Pawan Ruia is the Chairman and MD of Ruia Group. He was born to Shyamlal Ruia on 10th December, 1957 in Pipri, Uttar Pradesh, India. His father used to work in an industry. Pawan Ruia graduated from St. Xavier's College, University of Calcutta. Post his graduation he was awarded his LL.B. from University of Calcutta.
Career
With a degree in Charted Accountancy, Cost Accountancy, and Company Secretary ship, Pawan Kumar Ruia started his career by laying the foundation of Ruia Group in 1993. He also became the Chairman of Raghav Industries Ltd in 2003. In 2003, Ruia Group took over 225-year-old PSU Jessop & Co and entered Heavy Engineering & Infrastructure sector. Jessop started making good profits. Under the leadership of Pawan Ruia, the Ruia Group took over Dunlop India Ltd. and Falcon Tyres Ltd in 2005.