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1. The top 10 biggest conglomerate
companies in India
Decades after the Indian market went through privatization, and
companies expanded their goals to global success, the presence of
leading conglomerates based in India is stronger than ever. Each of
these multi-industry companies has a substantial influence on the
market and is a part of consumers’ lives across industries. Their
legacy only propels their growth as they focus on expanding their
impact to newer industries.
So, let’s take a look at the powerhouses that can be considered India’s
top ten conglomerates.
1. Tata Group

2. Founded in 1868 by Jamshedji Tata, this is one of the biggest and
oldest industrial groups in India. The conglomerate has a number of
affiliate companies and has also acquired a variety of international
companies with a market capitalization of US$325 billion as of
October 2021. These companies fall across various industries
including FMCG, retail, energy, engineering, chemicals, iron and steel,
finance, realty, and more.
2. Reliance Industries
This Fortune Global 500 company is a powerhouse not just in India but
across the globe. It is a leader across a number of industries as the
largest public-traded company in India with a market capitalization of
US$243 billion as of October 2021. The company accounts for a
whopping 8% of India’s total merchandise exports and has a leading
presence in telecommunications, energy, mass media, retail,
petrochemicals, natural gas, and more.

3. 3. Aditya Birla Group
Another Fortune 500 company from India, this group operates in 36
countries with a legacy spanning over seven decades. It is active with
global or national leadership in as many as 14 sectors including
cement, fashion, finance, carbon black, textiles, mining, metals,
chemicals, and more.
4. Shapoorji Pallonji Group
This powerhouse private group has a long-standing legacy of over 150
years. The company is an icon in Indian real estate and has developed
notable landmarks and megastructures across the country. The group
also delivers end-to-end solutions in various other business segments
including real estate, infrastructure, construction, water treatment,
solar energy & power, and financial consultant.
5. Adani Group

4. Founded in 1988 as a commodity trading business, this conglomerate
is now the largest private sector power generation company in India.
As of April 2021, it has become the third Indian conglomerate to cross
$100 billion in market capitalization. It has business in various sectors
including port management, electric power generation, and
transmission, renewable energy, mining, airport operations, natural
gas, food processing, and infrastructure.
6. Bajaj Group
Starting with a small sugar plant in 1926, this group now has 34
companies among which Bajaj Hindustan Sugar Ltd ranks as Asia’s
number 1 sugar manufacturing company. Meanwhile, Bajaj Auto is
ranked as the world’s fourth-largest two and three-wheeler
manufacturer. The group also has business in home appliances,
lighting, iron and steel, insurance, finance, and more.
7. Larsen & Toubro

5. Founded by two Danish engineers taking refuge in India, this company
is now among the top construction companies in the country as well
as globally. It has 118 subsidiaries, 6 associates, 25 joint-venture, and
35 joint operations companies. Its business span across engineering,
construction, realty, manufacturing, IT, and finance.
8. Godrej Group
Established in 1897, this group is managed and majorly owned by the
Godrej family. It has businesses in a diverse range of sectors including
real estate, appliances, engineering, security, and agricultural
products. The group has also partnered with the Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO) for aerospace and precision
engineering projects.
9. Sahara India Pariwar

6. This leading Indian conglomerate has a diversified presence in sectors
such as finance, media and entertainment, healthcare, life insurance,
manufacturing, real estate, and more. The company has a strong
presence in the sports industry as a title sponsor of the Indian national
cricket team, Indian national hockey team, Bangladesh national cricket
team, and the Force India Formula One team, among other sports.
10. ITC Limited
Renamed from India Tobacco Company Limited to ITC Limited in
1974, this company has expanded from the cigarette industry to a
variety of other sectors including hotels, FMCG, packaging,
agribusiness, and more. It has 13 businesses and exports its products
to 90 countries. As of 2020, the company has a market capitalization
of US$35 billion.
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