Celebrating the Legacy of Rai Bahadur Mohan Singh Oberoi

Rai Bahadur Mohan Singh Oberoi founded East India Hotels, presently known as EIH Ltd., in 1948. The Oberoi Grand Hotel in Calcutta was the company's first acquisition.

By Priyal Dutta 14 Aug 2024

in People

In his final years, the Indian government and private groups bestowed him with many honours and distinctions.

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Commemorating Rai Bahadur Mohan Singh Oberoi on his Birth Anniversary

Tomorrow is Rai Bahadur Mohan Singh Oberoi's birth anniversary, and we will honour him and his inspirational path. Indian hotelier Rai Bahadur Mohan Singh Oberoi founded and was chairman of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, the country's second-largest hotel chain. Oberoi Hotels & Resorts operates 31 properties in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, Mauritius, and India. He was credited with effectively launching hotel brands like Oberoi and Trident across the globe, thereby putting the Indian hotel business on the map.

The first company in the hospitality industry to hire women was Oberoi

Despite early obstacles, on August 15, 1898, he rose from modest beginnings to visionary achievement through perseverance and hard work. His unwavering drive set the groundwork for The Oberoi Group's history when he began working as a front desk receptionist at the Cecil Hotel in Shimla. His experience shows us that dreams may come true if you work hard enough.

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