Founded by Subrata Roy in 1978, Sahara India Pariwar grew from a small deposit-taking company into a massive conglomerate with a diverse portfolio. The company, which refers to itself as "the world's largest family," has operated across numerous sectors including financial services, housing finance, mutual funds, life insurance, city development, real estate, print and television media, film production, and hospitality. Its business model, particularly its large-scale fundraising from small investors through instruments like Optionally Fully Convertible Debentures (OFCDs), came under intense scrutiny from regulators, leading to a landmark legal case with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) that has defined the company's status for over a decade.

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