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Dr. Diwan Rahul Nanda 
Dr. Diwan Rahul Nanda receiving an award during Frost & Sullivan Building Technologies Excellence Awards 2007.Born Rahul Randhir Nanda
3 February 1971
Ranchi, IndiaResidence London, England, UK Nationality Indian Occupation Chairman of TOPSGRUP Title Diwan Spouse Raneeta Nanda Children 3 - Rásshi Nanda, Roohie Nanda, Réneh Nanda Dr. Diwan Rahul Nanda as the Global Chairman of TOPSGRUP,[1] an Indian MNC to acquire Great Britain’s leading security company The Shield Guarding Company Limited.[1] TOPSGRUP is today the second largest security services provider in India with close to 85,000 employees.[1]
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Career
At the age of 16, Dr. Nanda joined his family business which was a chain of Chinese restaurants named TUTKUKS, in Mumbai. In 1992, he finally took over his other family business titled Tops Security Guard (TSG). TSG was established by his father (Retd.) Major R. C. Nanda.
Topsgrup
India’s largest security group is undoubtedly the most respected brand in the security solutions space currently valued at Rs.20bn. TOPSGRUP is acknowledged by the business fraternity, the federal and state government and even the industry peers as the pioneers of this business in India and the Industry spokesperson. TOPSGRUP through its leadership position and multiple innovations across the last four decades has been suitably credited with the mantle of revolutionizing and changing the face of the Indian Security Industry.[2]
TOPSGRUP is an ISO 9001:2008 certified conglomerate of 11 companies and 1 specialized division offering Total Security Solutions to over 8,000 clients in India and United Kingdom. TOPSGRUP is organised into industry specific verticals like Prime businesses, Major businesses, Finance & Technology, and Retail for operational efficiency to be able to provide bespoke security solutions.[2]
Financials
The total aggregate revenues of the firm for the financial year 2010-11 aggregated 800 crore with an EBIDTA of 43 crore. Topsgrup holds around 24 per cent share of the Rs 2,000-crore Indian organised security industry.[3]
Investors
Tops Security Limited, the flagship company of Topsgrup, is the first security firm in India to get private equity funding in 2007. ICICI Venture invested Rs 115 crore for a 13.69 per cent equity stake, while Indivision (now Everstone Capital) increased its stake in the company to 7.08 per cent from 4.94 per cent with an additional investment of Rs 25 crore. Stock investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala owns a 10.8 per cent stake and is a director on the board.[3]
Family
Dr. Diwan Rahul Nanda has three daughters: Rásshi Nanda, Roohie Nanda and Réneh Nanda with his wife Raneeta Nanda. His father, Major RC Nanda worked in the army and his mother Sunita Nanda is a home maker.
Going Global
Dr. Nanda and team at press conference for Shield Guarding Acquisition
In May 2008 Topsgrup acquired a 51 percent controlling interest in UK-based Shield Guarding, a $121 million security services provider. This was a historic first ever overseas acquisition by an Indian Security Company, and that too in one of the world’s mature security markets. Dr. Diwan Rahul Nanda has recently relocated his Global Headquarters to London, the financial capital of the world, to leverage its geographical proximity to the North American, African and European markets. As TOPSGRUP consolidates its position in the UK, with tuck-in acquisitions, its Global headquarters in London will oversee its global reach into the Americas, Africa, South & Far East Asia and the Middle East in the coming years.[1]
Acquisitions
- Jan 2010 – Tops Securegate Consultancy Pvt Ltd, a 51:49 joint venture between India's Topsgrup and Israeli Secure Gate.[4]
- May 2008 - TOPSGRUP acquired a 51 percent controlling interest in UK-based Shield Guarding, a $121 million security services provider. It was an all cash deal of 125 crore.[5]
- May 2008 – TOPSGRUP acquired Bangalore-based Guardwell Detective Services for Rs.20 crore.[6]
- May 2008 – TOPSGRUP acquired acquired a 14.69% stake in Chennai-based security systems integrator firm Adtech Systems.[7]
Honors
- 2011 - Shortlisted for Social Entrepreneur of the Year at fourteenth Annual Asian Business Awards [8]
- 2010 - Member of Young President’s Organisation young chief executives in more than 100 countries[9]
- 2010 - Conferred with “Brand Leadership Award” at the CMO Asia Awards[10]
- 2007 - Business Leadership Award’ by Frost & Sullivan[11]
Member of Associations
- Member of Governing Council at Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) - India[12]
- Membership of the Young President’s Organization (YPO), London.[13]
Humanitarian Initiatives
Dr. Nanda has always believed in paying back to the society; whether it is by pledging 1000 pair of eyes during the Bhuj tragedy or by educating 100 girls in Uttar Pradesh or by launching India’s first and fastest Emergency Response Service called TOPSLINE 1252. As he celebrates TOPSGRUP’s 40th Anniversary, he has just announced a unique educational trust fund in the memory of Diwan Hari Chand Nanda, his grandfather. This trust will secure the future of children orphaned in terrorist acts across different parts of India.[14]
Media Interactions
Magazine
- Small Is Beautiful, Dr. Diwan Rahul Nanda on Taking TOPSGRUP Public, in the latest issue of Businessworld [15]
- This Man is Tops - An exclusive interview of Dr. Diwan Rahul Nanda in DARE Magazine [16]
- Dr. Diwan Rahul Nanda joins London Chapter of Young Presidents’ Organization [17]
Television
- Dr. Diwan Rahul Nanda in Boss's Day Out on NDTV Profit [18]
- Dr. Diwan Rahul Nanda on CNBC Awaaz ‘Small Business School’ [19]
- Dr. Diwan Rahul Nanda in Style on Sahara Mumbai [20]
- Dr. Diwan Rahul Nanda's CEO Speak with Anish Trivedi [21]
References
- ^ a b c d "Elvis Has Left Town". Forbes India. 27 Oct 2009. http://business.in.com/article/changing-lanes/elvis-has-left-town/6182/1. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
- ^ a b "Leader speak Indiainfoline". Indiainfoline. http://www.indiainfoline.com/Research/LeaderSpeak/Ramesh-Iyer-Managing-Director-India-Topsgrup./7520359.
- ^ a b "Topsgrup planning 400-crore IPO for domestic acquisitions". http://m.economictimes.com/PDAET/articleshow/7830331.cms.
- ^ "Tops Securegate targets security forces for business". headlinesindia.com. 29 Jan 2010. http://headlinesindia.mapsofindia.com/business-news/growth/tops-securegate-targets-security-forces-for-business-36515.html. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
- ^ "Topsgrup Acquires 51% Majority Stake in a Usd 140 Million British Security Company – ‘the Shield Guarding Company Limited’". digitalsecuritysystems.org. 23 September 2010. http://www.digitalsecuritysystems.org/security-system-companies/topsgrup-acquires-51-majority-stake-in-a-usd-140-million-british-security-company-the-shield-guarding-company-limited-18/. Retrieved 23 May 2011.
- ^ "Topsgrup acquires Guardwell for Rs 20-crore". economic times. 16 May 2008. http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2008-05-16/news/27694901_1_guardwell-detective-services-topsgrup-chairman-future-group. Retrieved 23 May 2011.
- ^ "Topsgrup planning 400-crore IPO for domestic acquisitions". economic times. 31 Mar 2011. http://m.economictimes.com/PDAET/articleshow/7830331.cms. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
- ^ "Shortlisted for Social Entrepreneur of the Year at fourteenth Annual Asian Business Award". easterneye.eu. 18 March 2011. http://www.easterneye.eu/ABAwards/index.php. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
- ^ "Dr. Diwan Rahul Nanda joins London Chapter of Young Presidents’ Organization". indiainfoline.com. 10 December 2010. http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Dr.-Diwan-Rahul-Nanda-joins-London-Chapter-of-Young-Presidents-Organization/5017533752. Retrieved 23 May 2011.
- ^ "Coveted 'Brand Leadership' Award conferred upon Dr. Diwan Rahul Nanda". indiaprwire.com. 27 July 2010. http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/security/2010072757442.htm. Retrieved 23 May 2011.
- ^ "Tops Grup wins Frost & Sullivan Business Excellence Award". moneycontrol.com. 19 October 2007. http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/tops-grup-wins-frostsullivan-business-excellence-award_308906.html. Retrieved 23 May 2011.
- ^ "CAPSI's Governing Council". easterneye.eu. 18 March 2011. http://www.capsi.in/govcounciln.html. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
- ^ "Dr. Diwan Rahul Nanda joins London Chapter of Young Presidents’ Organization". indiainfoline.com. 10 December 2010. http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Dr.-Diwan-Rahul-Nanda-joins-London-Chapter-of-Young-Presidents-Organization/5017533752. Retrieved 23 May 2011.
- ^ "‘This Man is Tops’ an article on Dr. Diwan Rahul Nanda in DARE Magazine". easterneye.eu. 18 March 2011. http://www.dare.co.in/people/featured-entrepreneur/this-man-is-tops.htm. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
- ^ "Small Is Beautiful - Businessworld". http://www.businessworld.in/businessworld/content/Small-Beautiful.html?hopping=3.
- ^ "This Man is Tops - DARE Magazine". http://www.dare.co.in/people/featured-entrepreneur/this-man-is-tops.htm.
- ^ "Dr. Diwan Rahul Nanda joins London Chapter of Young Presidents’ Organization". http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/Dr.-Diwan-Rahul-Nanda-joins-London-Chapter-of-Young-Presidents-Organization/5017533752.
- ^ "NDTV Profit Boss's Day Out". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYO9yAwIBHM.
- ^ "CNBC Awaaz 'Small Business School'". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXzomfUHQ4Y.
- ^ "Sahara Style'". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJXb7b-PeII&feature=related.
- ^ "Janmat News - Anish trivedi'". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZrckVH8wrI&feature=related=related.
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