With Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
Celebrating the release of "Eternal India," published by BI Publications.
A legacy of excellence
New Delhi, 1948. In the city we call home, a young entrepreneur with a vision laid the foundations for the flourishing global business we see today. Ripu Daman Bhagat was still only 27, but his determination drove his dream.
Never stand still
Seeing opportunity where others saw challenges, he was quick to capitalise on the potential of organised tours in a newly partitioned India, founding Mercury Travels that same year. It was an idea with mileage (no pun intended) - the business grew into what is now one of India's most respected travel brands.
His friend and co-founder was a certain Mohan Singh Oberoi - a name now synonymous with luxury hospitality. Naturally, Mohan invited him to become one of the founding subscribers to the newly floated East India Hotels Ltd, now the holding company of The Oberoi Group.
Ripu, however, never stood still. While his friend pursued the hotel business, he saw opportunity in other sectors. And so, in 1959, the BI Group was born, with a burgeoning publishing business among its new success stories. Further verticals followed - hospitality, notably, was one of them (those early days in travel served him well).
65 years on, the company he established continues to set new standards - not only in hospitality, but also media, education, and now real estate, where the Oberoi connection comes full circle in the first-of-its-kind Trident Residences.
Guided by the wisdom of decades in business, we operate with integrity and deliver to the letter - always with an uncompromising commitment to quality. Whatever the sector, we strive to ensure the experience of working with us, and our impact, is nothing less than superlative.
It's a legacy of excellence that began with one man's dedication, and continues under the leadership of his family to this day.
MILESTONES ON
THE JOURNEY
With Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
Marking the 25th anniversary of the Patriot newspaper.
With President Giani Zail Singh
Unveiling Indira Gandhi's "Eternal India."
Directors
Shashank Bhagat
Chairman of the BI Group with over 24 years of experience, Shashank Bhagat has expanded the Group's activities significantly. His initiatives include a joint venture with IDV (Diageo), pioneering environmental standards, and contributing to India's ethanol fuel program. His leadership was recognized by the Government of El Salvador with one of its highest civilian awards.
Reshma Bhagat
A dental expert with education from Germany and New York, Reshma Bhagat brings her expertise in education, media, and hospitality to the BI Group. She has authored a book on dental care, introduced holistic healing programs at The Farm, Philippines, and serves on the board of Kodaikanal International School.
Sport
Unity in diversity
Our belief in diversity and fairness extends beyond the boardroom and onto the fairway. Meet Team BI Luxury, a remarkable amateur golf team proudly representing the spirit of diversity within the typically exclusive world of golf. Our journey begins on the greens of the prestigious Delhi Golf Club League, where we bring together individuals from different walks of life, ages, and skill levels to form a unique ensemble of golf enthusiasts.