Wadia Group
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The Wadia Group is one of the oldest conglomerates of corporate India. It was founded by Sir Neville Wadia, before the independence of the India in 1947. Sir Neville was married to Dina, the only daughter of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. Jinnah and his wife Ruttee had separated soon after their daughter was born. Nusli Wadia is Neville Wadia's son and he is currently heading the group. The Wadia group now consists of three independently listed companies on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). These include
- Bombay Dyeing -- The textile flagship of India.
- Britannia Industries -- A company that makes biscuits and snacks.
- Go Air -- A new low cost airline operating from Mumbai.
The Wadia Group also edits the Fashion Magazine Gladrags and conducts the annual Gladrags Megamodel hunt in Mumbai.
