Indian billionaire and entrepreneur — Sanjiv Goenka — is the founder and chairman of RPSG Group. According to Forbes and publicly available data, his estimated net worth is around $3.4 billion (approximately Rs 28,390 crore). Besides his business, Goenka is also passionate about sports, particularly football and cricket. He owns multiple teams — the Indian Super League (ISL) football club Mohun Bagan Super Giant, and the Indian Premier League (IPL) team Lucknow Super Giants, which is currently led by KL Rahul.
In 2021, the RPSG group, led by Sanjiv Goenka, purchased the Lucknow SuperGiants franchise for a whopping Rs 7,090 crore. Prior to acquiring the Lucknow franchise, Goenka’s RPSG group owned the Rising Pune Supergiant franchise, which was dissolved after two seasons — 2016 and 2017. Scroll down to learn more about the Indian billionaire and entrepreneur, his investments, net worth, and more.
Meet Sanjiv Goenka, one of the richest entrepreneurs in the country and the owner of KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), who has a staggering net worth of Rs 28,390 Crore
Who is Sanjiv Goenka?
Sanjiv Goenka is the founder and chairman of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG Group) headquartered in Kolkata. He is the son of Rama Prasad Goenka, who founded the RPG Group, a multi-sector Indian industrial conglomerate. Sanjiv Goenka has an older brother, Harsh Goenka, who is currently the chairman of the RPG Group. In 2011, Sanjiv Goenka established the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG Group) after the family businesses were split between the two brothers.
Education and personal life
Born and raised in Kolkata, Sanjiv Goenka, received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from St. Xavier’s College in 1981. His wife, Preeti Goenka, is a well-known interior designer. They have two children, Shashwat and Avarna. The former currently serves as the Vice-Chairman of the RPSG group.
Business
According to Economic Times and Financial Express reports, the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG Group) reportedly generated a revenue of over Rs 32,000 crore in 2023. The company has diversified its business across several sectors, including Information Technology, Media, Sports, Education, Infrastructure, Power, Carbon Black, and Retail Products.
Other achievements
In 2002, Sanjay Goenka was appointed the chairman of the board of governors at IIT-Kharagpur. He has been an active member of the board of governors at IIT-Gandhinagar. He was also nominated as the youngest president of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
Net worth
According to Forbes, Sanjiv Goenka has an estimated net worth of $3.4 billion (approximately Rs 28,390 crore). Currently, he holds the 949th spot on the Forbes Billionaires List 2024. According to Hindustan Times, Goenka owns a massive bungalow in Central Delhi’s poshest neighbourhoods, Lutyens Zone.
