The Journey of Sahara Group Founder: 10 Untold Stories You Need to Know!

Subrata Roy, visionary founder of Sahara Group, passed away at 75 after battling illness.

Admitted to Mumbai's hospital on Sunday, Subrata Roy's final moments were at 10.30 pm on Tuesday.

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Sahara Group remembers Subrata Roy as an 'inspirational leader and visionary.'

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Named one of India's most influential businessmen in 2012 by India Today magazine.

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Subrata Roy faced detention in 2014 but was later granted bail.

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March 2014: Subrata Roy faced an ink attack during a court appearance.

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Sahara's assets once included iconic properties like New York's Plaza Hotel and London's Grosvenor House.

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