	He was married to Kirpal Kaur, daughter of Tara Singh (Lalaji). He then migrated to Kuala Lumpur, Malaya and became a renowned textile merchant. He was associated with Gian Singh & Co., Hardial Singh & Co. and Hardial Singh & Sons. “King of Textiles” as pronounced by "The Statesman" when he landed in Calcutta, India. He was a property investor and a spices and films trader.