Billionaires
(Search results - 34)IndiaApr 28, 2024, 5:37 PM IST
India's first billionaire: Wealthier than Ambani and Tata, used Rs 1000 crore diamond as paper weight
The richest man in the country had a net worth of $220 billion and wore modest clothes. He also had an odd habit of only cleaning his bedroom once a year.
IndiaApr 4, 2024, 6:04 PM IST
Top 6 new Indian billionaires in the Forbes Billionaire List 2024
This year, 25 new Indians joined the Forbes Billionaire List 2024. India had 200 billionaires out of the 2,781 total in the world. Renuka Jagtiani topped the list of new billionaires with a net worth of $4.8 billion.
India UntoldApr 4, 2024, 3:40 PM IST
India’s Newest Billionaire: Renuka Jagtiani’s global business empire
25 new personalities made it to the latest Forbes list of Indian billionaires. Among them is Renuka Jagtiani, the CEO of Landmark Group.
BusinessApr 4, 2024, 12:05 PM IST
Byju Raveendran's net worth plunged from $2.1 billion to zero in a year; here's what happened
Byju's founder, Byju Raveendran, has been removed from the Forbes Billionaire list 2024. Just last year, his net worth amounted to around $2.1 billion, but now it has plunged to zero due to the company's financial crisis.
IndiaApr 3, 2024, 1:26 PM IST
Who is Renuka Jigtiani? New addition to the Forbes Billionaire List 2024
Renuka Jagtiani is among the 23 new billionaires on the Forbes New Billionaires list 2024, with a net worth of $4.8 billion. She is the CEO of Landmark Group, a retail company founded by her late husband Micky Jigtiani.
IndiaMar 26, 2024, 4:46 PM IST
Mumbai surpasses Beijing, becomes Asia's new billionaire capital
Mumbai has surpassed Beijing and has become the new billionaire capital of Asia. According to the Hurun Global Rich List 2024, Mumbai has witnessed a surge in billionaires and had 92 new billionaires compared to 91 in Beijing.
IndiaMar 26, 2024, 11:17 AM IST
Nikhil Kamath, the co-founder of Zerodha, prefers to live in a rented house
Nikhil Kamath, the co-founder of Zerodha, a company worth Rs 25 thousand crore, lives in a rented house. He began working at the age of 17, and gradually rose to the heights of success.
BusinessMar 18, 2024, 8:10 PM IST
Meet the 5 richest families in Asia
Asia has a thriving business landscape that has produced many billionaires in the process. Let's check out the 5 most wealthiest families in Asia according to Bloomberg and how they built their wealth.
WorldMar 14, 2024, 7:14 PM IST
Top 5 books recommended by billionaires
Nothing more satisfying than finishing a great book. If you are looking for your next read, check out these recommendations from successful people.
India UntoldMar 13, 2024, 9:43 AM IST
Dr Dhananjay Datar: An inspiring journey to becoming a successful businessman in the UAE
As a young man, Dhananjay Datar moved to Dubai to support his father’s grocery store. Gradually, the business flourished, and Dhananjay established himself as the Masala King in the UAE.
IndiaMar 6, 2024, 6:14 PM IST
International Women's Day 2024: India ranks fifth in world's highest female billionaires
Cyber Index recently released a list of countries with the most number of female billionaires for International Women's Day. India ranks 5th with a total of 15 billionaires. Savitri Jindal tops the list with a net worth of $29.1 billion.
EntertainmentMar 2, 2024, 10:41 AM IST
How Kokilaben Ambani acquired English speaking skills
Kokilaben Ambani is the mother of Indian billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Anil Ambani. Amidst the celebrations surrounding the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, Kokilaben revealed how she acquired English speaking skills with her husband’s support.
India UntoldMar 1, 2024, 10:04 AM IST
How Rikant Pittie, the founder of EaseMyTrip, became a billionaire
EaseMyTrip is India’s second largest online travel company. Notably, it is the third company among the 120 unicorns in the country to achieve this milestone without any external investment. The first two companies to accomplish this feat were Zerodha and Zoho.
BusinessFeb 28, 2024, 7:45 PM IST
Who is Sunil Bharti Mittal? The first Indian to receive knighthood
Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairperson of Bharti Enterprises was awarded the Honourary Knighthood by the King Charles III of UK on 28 February. He is a business tycoon and was also featured in the top 10 list of billionaires in India by Forbes in 2023. He received Padma Bhushan in 2007 and is currently a Commissioner for Sustainable Development at the International Telecommunication Union/UNESCO Broadband Commission.
India UntoldFeb 28, 2024, 12:53 PM IST
The Massive Business Empire of UAE-based Indian Businessman, Who Donated Crores to Free 20,000 Prisoners
Firoz Merchant, the Founder and Chairman of Pure Gold Group, generously donated 10 lakh dirhams, equivalent to Rs 2.25 crore for the release of 900 prisoners in the UAE. He also facilitated the air travel for these prisoners to fly back safely to their homes.