DR. BRIJMOHAN LALL MUNJAL EPITOMISED THE INDOMITABLE SPIRIT OF INDIA; TO RISE AND RECLAIM ITS PLACE IN THE COMITY OF NATIONS, DESPITE IMMENSE CHALLENGES IN THE WAY.

He saw the broad canvas of history unfolding before him. From the suffering under colonial rule, the ravages of Partition, the raising of the Tricolour, Licence Raj, to the liberalisation of the economy, triumphs of Indian entrepreneurship across the world, and the digital age of the twenty-first century. Not only did he live through all this, he turned challenges into opportunities, and worked hard with dignity, until he saw light at the end of the tunnel. His vision was to help empower India through building institutions of excellence.

From humble beginnings, Dr. Munjal went on to set-up a world-class ethical, value-based and professional enterprise that today employs over 35,000 people; and has verticals ranging from two-wheelers and cycles to auto parts, from BPO and financial services to insurance distribution, clean energy and real estate. Hero Group is now a US$ 5 billion enterprise, which includes Hero MotoCorp, the World’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer with operations across continents.

His passion for institution building was not confined to businesses alone. He built and nurtured a large number of social enterprises in the realms of adult education, women’s empowerment, healthcare and education. The trusts that he set-up now successfully run numerous well-known primary, secondary, vocational and tertiary education institutes across multiple states of India. He believed, “there is no greater investment and no better return than that in education. It benefits not only an individual but society at large.”

Dr. Brijmohan Lall Munjal was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, social engineer and above all a humanist, who inspired millions of people by his exemplary vision. In recognition of his immense contribution, a very large number of prestigious awards were bestowed upon him. At Hero MotoCorp, we are honoured to have been guided by this legend; and will continue to draw inspiration from his extraordinary life.