Mistry joined the family business in March 1991 as a Director, overseeing the group’s construction business.
"His entrepreneurial mindset helped the Shapoorji Pallonji Group achieve many milestones over the past two decades, including one of India’s first integrated, project-financed power plants, and the development of India’s first biotechnology park. With his vision and eye for detail, he was instrumental in steering the Group from a pure contractor to a ‘value-added’ player, by developing competencies in allied areas such as EPC and ‘Design & Build’," the statement said.
Cyrus Mistry deeply valued righteousness and honesty. He was known for his transparency and integrity in all his business dealings," the statement said.
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