Delhi is a crowded city that serves as the cultural and political centre of India; it is also home to some very rich people who have not only become famous in the city but also all over the world. Here are the top ten richest men in Delhi whose lives and wealth we will get to know about.
1. Shiv Nadar:
Topping is Shiv Nadar, who founded and chairs HCL Technologies one of India’s biggest IT service providers. Worth billions of dollars, his journey as an entrepreneur is full of lessons about persistence and foresight. From modest beginnings in Delhi to creating HCL as a global powerhouse in the IT sector, Nadar’s authority spreads far and wide.
2. Rajiv Singh:
Next up is Rajiv Singh, DLF Limited Chairperson—India’s largest real estate developer. Singh’s strategic instincts coupled with his leadership has seen DLF rise beyond its own expectations with iconic developments all over Delhi. His net worth reflects DLF’s success as well as its influence across the entire country, not just in New Delhi where it is based.
3. Vikram Lal:
Among the many Delhiites, who managed to make a lot of profit through their business activities is Vikram Lal. Eicher Motors, under his leadership, became a global player in the automotive industry with its Royal Enfield flagship brand capturing motorbike lovers globally. Lal’s present net worth speaks volumes of his innovation and entrepreneurship.
4. Ravi Jaipuria:
Jaipuria Ravi, an established figure in the food and beverage industries, was Chairman of RJ Corp at that time. It is an empire which cuts across various sectors from bottling plants for PepsiCo to fast food outlets such as KFC and Pizza Hut. His outstanding ability to detect profitable opportunities and execute them with accuracy resulted in him being rich.
5. Sunil Mittal:
The fifth richest among Delhi’s affluent individuals is Sunil Mittal, founder cum chairman of Bharti Enterprises. From rags-to-riches tale; originally hailing from Ludhiana and establishing Bharti Airtel into one of the world’s largest telecommunications company, Mittal has come a long way. The value of his wealth indicates how successful Bharti Airtel has been in diversifying into sectors such as telecoms, retailing and finance around the globe.
6. Dr. Anand C. Burman:
In the pharmaceutical industry of Delhi, Dr. Anand C. Burman is a household name. He has been instrumental in Dabur India Ltd.’s growth since he became its chairperson, which is one of the country’s most popular FMCG companies dealing in health care, personal care and food products among others. Dabur has strengthened its hold on this market through his progressive attitude towards traditional Ayurvedic remedies hence making him to be worth hundreds of millions.
7. Kuldip Singh Dhingra & Gurbachan Singh Dhingra:
The Dhingra brothers have made their mark in the property business through Berger Paints. As creators and majority stakeholders of India’s largest paint manufacturer, Berger Paints India Ltd., they saw it grow over the years. Their entrepreneurialism and business intelligence have significantly made a place for them in Delhi’s real estate sector for massive riches accumulation.
8. Vijay Shekhar Sharma:
This digital platform for paying bills and buying household items was launched by Vijay Shekhar Sharma who is also its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in India. Born and brought up in Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), Sharma has had an amazing journey to success. Paytm has turned Indian online shopping and payment on their heads, making Sharma one of the most powerful people in technology in India. His vision as an entrepreneur and his leadership have sky-rocketed Paytm to unimaginable heights resulting in his high net worth.
9. VC Burman:
VC Burman, whose full name is Vivek Chaand Burman, is a member of the family that founded Dabur India Ltd. Despite being run by Dr. Anand C. Burman, VC Burman has emerged as an investor and entrepreneur himself while diversifying his portfolio across healthcare, real estate and hotels among others thereby accumulating wealth beyond Dabur. VC Burman has diversified his portfolio through investments in various sectors like healthcare, real estate and hotels thereby amassing wealth beyond Dabur.
10. Kushal Pal Singh:
Lastly but not least is Kushal Pal Singh, the Chairman of the DLF Limited. Singh was instrumental in transforming Gurgaon into a thriving business centre as one of India’s modern urban development pioneers. Under him, DLF became the largest property developer company that built Delhi-NCR skyline landmarks. Singh’s entrepreneurial acumen and strategic thinking have placed him among Delhi’s richest individuals.
This is what makes them the models of entrepreneurial spirit and innovativeness that define Delhi’s business terrain. They have also been able to contribute to the growth and development of the city and the nation at large through their vision, leadership, and hard work, resulting in commendable achievements.