Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia, the British Indian entrepreneur who built and sold Euro Car Parts for £280 million, has reaffirmed his growing commitment to philanthropy in India, deepening support for cultural, educational and community-led initiatives during a recent visit.
Based in London, Ahluwalia is widely recognised for transforming Euro Car Parts into one of the UK’s leading automotive distributors before its landmark sale in 2011. Today, his family office manages assets exceeding £2.5 billion, while his charitable work, channelled through the Ahluwalia Foundation, established in 2019, continues to expand across both the UK and India.
During his latest visit, Ahluwalia pledged further backing for key grassroots projects. This includes a significant contribution towards the construction of the Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Kalgidhar Sahib in Gurugram, a Sikh place of worship set to be completed by mid-2028. The Gurdwara, run largely by volunteers, will serve as a vital community hub, continuing the tradition of langar, providing free meals to all, regardless of background or faith.
Alongside this, Ahluwalia reaffirmed his long-term commitment to education through his support of a school in Faridabad, for which he personally funded the land acquisition. The school is part of a wider network of 12 educational facilities operated by the Jagriti Sewa Trust, where Ahluwalia serves as Chairman. These institutions provide free, multi-year education and skills training to children from some of the most disadvantaged communities, including those living in extreme poverty in urban slums.
The latest contributions build on a sustained record of philanthropy. In recent years, Ahluwalia has supported a wide range of causes, including a £100,000 donation to the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation’s “Justice for Every Child” campaign, which offers legal and psychological support to vulnerable children and their families.
Through the Ahluwalia Foundation, he continues to prioritise initiatives focused on education, migration, and the rights of women and
children. His personal journey, arriving in the UK as a 13-year-old refugee, has shaped much of his philanthropic direction. In Britain, he has backed organisations supporting migrant communities, including the Migration Museum in London, while also funding educational programmes in India, such as free schooling initiatives in Hyderabad.
Ahluwalia’s recent activity signals a broader shift, as he begins to spend increasing amounts of time in India ahead of a planned
retirement there. His long-term vision includes scaling up his philanthropic presence and investing further in social impact projects across the country.
Future initiatives are already in the pipeline, including plans to launch a classic car rally across India, aimed at raising funds and awareness for causes close to his heart.
In addition to his philanthropic work, Ahluwalia remains an active business figure. He is the founder of Dominus Group, a UK-based real estate developer specialising in student accommodation and hospitality, and currently serves as Executive Chairman of GSF Car Parts. He also continues to invest in businesses across India, reflecting his dual focus on economic and social development.
Speaking about his recent visit, Ahluwalia said: “Education and faith are very close to my heart. For so many Indians, whether they live in India or abroad, a Gurdwara or any place of worship is more than somewhere to practise faith—they are places of community and identity.
“It was an honour to witness the work of the Jagriti Sewa Trust firsthand in Faridabad. Knowing that disadvantaged children are receiving a free education, and that I had a small part to play in that, is incredibly special. Social status and economic background should not determine your chances in life, and closing the educational gap is key to changing that.”
Reflecting on his future, he added: “India is a country I have always felt deeply connected to. Each visit reminds me of the pace of change and opportunity. As I spend more time here and think about my long-term role, it is exciting to contribute, investing in causes, organisations and people. I intend to do significantly more as I look towards retirement in India.”
As one of the UK’s most prominent British Indian entrepreneurs, Ahluwalia’s journey, from refugee to multi-billion-pound investor, continues to shape a legacy that bridges business success with meaningful social impact across two nations.
