A recent Forbes report has acknowledged an Indian woman as one of the wealthiest females globally.
Savitri Jindal, a 74-year-old individual, holds the esteemed position of Chairperson for the prominent Indian conglomerate, Jindal Group. This notable role is held by her as the spouse of its founder, Om Prakash Jindal.
Having an impressive net worth of $33.5 billion, she has been acknowledged by Forbes as the 46th wealthiest individual globally and the sixth wealthiest woman on the planet.
The Jindal Group, renowned for its power and steel offerings, additionally holds significant investments in sectors such as mining, power generation, industrial gases, and ports.
In 1952, Om Prakash, her husband, initiated his career by manufacturing buckets. Over time, he expanded his endeavors and established a thriving steel enterprise, which allowed him to venture into various other sectors.
Nevertheless, in 2005, he tragically passed away in a helicopter accident, and subsequently, his wife assumed the role of chairperson.
While she has a family of nine children, the business ventures were distributed among only four of her sons.
A significant portion of the businesses was allocated to Sajjan Jindal, the individual responsible for managing JSW Steel as well as other ventures.
In 2017, Sajjan Jindal created news in Pakistan as he unexpectedly visited the country to meet with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at the time. This impromptu meeting later became known as “covert diplomacy.”
