Subrata Roy obituary

Indian business mogul Subrata Roy passed away on November 14, 2023, at the age of 75.

His legacy which extends beyond business, leaves an enduring impact on the Indian entrepreneurial spirit.

Roy will be remembered as a pioneer who dared to dream big and transformed those dreams into a sprawling reality that touched the lives of millions.

About Subrata Roy

Subrata Roy was a visionary Indian entrepreneur, and the founder of Sahara India Pariwar in 1978.

Under Roy’s leadership, Sahara India Pariwar operated an extensive portfolio of businesses, including Aamby Valley City, Sahara Movie Studios, Air Sahara, Uttar Pradesh Wizards, and Filmy, among others.

In 2012, India Today recognized Subrata Roy as the tenth-most influential Indian businessman, highlighting his significant impact on the country’s economic landscape.

Time magazine, in 2004, went further to label the Sahara group as “the second-largest employer in India after Indian Railways,” underscoring the vast workforce associated with Roy’s ventures.

Sahara’s global footprint became apparent with landmark acquisitions, including the purchase of London’s iconic Grosvenor House Hotel in 2010 and the historic Plaza Hotel and Dream Downtown Hotel in New York City in 2012.

The Sahara Group, under Roy’s guidance, boasted a workforce of approximately 1.2 million individuals, encompassing salaried employees, consultants, field workers, agents, and business associates.

Operating through over 5,000 establishments across India, the Sahara conglomerate became a significant player in the nation’s economic landscape.

In 2019, Subrata Roy displayed his innovative spirit by venturing into the automobile sector with ‘Sahara Evols’.