Shapurji_Broacha
Sir Shapurji Burjorji Broacha (30 April 1845 – 23 June 1920) was an Indian industrialist and philanthropist.[2][3] He was appointed as the Sheriff of Bombay in 1911[1] during the visit of the King-Emperor, then King George V.
He was the president of Bombay Native Share and Stock Brokers' Association for more than 25 years. Sir Shapurji Broacha was connected as a director with at least twenty-five joint-stock companies.[4] He was honoured with a Knighthood by His Majesty the King-Emperor on the occasion of the 1911 Coronation Durbar.[5] In 1913, he was the only Indian member[6] to be appointed as a member of Royal Commission on Indian Finance and Currency.[7] He was one of the founding members of Bank of India, which was founded in 1906.[8]