Padma Shri. Shri Rajinder Gupta
Trident Group was born from the dream of Padma Shri Rajinder Gupta, a first-generation entrepreneur from Punjab, India.
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 world’s finest and largest integrated congregate.
For his outstanding contribution to trade and industry, he was conferred the Padma Shri in 2007 by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the then President of India.
He continues to guide and inspire as Chairman Emeritus of Trident Limited, while also serving in leadership roles across industry, education, sports, and healthcare.
National & International Recognitions
- Vice Chairman, State Economic Policy and Planning Board, Punjab in the rank of Cabinet Minister.
- Chairman of Advisory Council of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh & Himachal Pradesh of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI).
- Chairman, Board of Governors – Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh.
- Serves on Cleveland Clinic International Leadership Board. 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.
Education, Learning & Development
- Advance Management Programme | Harvard Business School, USA
- Advance Management Programme | Oxford University at Templeton College, Oxford, UK
Trident at a Glance
Trident is a vertically integrated manufacturer operating across three major segments: Textiles (Yarn, Bath & Bed Linen), Paper (Wheat Straw-based), and Chemicals. Trident’s state-of-the-art manufacturing units are in Sanghera and Dhaula in Barnala, Punjab, as well as Budhni in Madhya Pradesh, facilitating efficient production and seamless distribution across both domestic and international markets with offices in Dubai, UK and USA.
Under the visionary leadership of Mr. Gupta, it catapulted to become the world’s 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.
Trident is a USD 2 billion+ enterprise, powered by a workforce of 17,500+ and 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.
Philanthropic Initiatives under Trident Foundation – 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.
Philosophy
In his own words, Rajinder Gupta often says:
“Business is my occupation, but creating opportunities is my passion.”
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.