It is a well recognised and respected family name in the Marwari Agrawal community in India.
In the early 20th century they were considered as stalwarts in industries like textiles, mining, printing, movie production, steel and equity markets.
An iconic figure in the family, Govindram Seksaria, was referred to as The Cotton King.
The New York Cotton Exchange has erected a ziggurat in his honor inside the office building.
For many Indian industrialist families, the Nationalization Act had brought about significant changes.