Gurbachan Singh Dhingra Explained

Gurbachan Singh Dhingra is an Indian entrepreneur, promoter and vice chairman of Berger Paints.

Gurbachan has been listed as one of Forbes India's richest Indians and also in its The World's Billionaires list among the highest Indians by net worth.[1]

Early life

Gurbachan was born in 1950 in a business family. His grandfather started the paint business in 1898 in Amritsar in Sikh Punjabi Family. Gurbachan holds a bachelor's degree from Delhi University.[2]

Berger Paints

In 1991 Gurbachan along with his brother Kuldip Singh Dhingra purchased Berger paints from UB group of Vijay Mallya.[3]

Association

Gurbachan serves as director of Anshana Properties, Arambol Properties, Citland Commercial Credits, Lobelia Buildwell, Scorpio Research and Consultants, Vinu Estates, Vignette Investments, UK Paints, Berger Becker Coatings, Berger Paints, Jolly Properties, Rakesh Estate, Rakesh Containers, Reshma Properties, Rishkul Properties, Creative Reattach, Kaydee Farms, Malibu Estate, Bigg Investments and Finance, Flex Properties, Burgeon properties, Britona properties, Emvee horticulture, Pagoda Builcon, Fable Propbuild, Flume Propbuild, Valerian Hospitality and Hotels.[4]

Family

Gurbachan is married and has three children. Gurbachan's son Kanwardeep is part of the business.[5] The entire family lives in New Delhi.

Notes and References

  1. News: The World Billionaires. 4 March 2015. Forbes.
  2. News: Dhingra Brothers Of Berger Paints Enter Ranks Of India's Richest As Shares Soar. 4 March 2015. Forbes.
  3. News: The Dhingras of Berger Paints Stay Away from What They Know Best. 4 March 2015. Forbes.
  4. Web site: Director Information. Corporate Director. 4 March 2015.
  5. News: Dhingras of Berger Paints start succession initiative. 4 March 2015. The Hindu.