India’s billionaire club has gained another star. Roshni Nadar Malhotra, daughter of HCL founder Shiv Nadar, has become India’s third richest person.
Roshni’s net worth now stands at $42 billion (346,500 Crores), according to Forbes and Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index.
Who is Roshni Nadar Malhotra?
Born in 1982 in Delhi, Roshni studied at Vasant Valley School. She later graduated from Northwestern University, USA, majoring in communications, and earned her MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.
Before joining HCL, she worked as a producer with various companies. Her career took a major turn when she joined HCL Corporation, quickly rising to CEO and executive director.
In July 2020, Roshni became the chairperson of HCL Technologies, India’s leading global tech giant. She made history as the first woman to head a listed IT company in India.
Under her leadership, HCLTech expanded globally, now operating in over 60 countries with more than 227,480 employees.
Roshni Nadar Malhotra Net Worth is $42 Billion
Recently, Roshni’s net worth surged dramatically after receiving 47% of her father’s stake in HCL Corporation and Vama Sundari Investments (Vama Delhi). This transfer was part of a family succession plan aimed at ensuring stability and continuity for HCL.
With this inheritance, her wealth jumped significantly, placing her just behind Mukesh Ambani ($88.1 billion) and Gautam Adani ($68.9 billion) on India’s billionaire list.
A Donor and Conservationist
Beyond business, Roshni is deeply involved in charity. She is a trustee of the Shiv Nadar Foundation which has invested over $1.2 billion in education and leadership programs.
She also leads VidyaGyan Leadership Academy, helping talented rural students from Uttar Pradesh achieve their dreams.
Passionate about wildlife conservation, she founded The Habitats Trust in 2018 to protect India’s natural habitats and indigenous species. Her efforts have earned international recognition; in 2024, France awarded her the prestigious civilian honor “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur“.
As news of her wealth spread online, people on platforms like Reddit praised her achievements. Users highlighted her significant contributions to business and charity.
Will Roshni Nadar Malhotra inspire more women to lead India’s biggest companies?