0 billion, as of October 2019.[1]
Personal life
Bangur is widowed with two children and lives in Kolkata.[1] His son, Hari Mohan Bangur, has been running Shree Cement since 1990.
References
- "Benu Gopal Bangur". Forbes. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- "The Problems Of An Ageing Tree". Business Standard. 18 February 1997. Retrieved 24 January 2015.