Jaipur-based Shakun Group MD Vallabh Maheshwari dies in BMW crash on Delhi-Mumbai expressway

Vallabh Maheshwari, a prominent Jaipur businessman and MD of Shakun Group, tragically lost his life in a car accident on the Alwar expressway.

Updated on: Mar 9, 2026, 13:20:09 IST

Written by Yamini C S

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A 62-year-old Jaipur-based businessman, Vallabh Maheshwari, tragically died after his BMW car overturned following a collision on an expressway in Rajasthan’s Alwar on Sunday evening, police said. Maheshwari, the managing director of the Shakun Group, was travelling from Jaipur to Mathura when the accident occurred in the Raini police station area.

Vallabh Maheshwari, a prominent Jaipur businessman with over 32 years of experience, died in a car accident on an expressway in Alwar. ((Mint))

Police said the driver allegedly lost control of the luxury vehicle on the expressway, causing it to break through roadside barricades, as per a report by news agency PTI. The car then crashed into the median and rammed into the wall of a culvert before overturning. The impact left the vehicle badly damaged.

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Maheshwari and his driver were rushed to a nearby hospital immediately after the crash. After receiving initial treatment, the businessman was referred to another hospital in Alwar due to the severity of his injuries, where doctors later declared him dead, the report said. The driver, however, suffered only minor injuries.

Maheshwari was a well-known businessman in Jaipur and headed the Shakun Group as its managing director. His death triggered condolences from political leaders, including former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot and Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully.

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In a post on X, Gehlot described the industrialist’s death in the accident as “extremely saddening” and expressed his condolences to the bereaved family. “The news of the passing of industrialist Shri Vallabh Maheshwari in an unfortunate road accident on the expressway in the Raini police station area of Alwar is deeply saddening. I pray to God to grant peace to the departed soul and strength to his family to bear this loss. Om Shanti,” he wrote.

Who was Vallabh Maheshwari?

Jaipur-based businessman Vallabh Maheshwari had more than 32 years of experience in corporate governance and business management. Known for his involvement across multiple sectors, he built a reputation in business circles in Jaipur for overseeing diverse ventures and corporate operations.

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Maheshwari was associated with around 12 companies at the time of his death, according to corporate records cited by India Filings, as accessed by the Mint. These included SGM Buildcon Private Limited, Shakun Communication Infrastructure Private Limited, Shakun Advertising Private Limited, Manokamna Real Estate Private Limited, and N.S. Publicity India Private Limited.

He was also linked with several other ventures and organisations, including Roop Shakun Foundation, Shakun Buildhome Private Limited, and Shakun Hotels and Resorts Private Limited, the report stated. In addition, Maheshwari served as a designated partner in Shakun Fort and Palace LLP and Shakun Realty LLP.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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