According to Forbes, India has seen a notable increase in wealth this year, with 25 new billionaires from the nation debuting on the list of the wealthiest people in the world. Renuka Jagtiani is one of them. The ‘New Billionaires’ report further shows a rise in global wealth, with 2,781 billionaires estimated at $14.2 trillion. This year’s 265 new billionaires is a notable increase over the prior year’s numbers.Â
Renuka Jagtiani, the CEO and chairwoman of Landmark Group, was one of the noteworthy additions. According to the list, her net worth is $4.8 billion.
Her late husband, Micky Jagtiani, founded the global consumer company Landmark Group, headquartered in Dubai. With approximately 50,000 workers, the corporation has prospered under Renuka Jagtiani’s direction.
All About Renuka Jagtiani
The Forbes 2024 list of the world’s wealthiest billionaires was just announced. Renuka Jagtiani tops the list of 25 new Indian billionaires, with a net worth of $4.8 billion. The 70-year-old is the chairwoman and CEO of Landmark Group, headquartered in Dubai. Micky Jagtiani started the business in 1973, and Renuka took control after his death in May 2023. The Landmark Group has 50,000 workers working for it under her.
Jagtiani graduated from the University of Mumbai with a bachelor’s degree in arts. According to TOI, she has won prizes for her exceptional business sense, including Businesswoman of the Year in 2012 and Outstanding Asian Business Woman of the Year in 2007.
She has played a vital role in forming the corporate strategy of Landmark Group since joining the company in 1993. The company has grown its footprint throughout several locations, including Southeast Asia, Africa, the Indian subcontinent, and the Middle East.
Renuka Jagtiani’s $4.8 billion net worth and listing on Forbes’ ‘New Billionaires’ list testify to her extraordinary accomplishment. In addition, she is the mother of three children who work at Landmark as group directors: Aarti, Nisha, and Rahul.
