Benu Gopal Bangur (born 1931) is an Indian billionaire businessman, and the chairman of Shree Cement.
Benu Gopal Bangur | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1931 (age 92–93) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Calcutta University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Heir, member of Bangur family |
| Title | Chairman, Shree Cement |
| Spouse | Widowed |
| Children | 2, including Hari Mohan Bangur |
Early life
editBangur was born in 1931 in a Marwari Hindu family. He was educated at Calcutta University.[1][2]
Career
editHis 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).[3]
According to Forbes, Bangur has a net worth of $6.6 billion, as of August 2024.[1]
Personal life
editBangur is widowed with two children and lives in Kolkata.[1] His son, Hari Mohan Bangur, has been running Shree Cement since 1990.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Benu Gopal Bangur". Forbes. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ "Meet billionaire Benu Gopal Bangur, 92, whose net worth is Rs 59,000 crore, know about his business empire". DNA. 11 April 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "The Problems Of An Ageing Tree". Business Standard. 18 February 1997. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
- ^ "Passion To Win: The Story Of Hari Mohan Bangur Of Shree Cement". www.moneycontrol.com. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
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