Shiv Nadar

Shiv Nadar

Shiv Nadar (#95)

Global Rank #95
Country Rank #7
Country India

I came from a rural background, but I did alright.

  • $ 26 B
  • Software services
  • India
  • M
  • 81 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #95
Country Rank #7
Net Worth $25.8B
Previous Worth $25.5B
Worth Change +$0.3B
Country India
Industry Software services
Age 81 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 3, 2026
Residence Delhi, India
Citizenship India
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Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 80
Source Of Wealth Software services, Self Made
Residence Delhi, India
Citizenship India
Marital Status Married
Children 1
Education Bachelor of Arts/Science, PSG College of Technology
Net Worth Change +$0.3B +1.2% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $25.5B
Current Net Worth $25.8B

Worth as of May 3, 2026

About Me

Indian IT pioneer Shiv Nadar cofounded HCL in a garage in 1976 to make calculators and microprocessors with five friends. Today, his $13.8 billion (revenue) HCL Technologies is among India's largest software services providers. In 2020, he stepped down as chairman of HCL Technologies, handing over the position to his daughter, Roshni Nadar Malhotra. He's now chairman emeritus and strategic advisor. HCL Technologies, which employs 223,000 people in 60 countries worldwide, hires high school grads and trains them on the job. In March 2025, Nadar transferred a chunk of shares in his investments companies that hold shares in the listed flagship to his daughter Roshni as part of his succession planning.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Shiv Nadar.

#71
Billionaires (2026)
#5
India's Richest (2025)
#18
Richest In Tech (2017)

Insights

Did You Know?

One of India's leading philanthropists, Nadar has donated $1.1 billion to his Shiv Nadar Foundation, which backs education-related causes.

Nadar's education was primarily in the south Indian language of Tamil, and he didn't start speaking much English until age 22.

Nadar's wife Kiran, who is an avid art collector, has two private art museums in Delhi that showcase her vast collection.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Shiv Nadar's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Period Change Worth Movement
Current Net Worth: $25.8B (May 3, 2026)

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