Building Wealth: Benu Gopal Bangur, ₹90,000 Crore Success Story with Shree Cement

Explore how Benu Gopal Bangur, the richest person in Kolkata, built a Rs.90,000 Crore empire Shree Cement.

Introduction

Meet 92 year Marwari industrialist Benu Gopal Bangur, often known as Billionaire Babumoshai, who serves as chairman of Shree Cement, with a net worth of Rs. 57,000 Crore, one of the richest people in Kolkata and India.

Bangur was born in Kolkata on January 1, 1931, and completed his graduation in commerce, born into a business-oriented family, his grandfather Mungee Ram Bangur was a former stockbroker who founded the Bangur Empire, later the group was divided into five parts, but Benu Gopal continued his legacy with his entrepreneurial skills, as per Zee News.

Benu Gopal took one division from the Bangur empire and made one of the 3rd largest cement companies in India by market capitalization.

Shree Cement

Founded in 1970 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Shree Cement is a clinker manufacturing company with its presence in 17 locations in the Indian, states of Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.

The company has a cement production capacity of 43.4 MTPA, and company market brands like Shree Ultra Jung Rodhak, Bangur Cement, and Rockstrong, evolved into the third-largest cement player in India.

The company involves a charter trading division for third-party buyers and sellers. Shree Cement Limited produces synthetic gypsum to replace the use of natural gypsum in cement manufacturing.

The company has made many strategic acquisitions to expand its market presence, including the purchase of various regional cement brands and assets.

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Sustainability

Shree Cement has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability. The company has invested in eco-friendly practices, such as using waste heat recovery systems and implementing renewable energy sources.

The company has pioneered the use of green technology in cement manufacturing, including initiatives for reducing carbon emissions and promoting the use of alternative fuels.

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Milestones

Under his leadership, the company has been 3rd largest company in India in its market, Today, Bangur’s net worth is approximately Rs 57,044 crore, a testament to his remarkable success with Shree Cement.

Known for his strategic vision and cost-conscious approach, Bangur’s leadership style was instrumental in driving Shree Cement’s success. His commitment to sustainability and technological advancement set new standards in the industry. His ability to balance innovation with practicality ensured the company’s steady growth

Lesson Learned

“Bangur’s journey teaches aspiring entrepreneurs the importance of perseverance, innovation, and a commitment to sustainability. His story is a reminder that Age is just an number”.

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