Noted industrialist and founder of the RPG group Rama Prasad Goenka passed away at his residence in Kolkata on Sunday morning. He was 83. One of the earliest takeover artists of Indian industry, Goenka is survived by sons Harsh (Chairman of RPG Enterprises) and Sanjiv (Chairman of RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group), and their families. Photo- Ashoke Chakrabarty

Visitors entering 'Goenka Nivas'.

(L-R) Shrivardhan Goenka, son of GP Goenka of Duncan Group, GP Goenka, Deepak Khaitan, MD Eveready Industries, (in blue shirt), Sanjiv Goenka and Amritangshu Khaitan, Director Eveready and McNally Bharat (son of Deepak Khaitan).

Harsh Neotia, Chairman of Ambuja Neotia consoles Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman, RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group as elder brother Harsh Goenka looks on.

The hearse leaves for Keoratala crematorium for last rites.

Sanjiv Goenka flanked by elder brother Harsh Goenka (on the right) and Harsh’s son Anant (on the left).

Harsh Neotia, Chairman of Ambuja Neotia, leaving ‘Goenka Nivas’ for the crematorium.

Visitors leaving 'Goenka Nivas' for the crematorium.

RP Goenka’s sons, Harsh Goenka, Chairman RPG Enterprises (left) and Sanjiv Goenka, Chairman, RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, (with folded hands) are speaking to West Bengal Industry Minister Partha Chatterjee (back towards camera)

(L-R) Sanjiv Goenka making a point to photo journalists as West Bengal Ministers Firhad (Bobby) Hakim and Partha Chatterjee, look on

Visitors leaving 'Goenka Nivas' for the crematorium.

West Bengal Commerce and Industries minister, Partha Chatterjee (L), and Trinamul MP Derek O' Brien (R) in discussion at the Keoratala crematorium.

Sanjiv and Harsh Goenka walk towards their car after completing the last rites at Keoratala crematorium.

Published on April 14, 2013