From Transport to Tourism: The Remarkable Rise of the Tuli Empire

The story of the Tuli family is deeply connected with the entrepreneurial history of Nagpur and Central India. The family’s roots go back to Kapoorsingh Tuli, who came to India after Partition and began rebuilding his life through agriculture and transport. In 1957, Gurlalsinghji Tuli moved to Nagpur and, together with his brothers Inderjeet Singh, Mohabbat Singh, Daleep Singh and Bachitter Singh Tuli, built the Bombay Goods Transport Garage. What began with a modest transportation operation eventually grew into one of Central India’s major transport businesses, reportedly with a fleet of more than 500 trucks.

The Tuli family’s entrepreneurial journey later moved beyond transportation into hospitality, real estate, entertainment and tourism. Mohabbat Singh Tuli became particularly associated with the family’s hospitality ventures, helping build a portfolio that included Tuli International, Tuli Tiger Resort in Kanha, Tuli Tiger Corridor in Pench and Tuli Imperial in Nagpur. The family’s connection with wildlife tourism also became an important part of its identity, with resorts positioned around some of Central India’s most attractive natural destinations.

The Tuli story, Across decades, the family’s journey reflects an important lesson in entrepreneurship: businesses can evolve with changing opportunities, moving from transport to hospitality, real estate, education and tourism. From a family that started rebuilding its fortunes after Partition to creating a recognised business presence across Central India, the Tuli journey remains a notable chapter in Nagpur’s entrepreneurial history.