RPG Group facts for kids
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RPG House, group headquarters, in Mumbai
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| Corporate group | |
| Industry | Conglomerate |
| Founded | 1820, in Calcutta, India |
| Founder | Ramdutt Goenka |
| Headquarters | RPG House, Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai, India |
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Key people
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Harsh Goenka (chairman) |
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| Revenue | ₹25,500 crore (US$4.3 billion) (2018−19) |
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Operating income
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₹2,660 crore (US$450 million) (2018−19) |
| ₹1,085 crore (US$180 million) (2018−19) | |
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Number of employees
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30,000+ (2018) |
| Subsidiaries | CEAT KEC International Zensar Technologies RPG Life Sciences Raychem RPG Harrisons Malayalam RPG Ventures |
The RPG Group is a big Indian company that works in many different areas. It is based in Mumbai, India. The company's history goes all the way back to 1820 with Ramdutt Goenka.
The main company, RPG Enterprises, was started in 1979 by Rama Prasad Goenka. It began with companies like Phillips Carbon Black and Asian Cables. Rama Prasad Goenka was the Chairman Emeritus until he passed away in 2013. Today, his oldest son, Harsh Goenka, is the chairman.
The RPG Group has more than fifteen companies. They mainly focus on things like making tires, building important structures (infrastructure), and working with life sciences. Some of their well-known companies include CEAT Tyres, the technology company Zensar Technologies, and the building company KEC International.
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What the RPG Group Does
The RPG Group has several major companies. They are grouped into four main areas.
Tires
The RPG Group makes tires for many different vehicles.
CEAT Tires
CEAT is a very important company for RPG Enterprises. It makes a lot of money each year. CEAT is the biggest company in India that sends tires to other countries. They send tires to over 100 countries around the world.
CEAT's main office is in Mumbai. They have factories in places like Bhandup, Ambernath, Nashik, and Halol.
CEAT in Sri Lanka
CEAT started working in Sri Lanka in 1992. They teamed up with a company called AMW. Later, in 1999, they also joined with Kelani Tyres. This partnership created CEAT Kelani Associated Holdings. This company is now the biggest tire maker in Sri Lanka.
CEAT Kelani has three factories in Sri Lanka. They are the top brand for radial tires in Sri Lanka.
CEAT in Bangladesh
In 2017, CEAT also started a partnership in Bangladesh. They joined with a Bangladeshi company called A K Khan & Company. They built a factory in Bhaluka, Mymensingh. CEAT owns 70% of this partnership.
Building and Infrastructure
The RPG Group helps build important structures and systems.
KEC International
KEC International is one of the biggest companies in the world for building power lines. They also work on railways, city buildings, solar power, and oil and gas pipelines.
KEC has built power systems in over 70 countries. These countries are in places like South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, Africa, and the Americas.
SAE Towers
In 2010, KEC International opened the world's largest tower testing station in Butibori, India. This station helps them test very strong power towers.
Later in 2010, KEC International bought SAE Towers. This company has offices in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. By buying SAE Towers, KEC became the second largest maker of steel towers in the world.
Technology and Computers
The RPG Group also works with computer technology.
Zensar Technologies
Zensar Technologies is a company that provides computer services. It is based in Pune, India. Zensar helps big companies around the world with their computer systems.
Zensar has offices in the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South Africa. They also have software development centers in India, Gdańsk, Poland, and the Middle East.
Zensar helps companies with many things. This includes managing computer programs, testing software, and handling large amounts of data. They are known for making old computer systems work better.
Special Products and Services
The RPG Group also has companies that make special products.
Raychem RPG
Raychem RPG Limited is a company that is half-owned by RPG and half by a US company called TE Connectivity. They make special products and offer services for power, telecommunications, and oil and gas industries.
They make things like cable accessories and connectors for very high voltage power lines. Raychem also has a research center in Halol, India. Here, they study new materials and technologies for the power sector.
RPG Life Sciences
RPG Life Sciences (RPGLS) is an Indian company that makes medicines. It used to be called Searle (India) Ltd. They make raw materials for medicines, finished medicines, and use biotechnology.
RPGLS works with partners around the world. They help develop new medicines and manufacturing processes. In 2012, it was named one of India's best places to work.
Harrisons Malayalam
Harrisons Malayalam is a company that focuses on farming. They grow crops on their own land and also process products from nearby farms.
Their main products are rubber, tea, and pineapple. They also grow bananas, cardamom, coffee, and vanilla. Harrisons Malayalam is the biggest producer of pineapples in India. They are also the largest producer of tea in South India. The company employs about 13,000 people in rural Kerala.
Investing in New Companies
RPG Ventures
RPG Ventures is the part of the RPG Group that invests in new and growing companies, called startups. They invest in different areas like health, technology, and cars.
For example, in 2016, they invested in a company called ShieldSquare. In 2017, they invested in Seniority, an online store for elderly care. They also supported Medsonway Solutions, an online pharmacy.
