Trade and Tourism, Indo-Japan Relations, Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Parent
Seth Khemchand Kundamal Panjabi (father)
Awards
Padma Shri Award 2022, Pravasia Bharatiya Samman Award 2010
Website
https://hmihotelgroup.com/corporate/
Ryuko Hira (比良 竜虎) (born May 30, 1948) is a renowned investor, and philanthropist, President of HMI Hotel Group and Ora Group of companies in Japan, engaged in the investment, ownership, and development of real estate, hospitality, and tourism projects in railways, airports, seaports, and public transportation located in 31 cities in Japan. He plays a pivotal role in directing Japanese investments towards India and is a pioneer in establishing cooperation agreements between several Indian state governments and Japanese prefectures. Hira’s family has been engaged in business in Japan since 1918. As of 2018, Japan Times reports him being the largest single Indian investor in Japan with US$ 2.5 billion in investments and over US$10 billion in net worth.[1] Hira was conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri Award in 2022 by the President of India for his contribution to trade and industry.[2] He is also widely known for his involvement in Indo-Japan economic exchanges, promotion of Indian culture, and his devotion to Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
^Kao, Yung-hsiang (15 April 2018). "As HMI expands, sights set on drawing Indian visitors". The Japan Times. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
^"Padma Awards 2022" (PDF). Padma Awards. Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India. Archived (PDF) from the original on 25 January 2022. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
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