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'''Manilal Balabhai Nanavati''' was an Indian social worker and freedom fighter who served as the Deputy Governor of the [[Reserve Bank of India]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=Maniba and the art of true giving |url=https://www.mid-day.com/news/opinion/article/maniba-and-the-art-of-true-giving-23216135 |work=www.mid-day.com}}</ref><br />
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== Early life ==<br />
He was born in [[Bombay]] (now [[Mumbai]]) and educated at the university there.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.jainsamaj.org/content.php?url=Shri_Ratilal_Manilal_Nanvati_-|title=Welcome to Ahimsa Foundation|website=jainsamaj.org}}</ref> Her sister was Chandulal Nanavati.<ref name=":0" /> He was a co-author of the seminal book, ''The Indian Rural Problem''.<ref name=":0" /><br />
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== Career ==<br />
=== Reserve Bank of India ===<br />
He served as the Deputy Governor of the [[Reserve Bank of India]] from 21 December 1936, to 21 December 1941.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/deputygovernors.aspx|title=Reserve Bank of India - Deputy Governors|website=www.rbi.org.in}}</ref><br />
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=== Dr Balabhai Nanavati Hospital ===<br />
He founded [[Nanavati Hospital]], located in [[Vile Parle]], [[Mumbai]], which was inaugurated by [[Jawaharlal Nehru]] in November 1950, and opened in May 1951. Dr. Balabhai Nanavati Hospital was later taken over by the Radiant Group.{{when|date=January 2023}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://newslover.in/nanavati-hospital-owner/|title=Nanavati Hospital Owner- Dr. Balabhai|date=13 November 2017}}</ref><br />
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== Bibliography ==<br />
His notable books include:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n89250565/|title=Nanavati, Manilal B. 1877-1967 (Manilal Balabhai) [WorldCat Identities]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/webbin/book/lookupname?key=Nanavati,+Manilal+Balabhai,+Sir,+1877-1967|title=Nanavati, Manilal Balabhai, Sir, 1877-1967 &#124; The Online Books Page|website=onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu}}</ref><br />
* ''Rural life problems; personal experiences''<br />
* ''Group prejudices in India; a symposium ''<br />
* ''Fifty years of co-operation in Kodinar Taluka, a case study''<br />
* ''Report on the agricultural indebtedness in the Baroda state ''<br />
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== Awards and honours ==<br />
He was awarded a knighthood by King [[George VI]] at the [[1941 Birthday Honours]] in 1941.<ref name="auto"/>{{Verification failed|date=November 2021}}<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [https://www.nanavatimaxhospital.org/legacy.php Official Website]<br />
* [https://www.jainsamaj.org/content.php?url=Shri_Ratilal_Manilal_Nanvati_- Biography]<br />
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