If you meet one of the richest Indians, in the family business, which later built RS 93291 Crore Company, his net assets are RS …

The founder and chairman of Marico Limited Harsh Mariwala is known to convert a modest family -run company into one of the leading India's leading, fast -moving consumer goods companies (FMCG). He comes from a family of entrepreneurs who wandered from Kutch to Mumbai in 1862. In 1948 his father and uncle Bombay Oil Industries Limited, and in 1975 the family had entered the consumer product market.

Harsh Mariwala began his career in this family business in 1971 with the only focus on the spice trade. However, he soon recognized the growth potential for brand consumption goods. In 1990 he started Marico Limited and introduced Parachute coconut oil, which became a fixed household food. Marico then expanded to care for hair, skin care, wellness and health foods and built up a diverse portfolio, which includes brands such as Safola, Set Wet, Livon, Hair & Care, Nihar, Medics and Revive.

Marico took Marico in 1996 with a first IPO (IPO). Marico is strongly represented in Asia and Africa and works in 25 countries.

Apart from Marico, Harsh Mariwala founded several other companies, including Kaya Limited, a chain of skin care clinics, as well as the promotion foundation, a peer learning platform for entrepreneurs. He also founded the Marico Innovation Foundation, the Mariwala Health Initiative and Sharp Ventures.

Hard realities, Mariwala's autobiography, which recorded his business career, was published in 2021. From May 8, 2025, Harsh Mariwala's assets will be 34,850 rupees, according to Forbes.