Founded in 1868 by Jamsetji Tata, the Tata Group is one of India's oldest and most prominent business conglomerates. It has interests in various industries, including steel, automobiles, information technology, telecommunications, and hospitality.
The Godrej Group was established in 1897 by Ardeshir Godrej and Pirojsha Godrej. The company initially started with locks and safes and later diversified into consumer goods, real estate, and other sectors.
The Birla Group was founded by Ghanshyam Das Birla in the early 20th century. It is a conglomerate with interests in industries such as cement, textiles, chemicals, and telecommunications.
Established in 1888 by Laxmanrao Kirloskar, the Kirloskar Group is a prominent industrial conglomerate in India, with businesses in engineering, power generation, and other sectors.
The Murugappa Group traces its roots back to 1900 when it was founded by Dewan Bahadur A.M. Murugappa Chettiar. It is a diversified business conglomerate with interests in areas such as finance, manufacturing, and agribusiness.
The Dalmia Group was founded in 1935 by Jaidayal Dalmia. It has interests in industries like cement, sugar, refractories, and other businesses.
While relatively younger than some others on this list, the Kotak Mahindra Group has its origins in 1985 when Uday Kotak established Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd.