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Harsh Vardhan Goenka
Goenka (left), Salman Khan (right) at the 8th Indo-American Corporate Excellence Awards.
Born10 December 1957 (1957-12-10) (age 67)
Calcutta, West Bengal, India
Education
TitleChairman of RPG Group
SpouseMala Goenka
ParentR. P. Goenka
RelativesSanjiv Goenka (brother)

Harsh Vardhan Goenka[1] (born 10 December 1957) is the current chairman of Mumbai-headquartered RPG Enterprises (popularly known as RPG Group), which consists of over fifteen companies across core sectors of the economy, accrediting a turnover of over US$4.7 billion[2]. Companies in the group include KEC International, CEAT, Zensar Technologies, RPG Lifesciences, Harrisons Malayalam, Raychem RPG and Spencer International Hotels Ltd. One of India’s most diversified conglomerates, the RPG name is synonymous with stability, sustained growth, and high standards of corporate governance with a focused culture of respect for people and the environment. The group has a global footprint with over 42% of revenues coming from global business.

Goenka is the eldest son of R. P. Goenka and has been the chairman of RPG Group since 1988. He stands at number 1045 in the Forbes[3] list of world billionaires. He has a younger brother Sanjiv Goenka, with whom he amicably divided the business assets, with their father's advice.[4][5]

As per Forbes list of India’s 100 richest tycoons, dated 9 October 2024, Harsh Goenka is ranked 76th with a net worth of $4.1 billion.[6]

Education and early life

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Harsh Goenka graduated in Economics from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata,[7] and thereafter pursued his MBA from IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland and has since been inducted to the Board of IMD, Lausanne.[8] He is married to Mala Goenka[9]

Career

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After completing his education, Harsh Goenka pursued his career in Mumbai. He became the Managing Director of CEAT in 1983, at the young age of 24[10]. He became the chairman of RPG Group in 1988 taking over the reins from his father[11]. Harsh Goenka was instrumental in a string of mergers and acquisitions by the group in the 80s and 90s. He also played a key role in several joint ventures and partnerships that the group ventured into. The RPG group, with its modern management philosophy, familiarity with global business practices, and focus on quality and operating efficiency, was a preferred joint venture partner for global corporations. At one time the group had joint ventures with 13 major Fortune 500 companies that had begun operations in India including Goodyear, Dupont, Columbian Chemicals, Sulzer, Vodafone, Fujitsu, Phelps Dodge, Yokohama, Rolls-Royce etc.[citation needed]

Harsh Goenka is a past President of the Indian Merchants Chamber (IMC) and is presently a member of the Executive Committee of FICCI, the country’s premier industry forum.

Under the leadership of Harsh Goenka as the Chairman of the Mumbai headquartered business group, RPG has transformed itself into a post-modern technology-driven and governance-focused group with a strong people-first culture. The group continues to embody the values harnessed over its glorious past. Goenka takes a keen interest in people practices across the group besides driving its strategic focus and value systems[12].


Interests

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As a connoisseur of contemporary art, one that embraces several genres and styles, Harsh Goenka has been host to several art exhibitions in Mumbai for over two decades and continues to support and encourage young artists.[13]

Goenka also has a keen interest in cricket, which is India’s most popular sport. He promotes the CEAT Cricket Ratings for International and Domestic cricket which is a rating system that rewards outstanding cricketers around the world14.

Philanthropy

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As trustee of RPG Foundation and RPG Art Foundation, Goenka champions several social causes, including primary education, women empowerment, health, city beautification etc.[14]

Board memberships

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References

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  1. ^ "Harsh Goenka: Harsh Goenka Net Worth, Biography, Age, Spouse, Children & More". Goodreturn. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  2. ^ Tree, The Neon. "RPG Group | Experience The Essence Of Happiness". RPG Group. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  3. ^ "Harsh Goenka". Forbes. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  4. ^ https://www.livemint.com/Home-Page/RnCjsjVissRim3biOq0vXK/Goenkas-split-rest-of-RPG-group.html
  5. ^ Kalesh, Baiju (13 January 2014). "How a forced split of RPG Enterprises actually worked for Goenka brothers". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  6. ^ "India's 100 Richest". Forbes.
  7. ^ https://www.livemint.com/news/india/durga-puja-in-the-comfort-of-your-home-harsh-goenka-s-tweet-shows-how-11664765258218.html. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. ^ Tree, The Neon. "RPG Group | Unleash Talent, Touch Lives | Company Values & Inclusive Leadership". RPG Group. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  9. ^ Badola, Shreya. "My wife doesn't let me keep the 'clutter': Harsh Goenka". DNA India. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  10. ^ "Harsh Goenka: The creative leader". Mintlounge. Archived from the original on 11 November 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  11. ^ Ghosh, Kaushiki (20 June 2022). "Here is all you need to know about Harsh Goenka and what are his plans regarding the Agnipath scheme?". The Tech Outlook. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  12. ^ "Embrace digital or perish: Harsh Goenka". The Economic Times. 25 September 2018. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  13. ^ https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/harsh-goenka-has-lost-count-of-his-art-103010401025_1.html
  14. ^ Tree, The Neon. "RPG Art Foundation | Promoting Art and Culture in Mumbai". RPG Group. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
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