Counted among the top industrialists of India, Anand Mahindra is the Chairman of the Mumbai-headquartered multinational conglomerate Mahindra Group. The 66-year-old's net worth, as of February 9, 2022, stood at $1.9 billion, according to Forbes. The Mahindra Group, which he heads, operates in around 22 industries ranging from automotive, aerospace, agribusiness, defence and energy to retail, real estate, logistics and hospitality. The Anand Mahindra-led conglomerate is best known for its automobile manufacturing, particularly the sports utility vehicles including Bolero and Scorpio, along with its range of tractors. Recognised around the world for his business leadership, Anand Mahindra was included in the 'World's 50 Greatest Leaders' list by Fortune Magazine. The publication, in 2011, also included him in the list of Asia's 25 most powerful business personalities. The Forbes Magazine had, in 2013, bestowed the 'Entrepreneur of the Year' title on him. The Government of India awarded Anand Mahindra with Padma Bhushan - the third highest civilian honour - in January 2020. Anand Mahindra was born in Mumbai (then known as Bombay) on May 1, 1955. He completed his schooling from the Lawrence School, based in Tamil Nadu's Lovedale. He went on to pursue a degree in film making and architecture from Harvard University in 1977, and completed the Masters in Business Administration programme from the Harvard Business School in 1981. More