Sunder Genomal

Sunder Genomal
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom
EducationDe La Salle University
OccupationsBusinessperson, Founder & MD of Page Industries
OrganizationPage Industries
SpouseMadhuri
FatherGenomal Verhomal

Sunder "Ashok" Genomal is a British-Indian businessperson, billionaire and Non-Executive Chairman of Page Industries, a Bangalore-headquartered garment company, founded in 1994. His company, Page Industries is one of the largest licensees in the world for underwear maker Jockey. As of 2019, Genomal has been ranked by Forbes as the 73rd wealthiest Indian, with an estimated net worth of approximately $1.9 billion. He was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2017.

In 1994, Sunder Genomal founded Page Industries, along with his two brothers. The company is engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of Jockey products. In India, Page Industries is also the exclusive licensee of swimwear brand Speedo.

Personal life

He was born and brought up in Manila belonging to a family with Sindhi descent from Hyderabad. Holds the citizenship of United Kingdom. He holds a Master's degree in Science from De La Salle University.

He is married to Madhuri, and has a son named Shamir. Sunder Genomal's family is into innerwear business since 1959 when his father, Genomal Verhomal set up their first factory in the Philippines.

Recognition

References

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  12. ↑ "Sunder Genomal's brief history of success". www.forbesindia.com. Retrieved 23 April 2026. the Genomal family—although originally from Hyderabad—had never had any business in India.
  13. ↑ John, Nevin (5 June 2019). "Jockey India loses Rs 16,000 crore in mcap in 9 months; can it bounce back?". Business Today (India). Archived from the original on 8 June 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
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