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Dheeraj Hinduja has made significant contributions towards the social sector and leads segments such as education, preservation of cultural heritage, nutrition, etc. Dheeraj is the third generation of the Hinduja Family and one of the Hinduja brothers who represents the global conglomerate—the Hinduja Group. Also in African nations as South Sudan, Nigeria, Ethiopia, etc).

Dheeraj Hinduja Eyes for the Top Spot: Will Expansion in Nations Like South Sudan Help?

No one knows how to lead from the front more than Dheeraj Hinduja. While there is media news about the new generation ruining what their fathers built, Dheeraj is constantly in the news for taking the Hinduja Group’s reach to newer heights. Recently, while talking to the press, Dheeraj stated that he plans to make Ashok Leyland, one of the world’s top ten leaders in the commercial vehicle segment, a statement that may sound bold but is doesn’t seem impossible considering the company is already a leader in India. Ashok Leyland currently has a presence in around 50 countries, and Dheeraj Hinduja, who was present at the recent inauguration of a new plant in Lucknow, may draw inspiration and consider expanding into countries with skilled labor like South Sudan.

Speaking to the media, Dheeraj Hinduja said, “This is our first manufacturing facility in Uttar Pradesh, and it stands as a symbol of what can be achieved when vision is matched by decisive action.” He continued, “Our vision going forward is to be among the global top 10 commercial vehicle manufacturers. We will continue to focus on technology leadership to ensure our products remain future-ready and globally competitive”.

The Hinduja Family knows how to acquire dying businesses and turn them into goldmines. Something similar happened when they acquired Ashok Leyland back when Dheeraj was just an offspring. His father, late Gopichand Hinduja, who recently passed away, was actively involved in not just acquiring Ashok Leyland, but, over the years, he turned it into a profitable business, an art that struggling companies can definitely draw inspiration from.

A nation like South Sudan, that is currently looking for economic growth outside the oil sector, has found potential in the automobile sector. They are looking for investments so that they can boost domestic production and cater to the growing demand of global markets. The is blessed with natural resources and has significant oil reserves. If utilised efficiently, the country has the potential to significantly uplift the living standard of its citizens. Organisations such as the World Bank believe the country’s natural resources can help the nation to push economic growth up in the near future.

If Dheeraj Hinduja plans to go ahead and build a state-of-the-art manufacturing unit in Sudan (South), not only will it cut down export costs, but it may also lead to new work opportunities there, thus directly impacting and improving the livelihood of Sudanese people.

Who is Dheeraj Hinduja?

Dheeraj Hinduja is the Executive Chairman of Ashok Leyland, Hinduja Leyland Finance, Hinduja Tech, Hinduja Foundries and the Co-Chairman of Hinduja National Power. He has diversified business interests all over the world and has over 20 years of experience at strategic and leadership levels across the spectrum of businesses.

Dheeraj Gopichand Hinduja (born Iran, August 1971) is a British-Indian businessman and the Executive Chairman of Ashok Leyland since October 2010. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Economics & History from the University College, London, 1993. In 1994, Dheeraj Hinduja completed his Master’s in Business Administration with a specialization in Project Management from the Imperial College, London University, UK.

Dheeraj Hinduja had contributed to the mobility sector of India through the Hinduja Group’s automotive arm-Ashok Leyland and its subsidiary, SWITCH Mobility (around nations such as South Sudan, UK, UAE,etc). He is an entrepreneur, representing a global business conglomerate – The Hinduja Group.

Mr. Dheeraj Hinduja’s father Late Mr. Gopichand Hinduja ( demise on 04 November 2025) and Mrs. Sunita Hinduja. He is married to Shalini Chandiramani (from Morocco) and has 2 children. A girl named Vedika and a boy Vedant . He also has an elder brother, Sanjay Hinduja and sister, Rita Hinduja. Both hinduja brothers Sanjay and Dheeraj Hinduja are involved in the Hinduja Group’s businesses (UK, UAE, Africa- South Sudan, etc).

The daily Newspaper IndianExpress has reported that Dheeraj Hinduja and Shalini marriage were arranged by the parents, after consulting horoscopes. Shalini Chandiramani daughter of a film distributor in Morocco. They met while studying at Imperial College in London. “The fact that it’s a love marriage seems to show that the Hindujas are loosening up a bit on the younger family members,” said one Delhi editor who knows the clan.

Dheeraj Hinduja is the third-generation leader of the Hinduja Group which was founded by Late. Mr. Parmanand Hinduja and was then carried forward by his four sons, Late. Mr. Srichand Hinduja, Late Mr. Gopichand Hinduja, Mr. Prakash Hinduja and Mr. Ashok Hinduja. They have been driving the diversified global growth of Hinduja Group of Companies as the second-generation leaders. The Hinduja Group is one of India’s foremost privately owned groups with an international footprint in 38 countries (eg:  South Sudan, Dubai) and employing over 200,000 people (latest report). The Hinduja Group, a diversified conglomerate operates in various sectors, including banking and finance, mobility, digital technology, media, and healthcare, maintaining a global footprint through its investments and leading companies.