Mukesh Ambani is the richest man in India, but who’s the richest in Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka? Here’s how they make their fortune
Mukesh Ambani is the richest person in India right now. His net worth is around Rs. 9.20 lakh crore. He is also the wealthiest person in Asia and ranks 17th among the richest people in the world. Ambani is the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, a huge business group that works in many areas like oil and gas, retail, telecom, new energy, textiles, and technology.
That’s about India’s richest man. But have you ever wondered, who are the richest people in India’s neighbouring countries like Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh? Let’s take a quick look and find out who holds the top spot in each of these countries.
Pakistan – Shahid Khan
The richest person from Pakistan is Shahid Khan. He holds dual citizenship in Pakistan and the US and lives in the United States. Shahid Khan owns the automobile parts company Flex-N-Gate and is also the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars, an American football team in the NFL.
His current net worth is around Rs. 1.18 lakh crore (Indian currency). Shahid Khan moved to the US and bought Flex-N-Gate from his former employer in 1980. Since then, his wealth has grown steadily.
Nepal – Binod Chaudhary
Nepal has only one billionaire i.e. Binod Chaudhary. He is the owner of CG Corp Global and is best known for the popular instant noodles brand Wai Wai. He also owns a major stake in Nabil Bank, one of Nepal’s leading banks.
Wai Wai noodles are made in factories in India, Bangladesh, Serbia, and soon Egypt. Binod Chaudhary’s total wealth is around Rs. 17,377 crore, and he is ranked 1,880th on the global list of billionaires.
Sri Lanka – Ishara Nanayakkara
In Sri Lanka, Ishara Nanayakkara is believed to be the richest person. According to older reports, his net worth in 2023 was about USD 1.6 billion, which is approximately ₹13,900 crore today.
He is the Deputy Chairman of LOLC Holdings PLC, a major Sri Lankan company listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. The company’s market value is around Rs. 7,570 crore in Indian rupees.
Bangladesh – Moosa Bin Shamsher
Bangladesh’s richest person is believed to be Moosa Bin Shamsher. According to media reports, his net worth is close to Rs. 1 lakh crore. He is known as a wealthy businessman and arms dealer.
He founded DATCO Group, a firm that mainly works in manpower recruitment. Despite controversy around him, he remains one of Bangladesh’s most talked-about billionaires.
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