T. P. G. Nambiar
TPG Nambiar | |
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| Born | 25 November 1929 |
| Died | 31 October 2024 (aged 94) Bangalore, India |
| Known for | Founder of BPL |
| Spouse | Thankam |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Rajeev Chandrashekhar (son-in-law) |
| Awards | Electronics Man of the Year National Citizen’s Award Lifetime Achievement Award Recognition by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) |
Thadathil Parambil Gopala Krishnan Nambiar known as TPG Nambiar (25 November 1929 – 31 October 2024), was an Indian entrepreneur, who is the founder of BPL (British Physical Laboratories). He supported the evolution of the Indian electronics industry between the years 1960 and 1990. When India was the leader in the market of luxurious televisions, video cassette recorders, and audio systems, Nambiar helped BPL to establish as a household name in consumer electronics, especially in the 1980s and early 1990s.