Shri Rajendra Somani served as Managing Director of Oricon Enterprise Limited and was one of the founder promoters of the group viz; Parijat Enterprise. He guided the group & its various companies through four decades of diversification and growth to emerge as pioneers in the industry. He built an empire through businesses in packaging and real estate. His contribution to the packaging industry was unparalleled. Innovation was the name of the game for him. He was the recipient of many national and international awards, like the IndiaStar and WorldStar awards.

He was a great philanthropist and was attached to many social and educational organizations and trusts. He was a visionary whose thoughts and ideas were always ahead of its time. He believed in never failing any student as it would stunt a child’s confidence and morale. Hence in one of the schools run by the family, he implemented a rule of never failing any student, an example which was later practiced by many other schools.

An ardent lover of music, sports and yoga, in the last stages of his life he was inspired to write 3 books of poems which resonated with spirituality, simple living and his learnings in life.

He was a man of strong principles with a firm sense of commitment and exemplary leadership qualities. He was well known for his humility, simplicity and generosity. His core values comprised of sacrifice, service, selflessness and surrender to God. He relentlessly worked to uphold the unity between all stakeholders in the family and in business.

In the end, it’s not the years in your life that counts. It’s the life in your years that makes it memorable. Shri Rajendra Somani - A true karmayogi, lived an illustrious life leaving an indelible impression upon our hearts and minds. He shall always be remembered as an epitome of progressiveness, benevolence, ethics and compassion.

The event is held solely in his memory to unite the nation through sports and wellness.