- Date : 21/04/2023
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Who is the richest woman in India? Read to learn more.
Today, India's richest women include some top female entrepreneurs, businesswomen, and industry heads. India also ranks fifth in the world, with nine female billionaires joining the global rich list in 2022. The list includes Savitri Jindal, Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Falguni Nayar, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, and others. These top female entrepreneurs are among the most influential people in the world and play essential roles in scientific innovation, international politics, media, philanthropy, and much more.
Who are the Richest Women in India?
1. Savitri Jindal
According to the latest India Rich List (2022) by Forbes India, Savitri Jindal is India’s richest woman, with a net worth of approximately Rs. 113,248.85 crores. After the sudden demise of her husband, Om Prakash Jindal, Savitri Jindal took over the steel and power empire in 2005. As the chairperson of the Jindal Group, Savitri Jindal has led the group to quadruple its profit and expand overseas. She is currently engaged in the various philanthropic programs initiated by the Jindal Group under the aegis. She was Haryana Government's Cabinet Minister in 2013. She held the Office of the Minister of State for Revenue and Disaster Management, Consolidation, Rehabilitation, and Housing and the Minister of State for Urban Local Bodies and Housing.
2. Roshni Nadar Malhotra
As the chairperson of HCLTech, Roshni Nadar Malhotra is one of the youngest on the list of billionaire Indian women. At 41 years, she has a net worth of Rs. 84,330 crores and is responsible for pushing HCL into the global giant it is today. Founded by her father, Shiv Nadar, Roshni Nadar Malhotra is also the Chairperson of the VidyaGyan and trustee of the Shiv Nadar Foundation - responsible for changing the face of education in the country.
3. Falguni Nayar
Falguni Nayar is the founder and CEO of Nykaa. Often regarded as one of the richest self-made entrepreneurs, the net worth of her company is Rs. 57,520 crores. Taking her company public in 2021 pushed Nayar into the spotlight. One of the top gainers in the IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List in 2022, she jumped from 169 to 33rd, surpassing many other influential businesswomen.
4. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is among the wealthiest self-made Indian women. She founded Biocon in 1978, becoming India's largest biopharmaceutical firm. It was the first company to get USFDA approval for two drugs that help in cancer treatments. Shaw continues to be an investor in research infra, which allows her company to be a biotech firm based on R&D. She is also a philanthropist. In addition, she has launched affordable cancer care facility called The Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre. Her net worth stands at approximately Rs. 29,030 crores.
Also Read: Ways to improve financial security for women.
5. Nilima Motaparti
Daughter of Murli Krishna Motaparti - the founder of Divi’s Laboratories, Nilima Motaparti, is the current Director Onboard - Commercial at the pharmaceutical company. She heads all departments related to investor relations, finance, material sourcing and procurement.
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She graduated with a Master’s in International Finance from the University of Glasgow and has taken the company to greater heights, with her wealth doubling in the last year alone. Today, her net worth stands at Rs. 28,180 crores.
6. Anu Aga
Among the wealthiest women in India, Anu began her career in the Human Resources department of her husband Rohinton Aga's company - Thermax. When her husband died of a sudden heart attack in 1996, Anu Aga took over the company as chairperson. Thermax has become a global player in the energy and environment markets. Anu Aga stepped down from the business in 2004 and handed the reins to her daughter, Meher Pudumjee. Ms Aga continues to be actively involved in social work and activism and works tirelessly on issues close to her heart, such as public policy and education. Her net worth is Rs. 14,530 crores.
Today, India's richest women include some top female entrepreneurs, businesswomen, and industry heads. India also ranks fifth in the world, with nine female billionaires joining the global rich list in 2022. The list includes Savitri Jindal, Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Falguni Nayar, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, and others. These top female entrepreneurs are among the most influential people in the world and play essential roles in scientific innovation, international politics, media, philanthropy, and much more.
Who are the Richest Women in India?
1. Savitri Jindal
According to the latest India Rich List (2022) by Forbes India, Savitri Jindal is India’s richest woman, with a net worth of approximately Rs. 113,248.85 crores. After the sudden demise of her husband, Om Prakash Jindal, Savitri Jindal took over the steel and power empire in 2005. As the chairperson of the Jindal Group, Savitri Jindal has led the group to quadruple its profit and expand overseas. She is currently engaged in the various philanthropic programs initiated by the Jindal Group under the aegis. She was Haryana Government's Cabinet Minister in 2013. She held the Office of the Minister of State for Revenue and Disaster Management, Consolidation, Rehabilitation, and Housing and the Minister of State for Urban Local Bodies and Housing.
2. Roshni Nadar Malhotra
As the chairperson of HCLTech, Roshni Nadar Malhotra is one of the youngest on the list of billionaire Indian women. At 41 years, she has a net worth of Rs. 84,330 crores and is responsible for pushing HCL into the global giant it is today. Founded by her father, Shiv Nadar, Roshni Nadar Malhotra is also the Chairperson of the VidyaGyan and trustee of the Shiv Nadar Foundation - responsible for changing the face of education in the country.
3. Falguni Nayar
Falguni Nayar is the founder and CEO of Nykaa. Often regarded as one of the richest self-made entrepreneurs, the net worth of her company is Rs. 57,520 crores. Taking her company public in 2021 pushed Nayar into the spotlight. One of the top gainers in the IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List in 2022, she jumped from 169 to 33rd, surpassing many other influential businesswomen.
4. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is among the wealthiest self-made Indian women. She founded Biocon in 1978, becoming India's largest biopharmaceutical firm. It was the first company to get USFDA approval for two drugs that help in cancer treatments. Shaw continues to be an investor in research infra, which allows her company to be a biotech firm based on R&D. She is also a philanthropist. In addition, she has launched affordable cancer care facility called The Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre. Her net worth stands at approximately Rs. 29,030 crores.
Also Read: Ways to improve financial security for women.
5. Nilima Motaparti
Daughter of Murli Krishna Motaparti - the founder of Divi’s Laboratories, Nilima Motaparti, is the current Director Onboard - Commercial at the pharmaceutical company. She heads all departments related to investor relations, finance, material sourcing and procurement.
Also Read: Women and the need for health insurance.
She graduated with a Master’s in International Finance from the University of Glasgow and has taken the company to greater heights, with her wealth doubling in the last year alone. Today, her net worth stands at Rs. 28,180 crores.
6. Anu Aga
Among the wealthiest women in India, Anu began her career in the Human Resources department of her husband Rohinton Aga's company - Thermax. When her husband died of a sudden heart attack in 1996, Anu Aga took over the company as chairperson. Thermax has become a global player in the energy and environment markets. Anu Aga stepped down from the business in 2004 and handed the reins to her daughter, Meher Pudumjee. Ms Aga continues to be actively involved in social work and activism and works tirelessly on issues close to her heart, such as public policy and education. Her net worth is Rs. 14,530 crores.
