Top 6 Richest People In Rajasthan In 2022
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Rajasthan has a reputation for being wealthy. Culture abounds, as does tradition and flavour. That isn't all, though. Rajasthan is also financially prosperous. Rajasthan has traditionally been a wealthy state. Wealth has long been a part of the state's culture in many forms. The richest people in Rajasthan have always had an extraordinary path to achievement; it is what distinguishes them as Rajasthan's wealthiest. On that topic, let's take a look at Rajasthan's billionaires.
1. Jamnalal Bajaj
Bajaj, who was born in 1942, created the Bajaj Group in the 1920s. The group now oversees 24 businesses. Bajaj was Gandhi's close friend and was born while the British were still in control in India. Bajaj was a roaring success as a politician and an industrialist. A wealthy Rajasthani merchant couple adopted Bajaj. Bajaj learned to be a tradesman under the tutelage of his father, Seth Bachhraj. He was made an Honorary Magistrate while the country was ruled by the British. Bajaj eventually resigned from this position in support of anti-British movements led by liberation fighters.
2. Kumar Mangalam Birla
Birla is a rich industrialist. He is the Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, which he took over in 1995. During his 24-year tenure, he boosted his company's annual turnover from $3.33 billion to 48.33 billion dollars. The Aditya Birla Group is an Indian conglomerate with operations in 26 countries with a strong presence in the textile and telecom industries. As a result, Mangalam Birla is one of Rajasthan's Top Billionaires.
3. Lakshmi Mittal
He stepped aside from the CEO post earlier this year to make room for his son. ArcelorMittal now has Mittal as its Chairman. Mittal, like Kumar Birla, is one of the wealthiest Marwaris. He was born in northern Rajasthan and now calls London home. His corporation produces the most steel and mines in the world. He is now 70 years old and has been named to three Forbes lists, as well as receiving the Padma Vibhushan award from the Indian government.
4. Hari Singh Ranka
Ranka hails from Bhilwara, Rajasthan, and is the founder and chairman of the Modern Group. Bhilwara, like the company Ranka created in 1973 – Modern Woollens – is noted for its variety and high-quality textiles. The Modern Group has grown to encompass suitings, petrochemicals, denim, insulators, and other products. He is presently a member of the club of Rajasthan's billionaires. Ranka has received several honours from the state of Rajasthan. For his contribution to the state's industrialization, he received the Udyog Patra and the Rajasthan Financial Corporation's Silver Shield.
5. Anand Piramal
Piramal is the Executive Director of the Piramal Group and was born in a tiny hamlet in Rajasthan. His father, Ajay Piramal, is also one of Rajasthan's wealthiest individuals. The Piramal Group is a multinational company with interests in medicines, financial services, real estate, and other industries. Prior to the Piramal, he launched the 'Piramal eSwasthya' rural healthcare start-up. It is India's largest private primary healthcare endeavour when he merged his start-up with the Piramal Group.
6. Sanjiv Goenka
He is the sixth richest person in Rajasthan as chairman of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group. Power and energy, retail, IT, education, as well as entertainment and other businesses, are all part of the Group's operations. In India Today's ranking of the 50 Most Powerful People in India in 2019, Goenka came in at number 18.