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| name = Gafurbhai M. Bilakhia<br />
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| occupation = Industrialist, philanthropist<br />
| known_for = Founder of Bilakhia Group, [[Meril Life Sciences]], Maa Foundation<br />
| awards = [[Padma Shri]] (2020)<br />
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'''Gafurbhai M. Bilakhia''' is an Indian industrialist and philanthropist, known for his contributions to trade, industry, and social welfare. He is the founder of the Bilakhia Group, which operates in healthcare, education, and technology. In 2020, he was awarded the [[Padma Shri]], for his contributions to industry.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Padma Awards 2020: Check out the winners |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/archives/padma-awards-2020-check-out-the-winners-1048507-1558424#1 |access-date=2025-07-27 |newspaper=Deccan Herald | date=10 November 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2020-01-26 |title=Full list of 2020 Padma awardees |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/full-list-of-2020-padma-awardees/article30656841.ece |access-date=2025-03-16 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><br />
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== Career ==<br />
Bilakhia started his career in [[Vapi]], [[Gujarat]], managing a warehouse before identifying opportunities in the printing inks industry. He later founded Micro Inks, which became one of the largest ink manufacturers globally. Over time, the Bilakhia Group expanded into [[medical technology]], education, and philanthropy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bharat |first=E. T. V. |date=2020-01-28 |title=Padma Shri Gafurbhai M. Bilakhia speaks about his journey |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/english/videos/bharat/padma-shri-gafurbhai-m-bilakhia-speaks-about-his-journey/na20200128231953458 |access-date=2025-03-15 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Four trustees inducted in Vidyapith |url=https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/four-trustees-inducted-in-vidyapith/81849556.html |access-date=2025-03-15 |website=Ahmedabad Mirror |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Recognition ==<br />
In 2020, Bilakhia received the [[Padma Shri]] for his contributions to trade and industry.<ref>{{Cite web |title=85 વર્ષની ઉંમર સુધીમાં ગફૂર બિલખીયાએ જે સેવાકાર્ય કર્યું, તેના માટે પદ્મ પુરસ્કાર પણ ઓછો પડે... |url=https://zeenews.india.com/gujarati/photo-gallery/valsads-gafur-bilakhia-name-declared-for-padmashree-awards-know-his-career-and-life-81768 |access-date=2025-03-15 |website=Zee News Gujarati}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajput |first=Kajal |date=2023-02-21 |title=Gujarat Minister Kanubhai Desai inaugurated Dr Agarwals first super specialty eye hospital in Vapi |url=https://medicaldialogues.in/news/health/hospital-diagnostics/gujarat-minister-kanubhai-desai-inaugurates-dr-agarwals-super-specialty-eye-hospital-in-vapi-107376 |access-date=2025-03-15 |website=medicaldialogues.in |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Legacy ==<br />
Known as '''Bapuji''', Bilakhia's sons currently manage the Bilakhia Group, ensuring the continuation of his vision and leadership.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-02 |title=Four new trustees appointed at Gujarat Vidyapith |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/four-new-trustees-gujarat-vidyapith-8357401/ |access-date=2025-03-15 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Meril Life Sciences]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [https://www.bilakhiaholdings.com/ Bilakhia Group Official Website]<br />
* [https://www.merillife.com/ Meril Life Sciences]<br />
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