Sunit Khatau was an Indian billionaire industrialist who served as chairman and managing director of the Khatau Group. The Group has ventures in textiles, chemicals, shipping, cement, aviation, automobile, real estate and other industries. He was assassinated in Mumbai on 7 May 1994 for matters related to a dispute about a land sale.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
In addition to his industrial activity, Khatau was the largest owner of racehorses in India. His horses won prestigious races, including the 1981 Indian Derby, the Invitation Cup, the Bangalore Derby, and the Calcutta Derby. He was the holder of one of the most recognizable silks in India, with red being the only color featured on the jockey. Khatau's racing empire was marked by his dominance in the Bangalore Derby, where he secured a total of five victories.