{"id":3998,"date":"2025-09-04T07:35:26","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T07:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chandigarhcitizensfoundation.com\/demo\/wordpress\/?page_id=3998"},"modified":"2025-10-01T06:35:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T06:35:40","slug":"padma-shri-shri-rajinder-gupta","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chandigarhcitizensfoundation.com\/demo\/wordpress\/padma-shri-shri-rajinder-gupta\/","title":{"rendered":"Padma Shri. Shri Rajinder Gupta"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><section data-bb-version=\"5.4.2\" id=\"bt_bb_section69e3a2f64f80c\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_bottom_section_coverage_image bt_bb_section_with_bottom_coverage_image bt_bb_top_spacing_large bt_bb_bottom_spacing_none detail-section\"  data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_animation_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_animation_no_animation&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;no_animation&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row \"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div data-bb-version=\"5.4.2\"  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-6 col-xl-6 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_animation_fade_in move_up animate\" style=\" justify-content: flex-start;; --column-width:6;\" data-width=\"6\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_padding_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_padding_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_animation_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_animation_fade_in move_up animate&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;fade_in move_up animate&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><header data-bb-version=\"5.4.2\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_dash_top bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_align_inherit\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_animation_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_animation_no_animation&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;no_animation&quot;}}\"><h2 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span><u>Padma Shri. Shri Rajinder Gupta<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\" bt_bb_row_inner\"   data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_inner_holder\"  ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column_inner col-xxl-12 col-xl-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\"  data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_inner_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_inner_content_inner\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Trident Group was born from the dream of\u202f <strong>Padma Shri Rajinder Gupta<\/strong>, a first-generation entrepreneur from Punjab, India.<\/p>\n<p>Beginning his journey with humble means in the mid-1980s, he built the foundation of an enterprise that today has grown into one of the <strong>world\u2019s finest and largest integrated congregate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For his outstanding contribution to trade and industry, he was conferred the\u202f<strong>Padma Shri in 2007<\/strong> by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the then President of India.<\/p>\n<p>He continues to guide and inspire as\u202f<strong>Chairman Emeritus of Trident Limited<\/strong>, while also serving in leadership roles across industry, education, sports, and healthcare.<\/p>\n<h6>National &amp; International Recognitions<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vice Chairman, State Economic Policy and Planning Board, Punjab<\/strong> in the rank of Cabinet Minister.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chairman of Advisory Council of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh &amp; Himachal Pradesh of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce &amp; Industry (FICCI)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chairman, Board of Governors \u2013 Punjab Engineering College<\/strong> (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh.<\/li>\n<li>Serves on <strong>Cleveland Clinic International Leadership Board<\/strong>. As an active member of the CCILB, he directly affects international strategies and activities, particularly those impacting India. Since his inception into the CCILB, he has collaborated with physician leaders to positively influence healthcare, research, medical education and patient care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.4.2\"  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-5 col-xl-5 image-section-detail bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_animation_fade_in move_left animate\" style=\"; --column-width:5;\" data-width=\"5\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_padding_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_padding_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_animation_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_animation_fade_in move_left animate&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;fade_in move_left animate&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.4.2\" class=\"bt_bb_image bt_bb_shape_square bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_align_inherit bt_bb_hover_style_simple bt_bb_content_display_always bt_bb_content_align_middle bt_bb_top_negative_margin_none bt_bb_bottom_negative_margin_none bt_bb_right_negative_margin_none bt_bb_left_negative_margin_none bt_bb_fill_background_color_full\" style=\"margin:20px 0px;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_content_display_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_content_display_always&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;always&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_top_negative_margin_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_negative_margin_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_negative_margin_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_negative_margin_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_right_negative_margin_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_right_negative_margin_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_left_negative_margin_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_left_negative_margin_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_animation_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_animation_no_animation&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;no_animation&quot;}}\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"594\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/chandigarhcitizensfoundation.com\/demo\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mr.rajendra.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"https:\/\/chandigarhcitizensfoundation.com\/demo\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mr.rajendra.webp\" data-full_image_src=\"https:\/\/chandigarhcitizensfoundation.com\/demo\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mr.rajendra.webp\" title=\"mr.rajendra\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chandigarhcitizensfoundation.com\/demo\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mr.rajendra.webp 594w, https:\/\/chandigarhcitizensfoundation.com\/demo\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mr.rajendra-320x335.webp 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-1 col-xl-1 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_animation_fade_in move_left animate\" style=\"; --column-width:1;\" data-width=\"1\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- cell_inner --><\/div><!-- cell --><\/div><!-- port --><div class=\"bt_bb_section_bottom_section_coverage_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chandigarhcitizensfoundation.com\/demo\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bgn-quotes-bottom.png\" alt=\"bt_bb_section_bottom_section_coverage_image\" \/><\/div><\/section><section data-bb-version=\"5.4.2\" id=\"bt_bb_section69e3a2f64ffbe\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_bottom_section_coverage_image bt_bb_section_with_bottom_coverage_image bt_bb_top_spacing_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_none detail-text\"  data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_animation_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_animation_no_animation&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;no_animation&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row \"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-12 col-xl-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_animation_fade_in move_up animate\" style=\"; --column-width:12;\" data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.4.2\" class=\" bt_bb_row_inner\"   data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_animation_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_animation_no_animation&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;no_animation&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_inner_holder\"  ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column_inner col-xxl-12 col-xl-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\"  data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_inner_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_inner_content_inner\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<h6>Education, Learning &amp; Development<\/h6>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square\">\n<li>Advance Management Programme | Harvard Business School, USA<\/li>\n<li>Advance Management Programme | Oxford University at Templeton College, Oxford, UK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Trident at a Glance<\/h6>\n<p>Trident is a vertically integrated manufacturer operating across three major segments: <strong>Textiles (Yarn, Bath &amp; Bed Linen), Paper (Wheat Straw-based), and Chemicals<\/strong>. Trident\u2019s state-of-the-art manufacturing units are in <strong>Sanghera and Dhaula in Barnala, Punjab, as well as Budhni in Madhya Pradesh,<\/strong> facilitating efficient production and seamless distribution across both domestic and international markets\u202fwith offices in <strong>Dubai, UK and USA.<\/strong><br \/>\nUnder the visionary leadership of Mr. Gupta, it catapulted to become the <strong>world\u2019s largest terry towel manufacturer, one among the leading yarn spinners of India and the largest manufacturer of wheat straw based paper with a presence in over 100+ countries.<\/strong><br \/>\nTrident is a <strong>USD 2 billion+ <\/strong>enterprise, powered by a <strong>workforce of 17,500+<\/strong> \u202fand driven by a culture of innovation, with over 17+ patents to its name. The company has earned numerous accolades from customers, vendors, and government bodies, recognizing its dedication to product quality, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship. With a strong foundation in ethical business practices and a forward-thinking approach, Trident Limited continues to lead the way in integrated manufacturing and global outreach.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Philanthropic Initiatives under Trident Foundation<\/strong> \u2013 His untiring efforts and commitment to serve the community and create an impact in the lives of people is reflected through the Trident Foundation- the CSR arm of the Group.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Philosophy <\/strong><br \/>\nIn his own words, Rajinder Gupta often says:<br \/>\n<strong><em>\u201cBusiness is my occupation, but creating opportunities is my passion.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This passion has transformed Trident into more than an enterprise- it has created livelihoods, empowered communities, and demonstrated how industry can harmonize growth with responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.4.2\" class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_normal bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.4.2\" class=\"bt_bb_icon btIcoFacebook bt_bb_style_filled bt_bb_size_small bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_align_inherit bt_bb_hidden_xs bt_bb_hidden_ms bt_bb_hidden_sm bt_bb_hidden_md bt_bb_hidden_lg bt_bb_hidden_xl\" style=\"margin-right: .5em;\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><a href=\"#\"  target=\"_self\"   data-ico-fontawesome=\"&#xf09a;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/a><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.4.2\" class=\"bt_bb_icon btIcoLinkedin bt_bb_style_filled bt_bb_size_small bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_align_inherit bt_bb_hidden_xs bt_bb_hidden_ms bt_bb_hidden_sm bt_bb_hidden_md bt_bb_hidden_lg bt_bb_hidden_xl\" style=\"margin-right: .5em;\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><a href=\"#\"  target=\"_self\"   data-ico-fontawesome=\"&#xf0e1;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/a><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.4.2\" class=\"bt_bb_icon btIcoTwitter bt_bb_style_filled bt_bb_size_small bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_align_inherit bt_bb_hidden_xs bt_bb_hidden_ms bt_bb_hidden_sm bt_bb_hidden_md bt_bb_hidden_lg bt_bb_hidden_xl\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;small&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><a href=\"#\"  target=\"_self\"   data-ico-fontawesome5brands=\"&#xe61b;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\" bt_bb_row_inner\"   data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_inner_holder\"  ><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.4.2\" class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_normal bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal bt_bb_hidden_xs bt_bb_hidden_ms bt_bb_hidden_sm bt_bb_hidden_md bt_bb_hidden_lg bt_bb_hidden_xl\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;}}\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.4.2\" class=\"bt_bb_row \"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div data-bb-version=\"5.4.2\"  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-12 col-xl-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\" style=\"; --column-width:12;\" data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- cell_inner --><\/div><!-- cell --><\/div><!-- port --><div class=\"bt_bb_section_bottom_section_coverage_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chandigarhcitizensfoundation.com\/demo\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/bgn-quotes-bottom.png\" alt=\"bt_bb_section_bottom_section_coverage_image\" \/><\/div><\/section><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Efficiently unleash cross-media information without cross-media value. 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