Avant Garde of Indian Textile Mr. Rajinder Gupta of Trident Group, featured in TIME Magazine’s (Person of the Year), December Edition

Maninder singh Barnala

Punjab / Chandigarh, December 23, 2024 –
Padma Shri Mr. Rajinder Gupta, Emeritus Chairman of Trident Group, featured in The TIME Magazine – December 2024 (Person of the Year) Edition. This accomplishment brings great sense of pride to the Indian Textile sector and is a testament to

Mr. Gupta’s transformative journey and impact on India’s business and socio-economic landscape.
Mr. Gupta’s extraordinary journey from modest beginnings to becoming a pivotal force in India’s industrial and economic development has been recognized by TIME Magazine, one of the most influential and iconic news magazines in the world.
Under his leadership, Trident Group has emerged as a global textile powerhouse, with 61% of its production exported to leading international retailers. The company has not only established itself as the world’s largest terry towel manufacturer but has also become a model of sustainable and socially conscious industrialization. Recently, he also announced a Rs 3,000 crore investment in Madhya Pradesh to encourage socio-economic development and create job opportunities in the state 
     Trident Group is a diversified global conglomerate with significant presence in textiles, paper, and chemicals. Committed to sustainable development and social progress, the group has consistently demonstrated excellence in manufacturing, innovation, and corporate citizenship. The company’s CSR initiatives have been particularly noteworthy. Trident has implemented comprehensive programs focusing on education, skill development, and environmental sustainability. These initiatives have had a significant impact on the lives of thousands of people in rural Punjab.
TIME’s Person of the Year 2024 is Donald Trump. Trump was acknowledged for “orchestrating a comeback of monumental scale” and changing the political environment in the United States, according to Sam Jacobs, Editor-in-Chief of TIME. 
TIME Magazine continues to be an influential voice in the media because of its zealous commitment to providing high-calibre material that informs and connects readers on important world issues. It maintains the fundamental values set decades ago while navigating the intricacies of contemporary media, carrying on its heritage of credibility and trust.