Homi Mody

Sir Hormasji Pherozeshah Mody KBE (23 September 1881 – 9 March 1969), generally known as Sir Homi Mody was a noted Parsi businessman associated with the Tata Group and an administrator of India. He joined the Tata Group as director in 1939 and served the group till 1959. He also served as director in various companies like – ACC, Tata Hydro, Indian Hotels. He with other leaders like Pranlal Devkaran Nanjee played crucial role in the formation of the Indian Banks' Association, which came into existence on 26 September 1946.

Political career He was a member of the Indian legislative Assembly for fourteen years, from the years 1929 to 1943. In 1941 to 1943 he was appointed to the Viceroy's Executive Council with the key portfolio of Supply. He was a member of the Constituent Assembly of India for the years 1948–1949. After the independence of India, he was appointed Governor of the United Provinces and, later, Uttar Pradesh for the years 1949–52. In 1946, he was appointed a Grand Commander of the Order of George I by George II, the King of Greece for services during the Second World War. A road in Mumbai is named after him as Sir Homi Mody Street.