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Elon Musk is the richest person in the world, with a net worth of USD 435.3 billion. Meanwhile, Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, is the richest person in India. His net worth is USD 103 billion, as per Forbes. But have you ever wondered who the richest person in Nepal?
Who is Nepal’s richest man? What is the net worth of Nepal’s richest man?
Notably, Nepal’s only billionaire, Binod Chaudhary, with a net worth of USD 2 billion, made the list for Forbes, too. According to Forbes ‘The Richest People In The World’ list, Binod Chaudhary, with a net worth of USD 2 billion, ranks at 1763 position.
Binod Chaudhary is Nepal’s richest man and its only billionaire. Chaudhary is the chairman of the Chaudhary Group (CG). Apart from being a businessman, he is a politician and philanthropist. Chaudhary made his debut on the Forbes billionaire list in 2013, with an estimated net worth of USD 1 billion. Today, Chaudhary’s wealth has grown to USD 2 billion (over Rs 15,000 crore). Chaudhary is best known for developing the highly successful instant noodle brand, Wai Wai, turning a simple notion into an internationally successful business.
Born in Kathmandu to a Marwari family with deep entrepreneurial roots, Binod Chaudhary’s grandfather was an Indian migrant who started the family textile business in Nepal. Chaudhary’s father expanded the family business into construction and other industries. Binod Chaudhary’s childhood and upbringing provided a strong foundation for his future career as an entrepreneur.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- Binod Chaudhary is Nepal’s richest man and its only billionaire.
- Binod Chaudhary’s grandfather was an Indian migrant.
- Chaudhary made his debut on the Forbes billionaire list in 2013.
Influenced by his family’s entrepreneurial heritage and by Bollywood’s Amitabh Bachchan Chaudhary, took cues from JRD Tata’s business philosophy. These influences guided and inspired his ideals and thinking toward business.
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