B. V. Raju was an Indian industrialist associated with the cement sector in southern India. He is remembered for his contribution to industrial enterprise and for promoting educational institutions in Andhra Pradesh.
| Name | B. V. Raju |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Industrialist; cement industry in India |
| Country of activity | India |
B. V. Raju (Bhupatiraju Vissam Raju) was an entrepreneur from Andhra Pradesh who built his career in the Indian cement industry. He was associated with the development and management of cement manufacturing operations in the southern Indian region.
Raju's principal area of activity was the cement industry, where he was involved in establishing and running manufacturing units. He was widely referred to as a pioneer in the south Indian cement business community.
Beyond his business activities, Raju was associated with the promotion of higher and technical education through trusts and institutions established under his patronage in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Raju is recognised as one of the industrial figures who contributed to the growth of the cement sector in southern India during the late twentieth century, and to the spread of private engineering and management education in the region.