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Sunjay Kapur

Sunjay Kapur was an Indian-American businessman and industrialist best known as chairman of Sona Comstar, an automotive components company.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Sunjay Kapur was an Indian-American businessman and industrialist. He served as chairman of Sona Comstar and a leader in India's automotive components sector.

What it is

Sunjay Kapur was the chairman of Sona Comstar, a global automotive components manufacturer. He also chaired the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), a key industry body in India. He was the son of Surinder Kapur, founder of the Sona Group, and built on that legacy to expand the company's international footprint.

Key details

Kapur was formerly married to Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor, with whom he had two children. He later married Priya Sachdev and had a third child. He died on 12 June 2025 at age 53 after collapsing during a polo match in England. Later reports cited a heart attack and pre-existing heart disease.

Why it matters

Kapur was a prominent figure in the global auto-parts industry, often described as a billionaire. His death drew international attention. For Canadian readers, his story reflects the reach of Indian industrialists and the interconnected nature of modern business, even without a direct Canada link.

In short

  • Chairman of Sona Comstar
  • Formerly married to Karisma Kapoor
  • Died in June 2025 at age 53
  • Served as ACMA chairperson
Canadian angle

No major direct Canada connection is identified in the provided sources, beyond general relevance to Canadian readers interested in global business figures and the automotive industry.

Quick questions

Who was Sunjay Kapur?
Sunjay Kapur was an Indian-American businessman and industrialist best known as chairman of Sona Comstar and a senior figure in India’s automotive components sector.
What company did Sunjay Kapur lead?
He led Sona Comstar, an automotive components manufacturer with a global footprint.
How did Sunjay Kapur die?
He died on 12 June 2025 in England after collapsing during a polo match, later attributed to a heart attack and heart disease.

Sources

  1. Wikipediahttps://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Sunjay_Kapur
    Supports: Birth and death dates; role as chairman of Sona Comstar; ACMA leadership; family and death details.
  2. Sona Comstarhttps://sonacomstar.com/sunjay-kapur
    Supports: Corporate biography; title as Chairman Emeritus; leadership description.
  3. BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6203djnp84o
    Supports: Death in June 2025; inheritance dispute context; business profile.
  4. The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/13/business/sunjay-kapur-dead.html
    Supports: Death notice; role at Sona Comstar; family background; company overview.