Nand Kishore Goenka, father of Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra, dies at 96

New Delhi: Nand Kishore Goenka, social worker and father of Essel Group Chairman Subhash Chandra, died on Monday at the age of 96, according to a statement issued by the Essel Group.

Goenka was known for his work in community welfare and social service, it said. The Essel Group described him as a person whose life was marked by humility and compassion.

In a post on X, Chandra said, "Today morning, our beloved father Nand Kishore Goenka, breathed his last. Though all in family are saddened. My desire is to celebrate his 96 years' life, which was full of samaj seva, cow seva, and national service as RSS swayamsevak."


The Essel Group said Goenka's life and values would continue to inspire future generations and expressed condolences to the bereaved family.

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