Gautam Hari Singhania on Super Cars
MARWAR India|January - February 2020
India’s ‘Complete Man’ Gautam Hari Singhania’s fleet of supercars is envious to a few but an inspiration for many. The feisty CMD of the Raymond Group is now India’s representative of the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile's World Motor Sports Council and also represents the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India as its Titular. In a Q&A with MARWAR, he talks about his passion for supercars, motor sport and more.
Bhuvan Chowdhary
Gautam Hari Singhania on Super Cars

Which was your first memorable sports car?

The Lotus Elise was the car I enjoyed the most while growing up, alongside the Mercedes-Benz 190E which was quite special too.

What do you look for in a car in terms of performance, design and usability?

It really depends. There are so many types of cars, each for a different market segment and purpose that they are uniquely tuned for. Most people think that Lamborghini and Ferrari are in the same market segment, but they are not.

How were you introduced to motor sport?

I started racing go-karts when I was 15 at the Brand Hatch Racing School in UK, from where I moved on to national and international level karting events. When I was 18, I participated in my first ever MASA Rally (of the Maharashtra Automotive Sports Association, later assimilated to WISA - Western India Sports Association).

How did the Super Car Club (SCC) come to be?

In 2006-07 when we used to go out with our supercars, we would notice that people would be really happy to see us drive together. We thought that this was a great idea—to assemble supercar owners who share a like-minded passion, and this is how the SCC was born. Thousands of people would come out to see these cars, with the cars eventually becoming a very big attraction. Over the years, I have made a lot of friends… you get together and you learn so much from each other.

What has been the biggest impact of SCC’s activities?

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM MARWAR INDIAView all
HAUTE HOROLOGY
MARWAR India

HAUTE HOROLOGY

Luxury timepieces from around the world

time-read
3 mins  |
November - December 2024
Yas, Please!
MARWAR India

Yas, Please!

Abu Dhabi's Yas Island is the family-friendly wonderland you never knew you needed! With a mix of amusement parks, mouth-watering eats and non-stop fun, it is the perfect spot to kick off the New Year too.

time-read
4 mins  |
November - December 2024
Brides in Time
MARWAR India

Brides in Time

No wedding in India is truly complete without an investment in jewellery. From heirloom pieces that tell stories of the past to modern designs symbolising new beginnings, jewellery holds a sacred place in Indian weddings.

time-read
2 mins  |
November - December 2024
padhaaro saa
MARWAR India

padhaaro saa

With wedding season in full swing, we decided to delve into the art and intricacies of invitation design. To get an insider's view, we turned to some of the leading names in the field: Itchha Talreja, founder of Itchha Talreja Designs, Sanjana Chatlani, founder of The Bombay Lettering Company, and Puneet Gupta, designer and creative director of Puneet Gupta Invitations.

time-read
8 mins  |
November - December 2024
Band, Baajaa, Budget
MARWAR India

Band, Baajaa, Budget

MARWAR India spoke to three industry insidersDevanshi Patel, Founder of Shreem Events, Neha Shroff, Partner at Momente Weddings, and Anjali Tolani, Assistant Vice President - Weddings at Tamarind Global-to get an insight on what truly goes into planning a Marwari wedding that's nothing short of #GOALS.

time-read
6 mins  |
November - December 2024
RARE Collectibles
MARWAR India

RARE Collectibles

Highlights of dart events & ExMBILS

time-read
2 mins  |
November - December 2024
How Smriti Rajgarhia Makes Serendipity Shine
MARWAR India

How Smriti Rajgarhia Makes Serendipity Shine

Director of the Serendipity Arts Foundation and the Serendipity Arts Festival, Smriti Rajgarhia, is trained as an architect with a Masters in Design. She began her career in the arts more than two decades ago by working with a private archive in New Delhi. While creating a museum space, her interest expanded into bringing art to the public and contextualising it through education and awareness. Smriti has also curated exhibitions on subjects that reflect the history and relevance of archives.

time-read
5 mins  |
November - December 2024
Multifaceted LITTERATEUR
MARWAR India

Multifaceted LITTERATEUR

In conversation with MARWAR India, acclaimed writer, author, poet and communications consultant Supriya Newar talks about her multifaceted career, her books and passions.

time-read
6 mins  |
November - December 2024
REDEFINING MUMBAI'S SKYLINE
MARWAR India

REDEFINING MUMBAI'S SKYLINE

When it comes to family legacies, following in footsteps of those who came before is often the norm - but not for this father-daughter duo. Meet Ashish and Amrita Deora.

time-read
10 mins  |
November - December 2024
HOBBY STORE HAULS to Hermis Bags
MARWAR India

HOBBY STORE HAULS to Hermis Bags

Meet Kanika Ranka Adani, the founder of The Studio Project, a Fine Arts graduate from The Art Institute of Chicago, who discovered her love for art in the delightful mess of her childhood. Now, she is on a colourful quest to redefine the realm of wearable art.

time-read
5 mins  |
November - December 2024