The Hinduja Group is a privately owned transnational conglomerate founded in India in 1914 and headquartered in Mumbai. It operates in over 32 countries across multiple industries including automotive, IT, banking, chemicals, and energy. Some of its major companies include Ashok Leyland, Gulf Oil International, IndusInd Bank, and Defiance. The Hinduja Group is also actively involved in global investment banking, international trading, and philanthropic activities through the Hinduja Foundation.