Indu Jain is an Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the chairman of one of the largest media groups in India ‘Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd’ which is also known as the Times Group, before he died on 13 May 2021 due to complications from COVID-19.
Wiki/Biography
Indu Jain was born on Tuesday, 8 September 1936 (age 84 at death) in Faizabad, United Provinces, British India (before the partition of India in 1947; now Uttar Pradesh). His zodiac sign is Virgo.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 4″
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Salt & Pepper
Family & Caste
He was born in a Sahu Jain family.
Wife & Children
She was married to Ashok Kumar Jain who died on February 4, 1999 in Cleveland, USA. The couple has two sons, Samir Jain, and Vineet Jain. Samir is the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Times Group, and Vineet Jain is the Managing Director & Owner of the Times Group.
Ashok Jain
Indu Jain’s son Vineet Jain
Samir Jain
Career
She was the founder president of FICCI Women’s Organization in 1983. She worked as the chairman of Bharatiya Jnanpith Trust in 1999 which was founded by Sahu Shanti Prasad Jain (her father-in-law) in 1944 with the motive of promoting literature in Indian languages. In 2002, he founded the ‘Times Foundation’ which functions for various community services, operates a research foundation, and manages aid funds. To promote unity in the world, he helped launch the ‘Unity Forum’ in 2003. Before his death in 2021, he worked as chairman of the Times Group.
Awards & Honors
- Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in January 2016
Indu Jain received the Padma Bhushan Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award by Institute of Company Secretaries of India “for translating excellence in corporate governance into reality” in November 2019
- Award by the Indian Women’s Congress in 2000
- Lifetime Contribution to Media by All India Management Association in 2018
Net worth
$3.1 billion (Rs. 20,937 crore) as of 2016.
Death
On 13 May 2021, he died at 9:35 pm due to complications of COVID-19 in Delhi.
On his death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted,
Saddened by the passing of Times Group Chairman Smt. Indu Jain Ji. He will be remembered for his community service initiatives, passion for India’s progress and deep interest in our culture. I remember my interaction with him. Condolences to his family. Om Shanti.”
Indian President Ram Nath Kovind shared his grief over his death. He tweeted,
After the demise of Smt Indu Jain, Chairman of the Times Group, we have lost a unique media leader and a great patron of arts & culture. He left his special mark in the fields of entrepreneurship, spirituality & philanthropy. My condolences to his family, friends and supporters.”
Facts/Trivia
- Her closest people used to call her Mataji or Mummy.
- According to media sources, he has deep knowledge of various ancient scriptures.
- He was a devoted follower of spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.
- In 2000, he addressed the United Nations at the Millennium World Peace Summit.
- Indu wanted to donate her organs, but due to her condition with COVID-19, it was not possible.
- He is a spiritual person and is involved in various religious activities. In an interview, while talking about life, he said,
Living in the present means not regretting the past, not worrying about the future. Life is what it is now. I was born a seeker. I am very curious and curious to explore. I don’t see a choice between ‘being happy’ and ‘having a purpose’ in life. Alternatives that seem different may turn out to be the same. Life is an amazing adventure and you have to give it your best.”
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
