Walchand Hirachand
Walchand Hirachand | |
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Hirachand on a 2004 stamp of India | |
| Born | 23 November 1882 |
| Died | 8 April 1953 (aged 70) Siddhpur, Bombay State, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Chairman, Walchand group |
| Relatives | Walchand family |
Walchand Hirachand Doshi CIE (23 November 1882 – 8 April 1953) was an Indian industrialist and the founder of the Walchand group. He established India's first modern shipyard, first aircraft factory and first car factory; he also established construction companies, sugarcane plantations, sugar factories, confectioneries, engineering companies and many other businesses.