Summary
Gopichand Hinduja, the head of the UK's wealthiest family, has died at age 85. The Hinduja family's vast wealth comes from the Hinduja Group, a global company that operates in various industries. The family topped the Sunday Times Rich List with a net worth of £35.3 billion, but it's unclear who will lead the company now.
Key Facts
- Gopichand Hinduja led the Hinduja Group, an international conglomerate based in India.
- The Hinduja Group operates in 11 sectors, including finance, media, and oil, with 200,000 employees globally.
- The family is Britain's richest, with a net worth of £35.3 billion, and ranked 11th among India's wealthiest in 2024.
- Gopichand was the second oldest of four brothers who jointly managed the Hinduja business for years.
- The eldest brother, Srichand, died at 87 in 2023; it’s unclear who will take over leadership now.
- The youngest brother, Ashok, oversees operations in India, including the truck maker Ashok Leyland.
- Significant family properties in London include real estate near St James's Park and the refurbished Old War Office at Whitehall.
- Gopichand was involved in the "Hinduja affair" in 2001, relating to citizenship issues and political controversy.
