Shiv Nadar

Shiv Nadar

Shiv Nadar (#69)

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

  • $ 31 B
  • Software services
  • India
  • M
  • 80 Years

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.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Shiv Nadar’s rise and global influence.

  • #5   India's Richest (2025)
  • #51   Billionaires (2025)
  • #18   Richest In Tech (2017)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

Current Net Worth: $30.5B (February 5, 2026)