Ashneer Grover Biography, Family, Age, Wife, Wikipedia

Indian businessman and entrepreneur Ashneer Grover is well renowned for being the CEO and co-founder of BharatPe. His efforts to the fintech sector have been acknowledged, and he was included in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2020 for Retail & E-commerce.
Ashneer Grover was born on June 14, 1982, in Delhi, into a Punjabi family. His mother was a teacher, and his father was a chartered accountant (CA). Raised in the nation's capital, he attended the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi for his B. Tech. in civil engineering after completing his elementary studies.


A well-known personality in the Indian economic community, Ashneer Grover is known for his distinct approach to investing.Due to his upbringing in a Punjabi household, Ashneer was introduced to alcohol, which is a prevalent cultural practice. Surprisingly, though, Ashneer's IIT college friends had little taste for booze, and he never developed one himself. Still, he understands the enormous commercial potential that exists in things that consumers regularly use.

In 2002 and 2003, Ashneer continued his education by participating in a student exchange program at INSA Lyon University in France. He then graduated in 2006 with an MBA from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad.

Career

Ashneer Grover started his career in banking, holding a variety of positions in Kotak Mahindra Bank and HDFC Bank. His main duties included credit and risk analysis, which prepared him for his future work as a fintech entrepreneur. But the pivotal moment in Grover's career occurred when he and Shashvat Nakrani co-founded BharatPe in 2018[1]. The initiative sought to transform India's digital payment environment by offering small and medium-sized enterprises QR code-based payment options. Grover oversaw BharatPe's explosive expansion and notable success in India's thriving financial industry. He led the organization to incorporate digital payment methods into conventional business models, increasing the efficiency and accessibility of digital transactions for Indian retailers.

• MD, Co-Founder : BharatPe [August 2021 - March 2022]
• Head Of New Business : PC Jeweller Ltd [Nov 2017 - Oct 2018]
• Chief Financial Officer : Grofers [Mar 2015 - Aug 2017]
• American Express [May 2013 - Mar 2015]
• Vice President (VP): Kotak Investment Banking [May 2006 - May 2013]

Physical Status

Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 170 cm in meters- 1.70 m in feet & inches- 5’ 7”
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms- 75 kg in pounds- 165 lbs
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Salt and Pepper
Career
Debut	Vice President (VP): Kotak Investment Banking (2006-2013)
Awards	• In 2019, he got a chance to represent BharatPe and India cashless at the Asia Pacific Initiative Forum. • In 2021, he won the Entrepreneur of the year award and his company BharatPe won the emerging company of the year award. • In 2021, he was in the list of 40 Under 40 India’s brightest young business minds by Fortune India.
Personal Life
Date of Birth	14 June 1982 (Monday)
Age (as of 2023)	41 Years
Birthplace	New Delhi
Zodiac sign	Gemini
Nationality	Indian
College/University	• Indian Institute Of Technology, Delhi • Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad • INSA Lyon Institute National Des Science Appliquees de Lyon, France
Educational Qualification	• Graduation in B. Tech. • M.B.A. in Management and Finance Note: He pursued two years of his B.Tech. at INSA Lyon Institute National Des Science Appliquees de Lyon in France as part of the 'student exchange programme.'
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	4 July 2006
Family
Wife/Spouse	Madhuri Jain Grover (entrepreneur)
Children	Son- Avy Daughter- Mannat
Parents	Father- Ashok Grover (chartered accountant) - passed away on 28 March 2023  Mother- Neeru Grover (teacher)