by Major Events Of Sanjiv Goenka’s Life
- 1961: Sanjiv Goenka was born on October 30 in Kolkata, India.
- 1983: After completing his MBA from the International Institute of Management Development in Switzerland, Sanjiv Goenka joined the family business, RPG Enterprises.
- The 1990s: Sanjiv Goenka played a key role in the expansion of the group’s power business, which included the acquisition of the BSES power distribution company in Mumbai.
- 2005: Sanjiv Goenka took over as the Chairman of CESC Limited, one of the leading power utility companies in India.
- 2011: Sanjiv Goenka was named the ‘Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award’ in recognition of his contribution to the growth of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group.
- 2015: The RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group acquired Phillips Carbon Black Limited, a leading carbon black manufacturer in India.
- 2016: Sanjiv Goenka became the owner of the Rising Pune Supergiants, a franchise team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament.
- 2018: The RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group launched its retail business under the brand name ‘Spencer’s’, which included the acquisition of the grocery chain ‘Nature’s Basket’.
- 2019: Sanjiv Goenka was appointed as the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, one of the leading engineering colleges in India.
- 2020: The RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group launched its foray into the FMCG sector with the launch of ‘To Yumm!’, a range of healthy snacks.
- 2021: Sanjiv Goenka was awarded the ‘India Today Corporate Excellence Award’ in recognition of his leadership and contribution to the growth of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group.
Sanjiv Goenka is a well-known Indian businessman and entrepreneur, born on October 30, 1961. He is the Chairman of RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, one of the leading business conglomerates in India, with interests in diverse sectors such as power and energy, carbon black, retail, FMCG, IT, and media. Throughout his career, Sanjiv Goenka has been known for his entrepreneurial spirit and leadership skills and has made significant contributions to the growth of the Indian economy and the welfare of society.
