Renuka Jagtiani is India's newest billionaire: Check out Landmark Group CEO's net worth, job, education and more

Forbes has reported a significant surge in wealth in India this year, with 25 new billionaires from the country making their debut on the list of the world's wealthiest individuals.

Among the notable additions was Renuka Jagtiani, the CEO and chairwoman of Landmark Group, with a net worth of $4.8 billion, as per the list.

Landmark Group, a multinational consumer conglomerate based in Dubai, was founded by her late husband, Micky Jagtiani. Under Renuka Jagtiani's leadership, the company has flourished, employing over 50,000 individuals.



Education
Jagtiani holds a Bachelor's degree in Arts from the University of Mumbai. She has received recognition for her outstanding business acumen, including awards such as the Outstanding Asian Business Woman of the Year in 2007 and Businesswoman of the Year in 2012, reported TOI.

Since joining Landmark Group in 1993, she has been instrumental in shaping the company's corporate strategy and expanding its presence across various regions, including the Middle East, Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Africa.

With a net worth of $4.8 billion, Renuka Jagtiani's inclusion in Forbes' 'New Billionaires' list underscores her remarkable success. She is also a mother of three children - Aarti, Nisha, and Rahul - who serve as group directors at Landmark.

Forbes' recent report on 'New Billionaires' for 2024 reflects a global increase in wealth, with a total of 2,781 billionaires worldwide collectively valued at $14.2 trillion. The addition of 265 new billionaires this year signifies a significant rise compared to the previous year's figures.

Other woman leaders in the Forbes list
India's business landscape is witnessing a remarkable shift as women entrepreneurs and business leaders rise to prominence. Among them, Savitri Jindal shines as one of the richest Indian women, with a staggering net worth of $35.5 billion. Her success story exemplifies not just personal achievement but also a broader trend of women's empowerment in India's business world.

Savitri Jindal - $35.5 billion
Rekha Jhunjhunwala - $8.5 billion
Vinod Rai Gupta - $5 billion
Smita Crishna-Godrej - $3.8 billion

(With inputs from TOI)