At 99 Passed Away- The India’s Oldest Billionaire

Who don’t want to own a four wheeler once in their life? Perhaps everyone. But what if you make a four wheeler company which later become a whole automobile empire. There has always been someone in a century who is there to built such an empire. And when time comes they leave us with this beautiful empire and dreams of million.

About India’s oldest billionaire

Mr. Keshub Mahindra

Keshub Mahindra at a glance

• Keshub Mahindra, a prominent figure in Indian business circles, was born on October 9, 1923 in the city of Shimla.
• He attained his degree from the esteemed Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in the United States.
• Keshub's father, K C Mahindra, established the company in 1945. Keshub himself became a part of the Mahindra Group in 1947 and later took on the position of Chairman in 1963.
• Under his leadership, the organization has undergone a significant metamorphosis, transitioning from its roots as a mere assembler of Willys jeeps in India into a multifaceted conglomerate.
• In 2012, Keshub stepped down from his position as head of the Mahindra Group, a role he had held for 48 years. The chairmanship was then passed on to his nephew, Anand Mahindra.
• The Government of India has appointed an esteemed philanthropist who has revolutionized the norms of corporate governance in India to serve on a number of Committees. These Committees include the Sachar Commission on Company Law & MRTP as well as the Central Advisory Council of Industries. The appointed individual is widely recognized for their exceptional contributions to the field of social welfare and brings a wealth of expertise and insight to these Committees.
• With an extensive professional background, he has contributed his valuable expertise to numerous Boards and Councils of acclaimed organizations from both the private and public sectors. Some of his notable contributions include as a board member of SAIL, Tata Steel, Tata Chemicals, Indian Hotels, IFC, and ICICI.

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