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Gopal L. Raheja (1934-2014) was a Sindhi Indian billionaire businessman.[1]
Gopal Raheja | |
|---|---|
| گوپال راهيجا | |
| Born | 1934 |
| Died | 18 March 2014 (aged 79–80) |
| Occupation | Owner of K Raheja constructions |
| Father | Lachmandas S. Raheja |
| Relatives | Chandru Raheja (brother) Rajan Raheja (cousin) |
Early life
[edit]Gopal was born in Karachi Sind and studied at Bombay, Sangli and Poona.[2] His brother Chandru Raheja and his cousin Rajan Raheja are also billionaires.[3]
Career
[edit]Gopal inherited K Raheja constructions from his father Lachmandas S. Raheja.[1] Raheja was known for several residential developments in central Mumbai. The group is one of the biggest private landowners in Mumbai.[1] Raheja and his group had completed 2000 construction projects across India.[4] He was also the co-founder of S L Raheja Hospital, L S Raheja School of Architecture & Arts, L S Raheja College of Arts & Commerce, and L S Raheja Technical Institute.[4] At the time of his death Gopal was worth Rs. 11,000 crore (approximately $1.8 billion).[5]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Realty tycoon Gopal Raheja wills his wealth to estranged son Sandeep Raheja". The Economic Times. 2014-04-23. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ Eminent Sindhis in India. Lal Pushp. 1989.
- ↑ Hiscock, Geoff (2008). India's Global Wealth Club: The Stunning Rise of Its Billionaires and Their Secrets of Success. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 193, 250. ISBN 978-0-470-82238-8.
- 1 2 "From refugee to property czar, G L's untold story". The Times of India. 2014-03-19. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ Wire, A. B. (2014-04-24). "Real estate tycoon Gopal Raheja leaves entire $1.8 billion fortune to estranged son whom he fought in court". The American Bazaar. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
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