Ramji Hansraj Kamani | |
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Born | 21 February 1888 Dhari village, Baroda State, British India |
Died | 27 June 1965 Bombay, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Industrialist |
Years active | 1917–1965 |
Known for | Founder of Jaipur Metal Industries Limited (1942) (Jaipur Metals & Electricals Limited) Kamani Metals & Alloys Limited (1944) Kamani Engineering Corporation Limited (1945) Kamani Metallic Oxides Private Limited (1951) Kamani Tubes Private Limited (1959) Indian Rubber Regenerating Company Limited (1960) Industrial Jewels Limited (1963) |
Spouse | Jadavlaxmi |
Children | Poonamchand, Rasik, Sarla, Navin, Nalini, Hasmukh, Navnit, Chandravadan, Mridula |
Parent(s) | Hansraj and Dudhima |
Ramji Hansraj Kamani (Gujarati: રામજી હંસરાજ કમાણી; 21 February 1888 – 27 June 1965) also called Ramjibhai, was an Indian entrepreneur and industrialist born in the village of Dhari in the Amreli district of Saurashtra, Baroda State. He was the patriarch of the Kamani group companies.
In June 1920, Ramjibhai joins Mahatma Gandhi's Non co-operation movement. He later communicates with Gandhi during his stint in jail.
Nicol Road, a street in the Ballard Estate business district of Mumbai where the company office, Kamani Chambers is located, was rechristened Ramjibhai Kamani Marg in his honor.