Vasudev Mahadeva Salgaocar (1916–1984) was an Indian businessman and the founder and chairman of the V. M. Salgaocar Group of Companies. The group was primarily involved in iron ore mining, but also engaged in coal mining and wind energy.
Vasudev Salgaocar | |
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| Born | Vasudev Mahadeva Salgaocar 13 May 1916 |
| Died | 13 October 1984 (aged 68) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founder of V. M. Salgaocar Group |
| Spouse | Hirabai |
| Children | 7, including Anil Salgaocar |
Career
editSalgaocar founded the Salgaocar Football Club in 1956, a professional football club which has played in the I-League, based in Vasco, Goa. Since his death, the company was led by his two sons, Shivanand V. Salgaocar and Dattaraj V. Salgaocar, as joint managing directors until the split.[1]
Personal life
editHis third son was Anil Salgaocar who died in 2016 at the age of 75.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ Thomas, P. Manoj (4 May 2018). "Salgaocar family settles six-year feud". The Hindu Business Line. Archived from the original on 7 November 2023.
- ^ "Herald: Mining baron Anil Salgaocar passes away". oHeraldo. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ^ "Goa News -Industrialist Anil Salgaoncar passes away". Goa News. Retrieved 8 April 2016.