Kolkata: Peerless Group of Industries’ Managing Director Sunil Kanti Roy, better known as S K Roy, breathed his last late Sunday in a city hospital.
He was 78 and is survived by wife, son, daughter and two grandchildren. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday condoled the demise of the septuagenarian business entrepreneur, saying the death of S K Roy was a great loss in the industries and commerce world. He also contributed to the society in various development works, she said and conveyed her heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family and friends.
Mayor of Kolkata and State Minister in Charge of Transport, Urban Development & Municipal Affairs and Housing Firhad Hakim in his condolence massage said, “Deeply saddened at the demise of Padma Shri, Sunil Kanti Roy, ace entrepreneur & managing director of Peerless Group.” “His passing marks the end of an era for business in Bengal.
My condolences to his friends & family. May his soul rest in peace,” he added. Roy who was a recipient of Padmashree Award, was admitted to a city hospital with various age related complications. His end came late last night. Born on January 8, 1944 to Radheshyam Roy, the founder of the residuary non-banking company (RNBC), Peerless Group, Roy had served as the Managing Director of The Peerless General Finance and Investment Company and chairs the Peerless Developers Limited, Peerless Hotels Limited, Kaizen Hotels and Resorts Limited.
He also held the post on the board of directors of Peerless Hospital and Research Centre Limited, Bengal Peerless Housing Development Limited, Peerless Securities Limited and Peerless Financial Services Limited and had served a member of the director board of West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation.
He held the post at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) as well as the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) at their executive committees. The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri in 2009 for his contribution to society.
