Unfortunate Demise: Hero founder, Shri Brijmohan Lall Munjal dies at 92.
Xbhp mourns the unfortunate demise of Shri Brijmohan Munjal.
Shri Brijmohan Lall Munjal was the founder of the Hero Group, famous for its bicycles and in the last 4 decades, for motorcycles too. The Hero Group is known for standing by its values of providing frugal, efficient & reliable two wheelers to India, and some other foreign markets.
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He was born in Kamalia, Punjab(Pakistan), but he chose to move to Ludhiana, after the country's partition, and established Hero cycles, which also turned out to be the world's largest bicycle maker in 1975, defeating Atlas cycles on its way to the top.
Way back in the 1980s, motorcycles were not known to be the hotsellers of the scooter and moped dominated market. Still, Munjal took the plunge with Honda to create one of the most successful Joint Venture which lasted 27 years. Munjal's Hero group came out with flying colors from the 80's, leading the company towards many records, such as most vehicles sold within a month, maximum 2 wheelers sold in India, most sold motorcycle brand in India, etc.
Not only did Hero Honda rule the industry as India's top two-wheeler firm, but Munjal built a loyal base of vendors and robust dealer network that his rivals still envy. Hero has now sold over 60 million two-wheelers and grown into a Rs 28,000 crore company. The Centre had conferred prestigious Padma Bhushan award to him in March 2005 for his contribution in trade and Industry.
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In the above image, you can see Shri B.M. Munjal(left) with his son Pawan Munjal(right). Brijmohan Lall Munjal was affectionately called 'Babuji' by many. He was a "fatherly figure" to many, including even dealership owners.
Last June, Munjal gave up the post of executive chairman and took over as Hero MotoCorp's chairman emeritus and non-executive director after being at the helm since the early 1980s. Munjal died on 1st November, 2015, Sunday, at the age of 92 years, after a brief illness period at a private hospital in New Delhi. Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal & Lok Sabha member Capt Amarinder Singh were among those who expressed grief & offered their condolences.
He is succeeded by 3 sons and a daughter.
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Xbhp deeply regrets the loss of a true leader, and hopes that he will remain an inspiration to all of us, for years to come. Xbhp hopes the new generation gets inspired to create more such businesses that create a win-win situation for all involved. R.I.P.
Xbhp mourns the unfortunate demise of Shri Brijmohan Munjal.
Shri Brijmohan Lall Munjal was the founder of the Hero Group, famous for its bicycles and in the last 4 decades, for motorcycles too. The Hero Group is known for standing by its values of providing frugal, efficient & reliable two wheelers to India, and some other foreign markets.
He was born in Kamalia, Punjab(Pakistan), but he chose to move to Ludhiana, after the country's partition, and established Hero cycles, which also turned out to be the world's largest bicycle maker in 1975, defeating Atlas cycles on its way to the top.
Way back in the 1980s, motorcycles were not known to be the hotsellers of the scooter and moped dominated market. Still, Munjal took the plunge with Honda to create one of the most successful Joint Venture which lasted 27 years. Munjal's Hero group came out with flying colors from the 80's, leading the company towards many records, such as most vehicles sold within a month, maximum 2 wheelers sold in India, most sold motorcycle brand in India, etc.
Not only did Hero Honda rule the industry as India's top two-wheeler firm, but Munjal built a loyal base of vendors and robust dealer network that his rivals still envy. Hero has now sold over 60 million two-wheelers and grown into a Rs 28,000 crore company. The Centre had conferred prestigious Padma Bhushan award to him in March 2005 for his contribution in trade and Industry.
In the above image, you can see Shri B.M. Munjal(left) with his son Pawan Munjal(right). Brijmohan Lall Munjal was affectionately called 'Babuji' by many. He was a "fatherly figure" to many, including even dealership owners.
Last June, Munjal gave up the post of executive chairman and took over as Hero MotoCorp's chairman emeritus and non-executive director after being at the helm since the early 1980s. Munjal died on 1st November, 2015, Sunday, at the age of 92 years, after a brief illness period at a private hospital in New Delhi. Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal & Lok Sabha member Capt Amarinder Singh were among those who expressed grief & offered their condolences.
He is succeeded by 3 sons and a daughter.
Xbhp deeply regrets the loss of a true leader, and hopes that he will remain an inspiration to all of us, for years to come. Xbhp hopes the new generation gets inspired to create more such businesses that create a win-win situation for all involved. R.I.P.