Aurangabad, May 17: The industrial circles here have mourned the loss of industrialist Raghunandanlal Gupta. Terming him as an ace entrepreneur and good human being, they hailed his role as a pioneer of steel industry in Marathwada.
We have lost pioneer of steel industry
I am deeply saddened about the passing away of veteran industrialist and R L Steel Group Chairman Raghunandanlal Gupta. He was the pioneer of steel industry in Marathwada and mainstay of many social organisations. The industry here benefitted from experience and erudition. In his death, I have lost a dependable guide.
Rajendra Darda, Editor-in-Chief, Lokmat Media
He always tried to help others
Late R L Gupta was a good entrepreneur and one of the finest human beings. He had devoted himself to the Vidyadham and Anand Ashram. He had a big role in forming these institutions. Children who were from poor families were given free education in these institutes. He never differentiated with anybody and always tried to help others.
Industrialist Nandkishor Kagliwal.
Treated new entrepreneurs with respect
He was one of the pioneer industrialists in Marathwada. He is credited for introducing the first steel industry of the region. Not only in the industrial sector, but he also played a huge role in the educational sector. He was a humble man and always treated others with respect. He used to treat new entrepreneurs with respect and listened to their ideas and suggestions.
Prasad Kokil, vice-chairman, CII, Marathwada Zonal Council.
He was a guide and a father figure for many industrialists. He was the one who introduced the steel business through his company to Marathwada. He expanded Akar Tools and his long determination gave an opportunity to all companies of the group for achieving top position in their respective fields. There was no small or big for him and he loved everyone equally.
Kamleish Dhoot, president CMIA.
Late R L Gupta was a doyen of Aurangabad industries and a great philanthropist. His absence will be an irreparable loss. I was fortunate to have worked under his guidance for 9 years.
CA Gautam Nandavat, Former CMIA president
He was one of the first entrepreneurs that laid the foundation stone of the industrial sector in Aurangabad. The R L group made tremendous progress under his guidance. He had a very pleasing personality and was always ready to listen to new ideas. He was also a religious man. He played a major role in development of the region.
Jagannath Kale, president, Zilla Vyapari Mahasangh.