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Sudhir Mehta

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Sudhir Mehta
Mehta in 2024
Born
Sudhir Uttamlal Mehta

1954 (age 69–70)[1]
NationalityIndian
Alma materGujarat University
OccupationBusinessman
TitleChairman, Torrent Group
Children2
ParentU. N. Mehta
RelativesSamir Mehta (brother)

Sudhir Uttamlal Mehta (born 1954) is an Indian billionaire businessman. Together with his brother, Samir, he operates Torrent Group, which was founded by their late father, U. N. Mehta in 1959. In September 2021, Sudhir and Samir Mehta's net worth was estimated at US$7.2 billion.[2]

In October 2024, Sudhir and Samir Mehta were ranked 16th on Forbes list of India’s 100 richest tycoons, with a net worth of $16.3 billion.[3]

Early life

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Mehta was born to a Gujarati Jain family in 1954[4] and he received his bachelor's degree from Gujarat University.[5]

Personal life

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Mehta has two sons, Jinal and Varun. Jinal Mehta is a director of Torrent Power.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Sudhir Mehta | Ahmedabad University". Ahduni.edu.in. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Forbes profile: Sudhir & Samir Mehta". Forbes. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  3. ^ "India's 100 Richest". India’s 100 Richest. 9 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Top 10 Gujarati billionaires". India TV News. 1 August 2015.
  5. ^ "List of Public Companies Worldwide, Letter - Bloomberg - Bloomberg". Investing.businessweek.wallst.com. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  6. ^ "Torrent brothers divide business between the two promoter brothers - The Economic Times". Economictimes.indiatimes.com. 10 May 2014. Retrieved 13 April 2017.