Entrepreneur

The MDLR Group

Approach

Building Across Industries

Long before entering electoral politics, Gopal Kanda established himself as an entrepreneur.

His business journey has evolved across different industries, reflecting a willingness to explore new opportunities and enter sectors beyond conventional business.

From early ventures in Sirsa to real estate, hospitality and aviation, entrepreneurship has remained a defining part of his professional identity.

The Early Entrepreneurial Years

Gopal Kanda began his business journey in Sirsa.

His early ventures included small businesses, which eventually developed into larger commercial interests. His move towards Gurgaon marked an important phase of his entrepreneurial development, particularly through his involvement in real estate and property-related activities.

Over time, his business interests expanded into several sectors.

MDLR

The MDLR name became closely associated with Gopal Kanda’s business journey.

The group developed interests in areas including real estate, infrastructure, hospitality, education and aviation.

The name MDLR is derived from MurliDhar Lakh Ram, reflecting the connection to his father, MurliDhar Kanda.

Fields We Work In

Aviation - MDLR Airlines
In 2007, Gopal Kanda entered the aviation industry with the launch of MDLR Airlines. The airline began scheduled operations in March 2007. Although its operations were discontinued in 2009, the venture represented one of the most ambitious chapters of Kanda's entrepreneurial journey. Entering aviation placed his business interests in one of India's most competitive and capital-intensive industries.
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Real estate and infrastructure have represented important areas of Kanda's business interests. His entrepreneurial activities expanded from Haryana's local markets into Gurgaon and other locations. His 2024 election affidavit records interests in several companies associated with real estate, infrastructure, development and construction.
Hospitality
Hospitality has also formed part of the broader business portfolio associated with Kanda. Companies disclosed in his 2024 election affidavit include Golden Globe Hotels Pvt. Ltd. and MDLR Hotels Pvt. Ltd., among other business entities.
Education
Education has been another area associated with the wider MDLR business network. The 2024 affidavit lists MDLR Educational Institutions Private Limited among the entities in which interests were disclosed.
QUICK FACTS

A Diversified Business Approach

Rather than remaining within a single industry, Kanda’s entrepreneurial career has moved across sectors.

Real Estate

Property development and related activities.

Infrastructure

Development and construction-related interests.

Hospitality

Hotels and hospitality ventures.

Aviation

MDLR Airlines and aviation-related enterprises.

Education

Institutions and education-related interests.

Technology & Services

Business interests extending into technology and service-oriented companies.

Enterprise as a Journey

For Gopal Kanda, entrepreneurship has been about identifying opportunities, taking calculated risks and building businesses across changing markets.

His business journey remains one of the central chapters of his professional life.

From Local Enterprise to Diverse Business Interests

The entrepreneurial journey began in Sirsa.
The ambitions extended far beyond it.