London

Gopichand P Hinduja, the head of Britain’s richest family, who was named as an accused in the Bofors scam with his two brothers, died in London at the age of 85.

Fondly known as ‘GP’ in business circles, Gopichand P Hinduja was unwell for the past few weeks and died in a London hospital, sources close to his family said. He is survived by his wife, Sunita, sons Sanjay and Dheeraj, and daughter, Rita.

Under his leadership, the group acquired Gulf Oil in 1984, closely followed by the acquisition of the then-struggling Ashok Leyland in 1987 which was the first major NRI investment in India. Today, Ashok Leyland is regarded as one of the most successful turnaround stories ever in Indian corporate history.

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