Sunder Genomal
Sunder Genomal | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | Philippines[1] |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University |
| Occupation | Businessperson, Founder & MD of Page Industries |
| Organization | Page Industries |
| Spouse(s) | Madhuri[2] |
| Parent(s) |
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Sunder "Ashok" Genomal[3] is an Indian businessperson, billionaire and MD of Page Industries, a Bangalore-headquartered garment company, founded in 1994.[2][3][4][5] His company, Page Industries is one of the largest licensees in the world for underwear maker Jockey.[1][6] As of 2019, Genomal has been ranked by Forbes as the 73rd wealthiest Indian, with an estimated net worth of approximately $1.9 billion.[1] He was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2017.[7]
In 1994, Sunder Genomal founded Page Industries, along with his two brothers.[3][8] The company is engaged in manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of Jockey products. In India, Page Industries is also the exclusive licensee of swimwear brand Speedo.[8][9][10]
Personal life[]
He was born and brought up in Manila. He holds the citizenship of Philippines.[1] He holds a Master's degree in Science from De La Salle University.[1]
He is married to Madhuri,[2] and has a son named Shamir.[11] Sunder Genomal's family is into innerwear business since 1959 when his father, Genomal Verhomal set up their first factory in the Philippines.[8][2]
Recognition[]
- Sunder Genomal was awarded the "India's Best CEO 2015" in textiles category by Business Today (India) in December 2015.[3][12]
- Forbes listed him as India's 95th richest with a net worth of $1.2 billion in 2016.[3][13]
- In 2017, his estimated net worth was $1.75 billion and was placed #87th in Forbes's India Rich List 2017.[2]
- In February 2018, Genomal was awarded EY Entrepreneur of The Year 2017 Award in the consumer products and retail category.[7]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e f "#73 Sunder Genomal & family". Forbes. 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f Chakraborty, Sayan (November 29, 2017). "Sunder Genomal's brief history of success". Forbes India.
- ^ a b c d e Babu, Venkatesha (January 3, 2013). "The 'inner' secret to success". Business Today.
- ^ Bhuva, Rajiv (May 5, 2013). "Inner Winner". Fortune India.
- ^ Sharma, Saurabh. "इनरवियर बेचकर खड़ी की करीब 29 हजार करोड़ रुपए की कंपनी" (in Hindi). Patrika.
- ^ "Page Industries: Acing The Ins & Outs Of Business". BusinessWorld. March 31, 2016.
- ^ a b "EY announces 16 finalists for its 19th EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award Program". The Economic Times. February 8, 2019.
- ^ a b c Ghosh, Debojyoti (May 5, 2020). "Rupa & Company: The inside story". Fortune India.
- ^ Badrinath, Raghuvir (May 23, 2013). "Pricing power". Business Standard.
- ^ "11 साल में 1 लाख बना दिए 92 लाख, इनरवियर बेचकर भारत में जमाई धाक" (in Hindi). Daily Bhaskar. June 13, 2018.
- ^ John, Nevin (June 5, 2019). "Jockey India loses Rs 16,000 crore in mcap in 9 months; can it bounce back?". Business Today (India).
- ^ "20 Best Indian CEO's Awarded by Business Today". indianceo. January 7, 2016.
- ^ "India Rich List 2015". Forbes India. 2015.
External links[]
- Involve your dealers in the planning for new products at Outlook Business
- Ideas to Innovation series at The Economic Times
- For Page Industries, the Only Credible Competition Can be Ourselves: Sunder Genomal
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