LONDON : Born in 1940, Gopichand, fondly known as “GP” in business circles, was the second son of Parmanand Deepchand Hinduja, who founded the Hinduja Group in 1914 in India’s Sindh region. Joining the family business in the late 1950s, GP played a transformative role in expanding it from a traditional trading enterprise into a global powerhouse with interests spanning automotive, banking, energy, and healthcare.

Following the death of his elder brother, Srichand Hinduja, in 2023, Gopichand took over as chairman of the group. Under his leadership, the Hinduja Group grew to operate in more than 30 countries, employing over 200,000 people worldwide. The Hinduja family consistently ranked among the wealthiest in the United Kingdom, underscoring their vast business influence and success.

Recognised for his contributions to global business and philanthropy, Hinduja received honorary doctorates from the University of Westminster and Richmond in London. He was widely regarded as a bridge between Indian enterprise and international markets, embodying the values of vision, discipline, and integrity that defined the Hinduja legacy.

He is survived by his wife, Sunita, and their children, Sanjay, Dheeraj, and Rita. Tributes have poured in from across the world, with British peer Rami Ranger describing him as “one of the most gracious, humble, and loyal friends,” adding that his passing “marks the end of an era.”