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Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao (born 14 July 1950) is a mechanical engineer, billionaire industrialist, the founder chairman of GMR Group, [1] a global infrastructure developer and operator based in India. [2][3] Started in 1978, GMR Group is now present in 7 countries, active in energy, highways, large urban development and airports sectors, known fo...
GMR Group is an Indian multinational conglomerate headquartered in New Delhi. The group was founded in 1978 by Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao and comprises several companies including GMR Infrastructure, GMR Energy, GMR Airports, GMR Enterprises.
May 27, 2023 · Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao, a mechanical engineer and a billionaire industrialist is the founder and chairman of GMR Group. The company is a global infrastructure developer and operator based...
With an objective of building world class industrial infrastructure in India, GMR Group is setting up a 850 hectare SIR at Krishnagiri, near Hosur, Tamil Nadu. It is strategically located at just 45 km distance from Electronic City, Bangalore and is within the influence zone of The Chennai-Bangalore Industrial Corridor.
- Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao's Career
- GMR Group- Company Profile
- Awards and Acheivements of Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao
After the death of his father, GMR moved on to work briefly for A P Paper Mills in Rajahmundhry, from his family's gold and jute business in Srikakulam. There, he closely observed the modus operand...He learnt the art of managing diverse stakeholders by handling the Jute business.He gained experience in infrastructure building by joining the state's public works department as an executive engineer, on the Vamsadhra Project.After extensive research and learning through two salaried jobs, one in the private sector and another in government, GMR started out on his own, manufacturing cotton ear buds.GMR group is amongst the nation's fastest growing organizations.It was founded in 1978, and its headquarter lies in Bangalore, India.The group holds superior position in diverse business areas such as Airports, Highways, Energy and Urban Infrastructure including SEZs.GMR Varalakshmi Foundation (GMRVF), is its social responsibility arm, that works with the under privileged sections of society, in areas where the group is present.The "Entrepreneur of the year" at the Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence 2006 – 07.The "Most Promising Entrant to the Big League" by CNBC TV18 at its "Indian Business Leader Awards 2007".On 12th March, 2009, he received the Infrastructure Person (Infra Person) of the year award at the Infrastructure Journal Award Ceremony held in London.The "Sir. M. Visveswaraiah Award - 2008" instituted by the Federation of Karnataka Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI).- Mechanical Engineering from Andhra University
- 14th July 1950
- Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao
Mr. G B S Raju, a Group Director, is the elder son of Mr. G.M. Rao and has been on the Company’s Board since 1999. He began his career as the Managing Director of GMR Energy Limited and was responsible for setting up the 220 MW barge-mounted power plant.
GMR Group is the fastest growing Infrastructure enterprise, developing world class projects in India and abroad in high growth areas such as Airports, Energy, Transportation and Urban Infrastructure.
