Under his leadership, Shiva Auto has been associated with brands like Bajaj Auto, General Motors and Mahindra.
Industry veterans say Garg’s contributions to the auto dealership ecosystem leave a lasting imprint, both through the scale of his enterprise and the values he instilled in it.“>
New Delhi: Anil Garg, the founder of the Noida and NCR-based dealership conglomerate Shiva Auto Group, passed away on Tuesday morning.
Garg began his entrepreneurial journey in 1972 with an authorised service and spare parts dealership for Bajaj Auto in Ghaziabad. In 1987, he expanded the venture as an authorised sales dealer for Bajaj, laying the foundation for what would grow into a diversified automotive group.
Growing along with Bajaj, in 1995 Shiva Group was appointed as the C&F genuine spares for Uttar Pradesh region.Over the decades, Garg guided the business through significant milestones, including securing the General Motors dealership in 2004 and the Mahindra dealership in 2009.
A Mechanical Engineer by qualification, he brought over 41 years of deep industry insight and operational excellence to his ventures. Known for his steadfast commitment to customer satisfaction and a leadership style, he earned widespread respect across the industry.
His legacy continues through his son, Amit Garg, who joined the business in 1997 and currently serves as Director of the Group. Under Amit’s leadership, the Shiva Auto Group expanded its portfolio to include brands such as Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), Triumph and KTM bikes, Bajaj Chetak scooters, and Bajaj three-wheelers.“I had the good fortune of knowing him for over three decades. His humility and customer orientation were legendary– qualities that are sharply etched in my memory,” said auto industry veteran Arun Malhotra.Industry veterans say Garg’s contributions to the auto dealership ecosystem leave a lasting imprint, both through the scale of his enterprise and the values he instilled in it.
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