Kuldip Singh Dhingra
Kuldip Singh Dhingra | |
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| Born | 1947 Amritsar, Punjab, India |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Co-owner of Berger Paints |
Kuldip Singh Dhingra (born 1947) is a prominent Indian businessman and co-owner of Berger Paints. He is recognized on the Forbes India list of wealthiest individuals and also appears among the world's billionaires due to his considerable ownership in the paint sector.
Early life
Dhingra was born into a Sikh Punjabi Arora family engaged in commerce, based in Amritsar, Punjab. The family's involvement in the paint industry dates back to 1898 when his grandfather established their original business. He earned a bachelor's degree from Delhi University.
Berger Paints
Together with his brother Gurbachan Singh Dhingra, he purchased Berger Paints from the UB Group under Vijay Mallya's leadership in 1991. This acquisition enabled them to develop the company into one of India's foremost paint manufacturers. His entrepreneurial story is chronicled in Sonu Bhasin's book Unstoppable: Kuldip Singh Dhingra and the Rise of Berger Paints.
Association
Dhingra serves as a director for multiple enterprises across various industries such as real estate, plantations, finance, and manufacturing. His directorships include firms like Ashi Farms, Citland Commercial Credits, UK Paints, Berger Becker Coatings, and United Stock Exchange.
Family
He is married to Meeta Dhingra and has three children. Their daughter, Rishma Kaur, holds the position of chairman at Berger Paints and is married to Raninder Singh, whose father is Amarinder Singh, a former Chief Minister of Punjab. The family lives in New Delhi.