CJ Roy, Chairman of the diversified Indian conglomerate Confident Group, was found dead on Friday in Bengaluru, reportedly taking his own life just hours after the Income Tax Department conducted searches at the company’s office.
Roy reportedly shot himself and died shortly after, despite being given medical attention. Police commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh has reached the incident site to take stock of the situation.
About the Confident Group
Founded in 2005 by CJ Roy, Confident Group has grown into a major real estate developer with a significant presence in Bengaluru and Kerala. Beyond real estate, the group operates across multiple sectors, including hospitality, aviation, entertainment, education, and healthcare, reflecting its broad diversification strategy.
The company has delivered hundreds of projects, particularly in Kerala and Karnataka, and has built a brand around on‑time delivery and quality. Confident Group also operates in the UAE and has undertaken international activities beyond India.
| Business vertical | Assets / Activities |
|---|---|
| Real Estate and Infrastructure | Residential, Villas, Townships, Commercial towers, mixed‑use projects (155+ projects) |
| Hospitality and Leisure | Hotels, Resorts, Zion Hills Golf Course |
| Education | Schools in Bangalore region |
| Entertainment | Film production and media involvement |
| Retail Brands | Parfum Monde, consumer products |
| Emerging Verticals | Aviation, Healthcare (in development) |
| International Projects | Dubai residential developments (multi‑million USD portfolio) |
About the alleged suicide
An IT raid had taken place against his company in December. Today, while further questioning was underway in his office, Roy went to his room and reportedly shot himself. IT officials were present in the office building at the time but were not inside the room.
