Odhavaji Raghavji Patel
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Odhavji Raghavji Patel | |
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| Born | Odhavji Raghavji Bhalodiya 24 June 1925 |
| Died | 18 October 2012 (aged 87) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Founder of Ajanta Group, Oreva Group, Orpat Group, Teacher |
| Spouse | Revaben Patel |
| Children | 6; (4 sons and 2 daughters) |
Odhavji Raghavji Patel "ORPatel" known as father of wall clocks and popularly known as ORPatel was an Indian business tycoon who founded Ajanta Group, Orpat Group[1] and Oreva Group[2] which are sold in 45 countries across the globe.
Business[edit]
Patel having started the business of manufacturing wall clocks in the year of 1971, later he entered into various other businesses like manufacturing calculators, educational toys, telephones, multimeters, etc. which was incorporated as a part of the Ajanta Group[3] under the name Ellora Time Private Limited on 4 December 1989. As a part of Ajanta Group, another company named Ajanta Watch Limited was also incorporated in the year of 1989 which is now renamed as Ajanta India Limited.
Death[edit]
Patel died on 18 October 2012 at the age of 87.[4][5][6][7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Orpat Group : Clock, Electric Switches, Fans & Home Appliances Manufacturer Shop Online". orpatgroup.com.
- ^ "Welcome To Oreva". oreva.com.
- ^ "Clock | Buy Clocks & Time Pieces Online in India". orpatgroup.com.
- ^ Correspondent, dna (19 October 2012). "Time stands still for Odhavji Raghavji, the 'father of wall clocks'". www.dnaindia.com.
- ^ Pathak, Maulik (19 October 2012). "'Father of wall clocks' Odhavji Raghavji Patel dies at 87". www.livemint.com.
- ^ Pandit, Virendra (18 October 2012). "Oreva group founder Odhavji Raghavji Patel passes away". @businessline.
- ^ "Odhavji Patel, father of wall clocks, dies - Indian Express". archive.indianexpress.com.
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