Lalchand Hirachand

Lalchand Hirachand Doshi (24 October 1904 – 1993) was a scion of Walchand group, noted industrialist, philanthropist and Jain social leader. Name of his other brothers were Gulabchand Hirachand and Ratanchand Hirachand. but withdrew without being Called to the Bar on 8 November 1928. He married Lalitabai in June 1931, with whom he had three sons and a daughter.

He was elected as an independent candidate as member of the Bombay Legislative Council, in 1939. After India's independence, he also became a member of the Rajya Sabha from 1952 to 1958.

He was elected as the president of the Mechanical Engineers Association (India), Bombay for 1964–65 Session.

A sports aficionado, he was a member of the Cricket Club of India, the Willingdon Sports Club and various similar institutions. In addition, he was an avid golfer. He won the Dunlop Trophy for Golf and enjoyed playing tennis, badminton and bridge. He held a commercial pilot's license.

He died in October, 1993.

He was trustee of various schools, colleges and hospitals run by Walchand group.

He was awarded with the Padma Shri award by the Government of India in 1992 for his contributions to trade and industry.