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Anand Mahindra

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

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  • India’s longest glass skywalk bridge to open next week in Vizag’s Kailasagiri hills—Anand Mahindra calls it ‘absolutely stunning’

    India’s longest glass skywalk bridge to open next week in Vizag’s Kailasagiri hills—Anand Mahindra calls it ‘absolutely stunning’

    India’s longest glass skywalk bridge set to open in Vizag atop Kailasagiri Hills next week. Stretching 55 metres, it offers panoramic views of the Bay of Bengal, Eastern Ghats, and Vizag city skyline.

  • Anand Mahindra discovered secret Mangi-Tungi trek near Mumbai and Pune, calls it a “soulful experience”

    Anand Mahindra discovered secret Mangi-Tungi trek near Mumbai and Pune, calls it a “soulful experience”

    Anand Mahindra discovers Maharashtra’s secret Mangi-Tungi trek near Mumbai and Pune, calling it a “soulful experience” with history, spirituality and views.

  • Can global tariff manthan yield some Amrit for us — a 1991-like reform moment: Anand Mahindra

    Can global tariff manthan yield some Amrit for us — a 1991-like reform moment: Anand Mahindra

    Anand Mahindra emphasized that India needs to improve ease of doing business, and move beyond small-scale improvements to build an effective single-window clearance system for investment proposals.

  • 'I’m fully Desi now': Motilal Oswal shuns 'foreign luxuries' for 'favourite' Mahindra SUV

    'I’m fully Desi now': Motilal Oswal shuns 'foreign luxuries' for 'favourite' Mahindra SUV

    Motilal Oswal’s remarks come in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s renewed 'vocal for local' message.

  • Anand Mahindra praises Sikkim’s Gurudongmar Lake as a “surreal vision” — Here’s why it’s so special

    Anand Mahindra praises Sikkim’s Gurudongmar Lake as a “surreal vision” — Here’s why it’s so special

    Discover Gurudongmar Lake in Sikkim—praised by Anand Mahindra as a “surreal vision.” A sacred, high-altitude gem with unmatched Himalayan beauty.

  • Mahindra Group expresses interest in investing in Andhra Pradesh   

    Mahindra Group expresses interest in investing in Andhra Pradesh   

    Anand Mahindra replied in the post saying,'We would be proud to be a partner in Andhra Pradesh's journey. Our teams are already in discussions across multiple sectors, from solar energy to micro-irrigation and of course, tourism

  • This hidden gem of Arunachal Pradesh left Anand Mahindra speechless

    This hidden gem of Arunachal Pradesh left Anand Mahindra speechless

    Explore Dibang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh—India’s least populated district and Anand Mahindra’s latest travel muse. Discover its tribal culture, untouched wilderness, and surreal high-altitude beauty.

  • Hotmail's Sabeer Bhatia questions India's $4T economy: Why are so many people still leaving?

    Hotmail's Sabeer Bhatia questions India's $4T economy: Why are so many people still leaving?

    In contrast, industrialist Anand Mahindra celebrated the achievement, describing it as the fulfilment of a 'distant, almost audacious dream'. But while India's overall GDP has surged, its per capita GDP stands at $2,880, significantly lower than the fifth largest economy in the world, Japan, whose per capita GDP stands at $33,960.

  • From audacious dream to reality: Anand Mahindra on India overtaking Japan to become world’s fourth-largest economy

    From audacious dream to reality: Anand Mahindra on India overtaking Japan to become world’s fourth-largest economy

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its World Economic Outlook (WEO) report released in April, had said that India is expected to be the fourth largest economy in the world with a GDP of USD 4.19 trillion in 2025, ahead of Japan

  • Anand Mahindra quotes 'Sound of Music', lauds youngest female to summit 7 highest peaks

    Anand Mahindra quotes 'Sound of Music', lauds youngest female to summit 7 highest peaks

    Kaamya Karthikeyan, a Class 12 student at Navy Children School in Mumbai, has made history by becoming the youngest female to scale the highest peaks on all seven continents. Her mountaineering journey began at the age of seven, and by 16, she had summited Mount Everest.

  • Anand Mahindra replies to X user who called his post 'scripted': 'I'm focusing on...'

    Anand Mahindra replies to X user who called his post 'scripted': 'I'm focusing on...'

    The clip in question was originally posted on Instagram by content creator Seenu Malik in August 2024 as part of his '365 Good Day Challenge.' It captured a moment between Malik and a specially abled man, highlighting an act of kindness that resonated widely on social media.

  • Anand Mahindra is 'bewildered' with teen who mentally added 100 4-digit numbers in 30.9 seconds

    Anand Mahindra is 'bewildered' with teen who mentally added 100 4-digit numbers in 30.9 seconds

    The 14-year-old 'human calculator' from Maharashtra, Aaryan Shukla, revealed that his technique is called 'Flash Anzan' where one has to process the numbers flashing on the screen at lightning speed.

  • Anand Mahindra's solution for 'overcrowded' tourist beaches in India: 'Diversify the portfolio'

    Anand Mahindra's solution for 'overcrowded' tourist beaches in India: 'Diversify the portfolio'

    Anand Mahindra's comments also come at a time when Goa, the country's top beach destination, has been facing severe flak for its taxi mafia. Its crowded beaches are also a put off for most travellers.

  • Bookings for M&M's electric SUVs begin from February 14, deliveries start from March

    Bookings for M&M's electric SUVs begin from February 14, deliveries start from March

    Mahindra has planned a 'structured' production ramp-up with timelines for each variant, after it said it had received an 'overwhelming' response from customers.

  • Coldplay Ahmedabad concert made India 'new frontier of live entertainment': Anand Mahindra

    Coldplay Ahmedabad concert made India 'new frontier of live entertainment': Anand Mahindra

    Coldplay has called Saturday's show their 'biggest ever concert'. 'Totally mind-blowing. Thank you Ahmedabad,' the band shared.

  • Anand Mahindra weighs in on 90hr work week debate: "Quality of work important, not.."

    Anand Mahindra weighs in on 90hr work week debate: "Quality of work important, not.."

    Speaking about how he manages his time on social media, Mahindra said, he spends his time on X, not because he's lonely but because it's an excellent business tool.

  • Mahindra shares design sketches of upcoming EVs: See pictures

    Mahindra shares design sketches of upcoming EVs: See pictures

    The two electric brands - XEV and BE - are debuting their flagship products, next week. Mahindra has in the past stated the objective of making India a hub of EV manufacturing.

  • M&M facing high demand for Thar Roxx SUV, plans to ramp up production

    M&M facing high demand for Thar Roxx SUV, plans to ramp up production

    Mahindra & Mahindra reported a rise in second-quarter profit, helped by higher sales of its SUVs and a recovery in tractor demand.

  • Anand Mahindra & John Abraham's unexpected chess face-off in viral crossover

    Anand Mahindra & John Abraham's unexpected chess face-off in viral crossover

    Anand Mahindra was joined by John Abraham for a friendly game of chess at the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League in London.

  • PM Narendra Modi, Anand Mahindra, Amit Shah, Gautam Adani lead tributes as nation mourns the passing of Ratan Tata

    PM Narendra Modi, Anand Mahindra, Amit Shah, Gautam Adani lead tributes as nation mourns the passing of Ratan Tata

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid homage to Tata’s monumental legacy, hailing his leadership and compassion. Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra Group expressed his profound grief, acknowledging Tata’s immense contributions to India’s economic growth.

  • 'Incredible, unique, Indian': Anand Mahindra lauds viral PhD food vendor from Chennai. See post

    'Incredible, unique, Indian': Anand Mahindra lauds viral PhD food vendor from Chennai. See post

    In September, American vlogger Christopher Lewis filmed his interaction with Rayan while sampling dishes such as Chicken 65 and chicken cutlets, which were served from the vendor’s humble cart. However, what left Lewis most impressed was Rayan’s dedication to both his academic work and his part-time food business.

  • Anand Mahindra reacts to viral pics and videos of Japanese-style pod hotel in Noida: 'Pretty cool'

    Anand Mahindra reacts to viral pics and videos of Japanese-style pod hotel in Noida: 'Pretty cool'

    Travel vlogger Somya, who posts under the handle @Somya_Crazy on X (formerly Twitter), documented her stay at NapTapGo through a series of posts. Sharing images and details, she described her experience at the pod-style hotel, which offers both individual capsules and private pod suites.

  • Anand Mahindra shares video of Gujaratis doing garba on flooded street, gets slammed: 'Don't romanticise'

    Anand Mahindra shares video of Gujaratis doing garba on flooded street, gets slammed: 'Don't romanticise'

    Anand Mahindra's caption read, 'Gujarat aur Garba. Ek gazab ka rishta…Unstoppable (Gujarat and garba, an amazing relationship).' However, the timing of the post, amid severe flooding in Gujarat, led to considerable criticism.

  • Truck driver-turned-YouTube star now earns up to Rs 10 lakh a month from food vlogging

    Truck driver-turned-YouTube star now earns up to Rs 10 lakh a month from food vlogging

    What started as a simple hobby quickly transformed into a lucrative venture, allowing Rajesh Rawani to earn a substantial income as a YouTube influencer.

  • Lakshya Sen's no-look backhand, Yusuf Dikeç's SWAG: Paris Olympics feats that impressed Anand Mahindra

    Lakshya Sen's no-look backhand, Yusuf Dikeç's SWAG: Paris Olympics feats that impressed Anand Mahindra

    Lakshya Sen's no-look backhand, left the audience gasping while Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikeç went viral for winning a silver medal with no specialised gear.

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