Who is Manoj Gaur, the Man Behind Jaypee Infratech’s Rise and ED’s Latest Arrest?

Manoj Gaur, alumnus of BITS Pilani and long‑time leader of Jaypee Group, steered large infrastructure ventures in India. He now faces Enforcement Directorate investigation over alleged diversion of home‑buyers’ funds and money‑laundering linked to Jaypee Infratech.

Post Published By: Karan Sharma

Updated : 13 November 2025, 1:15 PM IST

Who is Manoj Gaur, the MD of Jaypee Infratech?

New Delhi: Manoj Gaur is a leading Indian infrastructure and real estate entrepreneur who has held senior positions within the Jaypee Group for a long time. He holds a civil engineering degree from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITSPilani).

Professional Career & Role

He began his career at the group's cement plant and later worked in various sectors—including cement, power, engineering, real estate, and expressways.

He previously served as MD and CEO of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. (JAL) and later as Chairman and MD of Jaypee Infratech Ltd.

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Under his leadership, the Jaypee Group undertook major infrastructure projects in India, such as the construction of the Yamuna Expressway and major power and hydropower projects.

Net Worth

There’s no reliably verified figure for Manoj Gaur’s personal net worth publicly available at the moment. Some sites list figures like US $6,740, while others reference the large scale of his company’s asset base and debts rather than his personal wealth.

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His company, Jaypee Infratech Ltd. (under insolvency), reported assets over ₹13,000 crore against liabilities of around ₹9,783 crore in 2019.

The group offered a revival plan totaling over ₹10,000 crore for Jaypee Infra, again reflecting corporate commitment, not his personal net worth.

Recent Case

Recently, Manoj Gaur was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a case related to money laundering and misuse of funds given to homebuyers.

Manoj Gaur has made a mark in the Indian infrastructure and real estate industry, but he has also faced financial and legal challenges. Both his career and current controversies are noteworthy.