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Samir Modi (born: 15th December, 1969) is an Indian entrepreneur belonging to the [| K. K. Modi dynasty], considered one of India’s largest conglomerates. He is well-known for his business ventures that include the first Indian Network Marketing company – Modicare and the first 24-hours retail store in India - TwentyFour Seven.

Family: Samir Modi’s immediate family includes a sister and brother Lalit Modi, who is known for having served as the VP of the BCCI ([|Board of Control for Cricket]) and successfully launching the IPL ([|Indian Premier League]) in India. Samir and his wife Shivani Modi have 2 daughters together.

Early Life and Education: Mr. Samir Modi finished his early education from The Doon School, a boys-only private boarding school in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. He is also an alumni of the Hindu College and later graduated from the famed HBS[|Harvard Business School].

Career: His business, which focuses on a simple Biblical adage: "If you build, they will come.” Samir Modi has a recognizable corporate career that has spanned over a decade and a half in various industrial sectors. He started out as an Asst. Brand Manager in 1993 with Marlboro, Philip Morris, USA, and was a part of the team responsible for launching the first ever customer loyalty program for Marlboro called ‘The Adventure Team’. From 1993 to 1995, he become the President of the International Tobacco Company, and was responsible for initiating a 100% literacy program for the company’s workers. Post that he rose to role of Executive Director for [|Godfrey Philips India].

In the mid-nineties, Samir took control of the Managing Director for Modern Home Care Products, where he increased the total turnover from USD 200,000 to USD 2.5 million in a span of three years.

India’s first Network Marketing Company: In 1995 he foresaw the launch of India’s first Network Marketing Company - MODICARE, marketing consumer products. It has a part time distribution force of over 9,00,000 people and provides them an additional source of income, competing effectively with large MNC’c like AMWAY and Oriflame with a annual turnover of Rs 50 crores.

ColorBar Cosmetics: “I do things that I have a passion for. Money is just a by-product,” Samir Modi. In 2004, he founded Colorbar Cosmetics and within a short span of less than 8 years Colorbar has managed to garner substantial share of the cosmetics market share in India. With its innovative products and wide color palette, Colorbar has emerged as a favorite with the women of urban India.

Twenty-Four Seven – the first 24 hrs retail store in India. In 2005, Samir Modi created India's first convenience store that is open 24 hours, 7 days a week throughout the year- Twenty Four Seven. These stores offer Indian consumers a complete international shopping experience with a wide range of products from ready-to-eat food, beverages, groceries provisions, over the counter medicines to various convenient services from Bill Payment, International & Domestic Courier, and a lot more round the clock.

Enthused by the success of its 24x7 retail outlets in New Delhi, the $1-billion (Rs 5,000-crore) K.K. Modi Group plans to open nearly 1,000 such outlets at petrol stations owned by State-promoted Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) across the country.

Personal Life: A little known fact about him is his Samir+Modi passion for boxing. He’s played competitively and won a Gold in State tournaments. He is married to Shivani Modi and has 2 daughters Jayati and Vedika. He is enthusiastic about graphic designing, management books, gadgets and gizmos. A music lover, movie buff and motorcycle lover, he is also a proud owner of a Harley-Davidson. Talking about music, he says, “I like old Hindi songs as they have some depth. My favourite singers are Lata Mangeshkar and Jagjit Singh. I also like pop, rock, jazz and lounge music.”

Honors and Awards: He has served as the Former President of International Tobacco Company, Former Director Beacon Travels Private Ltd. And is currently an active Member – Director at Indofil, Executive Committee of Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) , Retailers’ Association of India, Chairman – CSR Committee of PHD and Life member of AIMA – All India Management Association.

Influences: His mother Bina Modi, wife Shivani and daughters Jayati and Vedika are a big role in his life and are key influences. Activism: Modicare Foundation was set up by Mr. Samir Modi in 1996 with the commitment to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, enhance awareness and erase the myths and misconceptions surrounding it. Since then the Foundation has grown considerably and currently implements four diverse programs in order to address the concerns in the field.

“My endeavour is to touch people’s lives,” Samir Modi The primary goals have been to provide individuals and organizations with a supportive platform in order to: •	Strengthen the resolve to combat AIDS. •	Reduce the suffering and remove the stigma surrounding PLWHAs (People Living with HIV & AIDS). •	Promote the means of spreading awareness about the infection and its treatment. •	Advance the underlying desire to make a difference.

"Many people want to do something for society, but they don't have the means. Many people have the means, but they don’t do anything. Fortunately I have both,” he says. They also published a book called ‘The positive side chronicling the real-life stories of people with HIV.

Mr. Modi lives in New Delhi, India with his wife and children.