Abasaheb Garware
Abasaheb Garware | |
|---|---|
Garware on a 2004 stamp of India | |
| Sheriff of Bombay | |
| In office 1959 - 1960 | |
| Preceded by | J.C. Jain |
| Succeeded by | Y. A. Fazalbhoy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bhalchandra Digambar Garware 21 December 1903 Tasgaon, British India |
| Died | 2 November 1990 (aged 86) Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | British Indian (1903 - 1947) Indian (1947 - 1990) |
| Children | 5 |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, businessman |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan (1971) |
Bhalchandra Digamber Garware (21 December 1903 - 2 November 1990) also known as Abasaheb Garware was an Indian pioneering industrialist from the state of Maharashtra. He was the Founding Chairman of the Garware Group of Industries. He was also appointed as the Sheriff of Bombay from 1959 to 1960. For his overall contribution in Business and Industries he was awarded Padma Bhushan in 1971.