Samir K Modi: Modicare Founder Arrested Amid Rape Charges

Court Grants Police Extended Remand for Samir Modi

On Friday, the Saket Court approved a two-day extension of remand for businessman Samir K Modi, allowing the Delhi police to further investigate the allegations against him. The court instructed the police to look into the complaint lodged by Modi himself. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Modi was apprehended at Indira Gandhi International Airport following a Look Out Circular (LOC) issued by the New Friends Colony Police Station, leading to his arrest on rape charges. The FIR was filed on September 10, 2025, after a woman reported that she had been in a relationship with Modi since 2019.

Profile of Samir Modi

Samir K Modi, born on December 15, 1969, is the founder and Managing Director of Modicare and hails from the prominent Modi business family. He is the youngest son of the late industrialist KK Modi and the brother of former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi. After completing his education at The Doon School in Dehradun, he graduated from Hindu College, Delhi University, and later earned a management degree from Harvard Business School.

Modi began his professional journey in 1992 as a management trainee at Philip Morris in the United States, where he focused on marketing Marlboro cigarettes. In 1996, at just 25 years old, he established Modicare. He also holds positions as an executive director at Godfrey Phillips India and as a director at Indofil Industries Ltd. Modi has been instrumental in launching several initiatives for the Modi Group, including Modicare, Colorbar Cosmetics in 2004, and Twenty Four Seven convenience stores in 2005. The 24Seven Convenience Stores, which he conceptualized, now boasts over 90 locations across Delhi-NCR and Chandigarh.

Overview of Modicare

Modicare is recognized as India's first Direct Selling Company, founded with the vision of providing 'Freedom' to every Indian—freedom to exceed expectations, pursue dreams, and empower those around them. Over the years, Modicare has emerged as one of the fastest-growing direct selling firms in India, with principles of Samirness and Meraki at its core. According to the company's website, 'Modicare is one of the fastest growing direct selling companies in India and is part of the US$ 1.5 billion Modi Enterprises, impacting millions of lives through the Modicare Freedom Movement.'

In November 2018, Modi took on the role of President of the Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI). He is also a member of the FICCI Executive Committee and serves as a director. Additionally, he is engaged in philanthropic efforts, having established the Modicare Foundation in 1996, which focuses on HIV/AIDS awareness, gender issues, and children's education.