Early Life and Education
Analjit Singh was born on January 11, 1954, in New Delhi, India. He is the son of Bhai Mohan Singh, the founder of Ranbaxy Laboratories. Singh attended The Doon School and later pursued economics at Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University. He earned a Master of Business Administration from Boston University.
Rise to Success
Singh's entrepreneurial journey began in 1982 when he founded Max India. Over the years, he has built the Max Group into a significant conglomerate with diverse interests. Singh’s strategic moves include entering and exiting various joint ventures. He sold his stake in Hutchison Max to Li Ka-shing and made an early investment in India's telecom sector. He also served as the Non-Executive Chairman of Vodafone India from 2012 to 2018, playing a key role during the company's retrospective taxation controversy.
Key Business Strategies
Analjit Singh focused on building businesses and divesting them at strategic times. His strategy involved identifying sunrise sectors and forming partnerships. He then invested in South Africa where he owns a vineyard and boutique resorts. He is known for his ability to identify opportunities and build successful ventures.
Philanthropy
Singh is known for his philanthropic work. He serves on the Founder Executive Board of the Indian School of Business (ISB). He is also a patron of the Max Institute of Healthcare Management, a partner institute at ISB's Mohali campus.
