Gurgaon, Haryana: The unlikely story of Rajinder Gupta, Chairman of the Trident Group, is a salute to the invincible spirit of human ambition. He single-handedly scripted a success narrative that turned a humble beginning into a global conglomerate, marking him not only as a genius in the business world but also as a stalwart who altered the course of Indian industry.

Mr. Rajinder Gupta's tale began modestly in Punjab. Being the son of a small cotton dealer, he was thrust early into life's realities. At just 14, he had to swap textbooks for the grind, trading traditional learning for life lessons. But adversities and challenges kneaded him into a tenacious entrepreneur.

In 1985, Rajinder laid his first brick of enterprise - a fertiliser production facility. Doubling down on meager resources with sheer gumption, he heralded the beginnings of an empire with an initial investment of a modest INR 6.5 crores.

In April 1990, Punjab bore witness to the birth of Trident Limited. It signalled the start of an exhilarating journey that traversed the length and breadth of industries - from yarn to terry towels, paper to power, and chemicals.

Under Rajinder's capable leadership, the Trident Group embarked on an upward spiral. Today, with an annual turnover eclipsing US$ 1 billion, it stands tall as a beacon of success. Trident Group is now India's largest spinner of yarn, the world's frontrunner in making terry towels, and the global eco-friendly trendsetter in producing wheat straw-based paper – a testament to Rajinder Gupta's farsighted business sense.

Yet, Rajinder Gupta’s prowess derived from his intrinsic entrepreneurship and knowledge. Reputed universities such as Harvard, Templeton College in Oxford, and ISB Hyderabad have all put their finishing touches on his wisdom. But what made all the difference was how effectively he wielded both his real-life experiences and his learned concepts to catapult Trident's journey.

Rajinder Gupta believes in touching lives, manifesting societal change. The invigorating idea of 'shared prosperity' doesn't just live in his expression, it breathes in Trident’s approach too, undeniable in its sociopolitical strides.

Trident's prosperity has transformed over 30,000 lives through direct employment and significantly more through indirect means. His personal philosophy “Success isn’t about escalating figures but transforming lives and rendering growth accessible to all” takes on a real-life dimension here.

It is a result of this inspirational journey of hard work and dedication that he is a recipient of the honorable Padma Shri award which he received in 2007 for his services in the trade and industry domain.

Rajinder Gupta's inspirational journey, a fine blend of hard work and caring, continues to ignite entrepreneurial spirits worldwide. His life exemplifies that a fiery vision, upfront resilience, and the willingness to share prosperity can indeed paint a grand legacy.

About Trident Group

With its headquarters in Ludhiana, Punjab, the Trident Group is a vibrant jewel with a diverse bouquet of businesses like Home Textiles, Paper, Chemicals, and Power. Trident has left an indelible global footprint, its path marked by innovative ideas and sustainable growth. Serving customers from over 75 countries across six continents, Trident continues to evolve and grow.