From The Family Albums of India's Business Doyens

A walk down memory lane with the doyens of business
Published: Nov 26, 2013
From The Family Albums of India's Business Doyens

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  • From The Family Albums of India's Business Doyens
  • From The Family Albums of India's Business Doyens
  • From The Family Albums of India's Business Doyens
  • From The Family Albums of India's Business Doyens
  • From The Family Albums of India's Business Doyens
  • From The Family Albums of India's Business Doyens
RS Agarwal and RS Goenka are the only two promoters on the rich list unrelated by blood, but their relationship is as strong as any. The friends turned business partners when they quit their jobs in the Birla Group to set up Kemco Chemicals in 1974. The two had specifi c interests—Agarwal fancied fi nance and Goenka marketing. It was a great combination for a company that is today home to several bestselling brands. The friendship is now institutionalised as the next generation is as closely knit as their fathers. They work and holiday together, like the founders. Here, they are seen working in their fi rst offi ce, launching a shampoo and holidaying in Agra and Kashmir