Sanjay Passi is an Indian businessman who serves as the chairman of the Pasco Group, one of North India's key players in the automobile industry which had a turnover of ₹2,690 crore (US$310 million) for the fiscal year 2021–22.[1][2]
Early life and education
Passi holds a B.Com. (Honors) degree from Hansraj College, University of Delhi. After taking over his father's Tata Motors dealership in 1989, following his graduation, Passi successfully expanded Pasco, adding Maruti Suzuki and JCB dealerships under his leadership.[1][3]
Awards and achievements
Passi was appointed as the Honorary Consul General for the Republic of Latvia in New Delhi, serving from November 2007 to March 2014. He is also a member of the Worldwide Entrepreneurs Organization and the Young Presidents' Organization, Delhi Chapter. In 1999, he received the Aaykar Ratna Award as the highest taxpayer in India and was honoured as the "Best Entrepreneur of the Year" by Osamu Suzuki.[2][non-primary source needed]
Personal life
Passi is married to Shalini Passi, an art collector and socialite, they have a son, Robin.[1] Despite his business success, he maintains a relatively low public profile, dedicating his efforts to philanthropy, including a notable donation of ₹10 crore to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams at the Tirumala Temple in 2021.[4]
References
- ^ a b c "Meet Sanjay Passi, Delhi-based billionaire and husband of Shalini Passi – A look at his luxurious 20,000 sq ft home and Rs 2690 crore net worth". Financialexpress. 2024-10-23. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ a b Motors, Pasco. "Authorized dealer of Tata Motors commercial heavy vehicles, trucks & buses with showrooms & service centers in Northern part of India". Pasco Motors. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ "This Delhi-based businessman started his career with Tata Motors, now owns Rs 2690 crore company". www.india.com. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ "Delhi based industrialist donates Rs 10 crore to TTD". The Times of India. 2021-02-26. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-10-25.