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Deloitte India presents #ETAwards 2018 - In conversation with Gita Piramal, Writer
Gita Piramal, also known as Dr. Gita Piramal (born c.1954) is an Indian writer and business historian. She is the former wife of Dilip Piramal, who runs VIP Industries and Blow Plast Ltd.
Contents
- Deloitte India presents ETAwards 2018 In conversation with Gita Piramal Writer
- The Backstories Gita Piramal
- Education
- Marriage
- Career
- Books and Writings
- Awards and recognition
- References
The Backstories, Gita Piramal
Education
Born into a business family, Gita spend several childhood years in the United Kingdom. She holds an MA in History. After she married into a prominent business family, Gita developed an interest in business history and earned a PhD in that subject from Bombay University in 1989.
Marriage
Around 1979, Gita married Dilip Piramal who runs VIP Industries (the suitcase makers) and Blow Plast Ltd. Dilip's brother Ajay Piramal runs Nicholas Piramal, the pharmaceutical major. Dilip and Gita have two daughters, Radhika and Aparna.
The month of June 2005 was a momentous one for the family. Early that month, Dilip and Gita were divorced after well over twenty years of marriage. On 12 June 2005, their daughter Aparna was married to Amit Raje, a gentleman of Maratha background. Six days later, on 18 June 2005, Dilip (aged 56) married Shalini Agarwal (aged 42), a woman with whom he had a long-standing relationship.
Career
Books and Writings
She has authored several books: