MUMBAI — Shri Nand Kishore Goenka, patriarch of the Goenka family and father of Essel Group Chairman Dr. Subhash Chandra, passed away on Monday morning in Mumbai at the age of 96.

The nonagenarian passed away following age-related health issues. Survived by his sons — Dr. Subhash Chandra, Ashok Goel, Jawahar Lal Goel, and Laxmi Narain Goel — as well as grandchildren and extended family, Goenka was widely revered for his life of social work, community welfare, and nation-first ideals.

A Tribute to a Life of Service

Paying a heartfelt tribute on social media platform X, Dr. Subhash Chandra reflected on his father’s enduring legacy and called for celebrating a life dedicated to selfless service:

“This morning, our revered father, Shri Nand Kishore Goenka Ji breathed his last. Though all in the family are saddened, my desire is to celebrate his 96 years of life, which was full of samaj seva, cow seva, and national service as an RSS swayamsevak.”

Throughout his life, Shri Goenka remained deeply connected to community causes. A lifelong member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), he prioritized grassroots social reform, rural development, and gau seva (protection and care of cows), establishing and supporting multiple gaushalas and educational institutions across Haryana and northern India.

Funeral & Final Respects

Event	Details
Public Viewing	Vasant Sagar, A Road, Marine Drive, Mumbai
Transport	Mortal remains transported from Mumbai to Haryana
Last Rites	Wednesday morning at Goenka Udyan in Agroha, Haryana

Friends, family, business leaders, and public figures gathered at the family’s residence in Marine Drive, Mumbai, to pay their final respects before the mortal remains were transported to Agroha, Haryana, for the final ceremonies.

The Goenka Legacy

Shri Nand Kishore Goenka’s principles of humility, discipline, and community service provided the foundation for his family’s enterprise. His early business endeavors in trading laid the groundwork upon which Dr. Subhash Chandra built the Essel Group into a global conglomerate, pioneered India’s private satellite television era with Zee Entertainment, and served in public office as a Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha).

Leaders across the business, social, and political spectrums expressed deep condolences to the Goenka family, remembering Shri Nand Kishore Goenka as a pillar of traditional values and silent commitment to society.