The latest addition to India’s billionaire club is Belrise Industries founder-director, Shrikant Badve. After closing at a record high trading session on Tuesday, the entrepreneur’s firm has reached a valuation of Rs 9,550 crore with Badve’s 59.59% stake.
Known for his entrepreneurial journey, Badve holds several global accolades, including a prestigious training at IIM Ahmedabad. He is also on the Board of Governors at IIM Jammu, and serves Economic Advisory Council to the Government of Maharashtra. Notably, Badve has also worked with Sachin Tendulkar and Madhuri Dixit. They are all prominent ambassadors of the flagship Magnetic Maharashtra initiative.
Who is Shrikant Badve?
Shrikant Badve is a first-generation billionaire and has employed over 8000 people under his 17 nationwide