Harsh Mariwala | |
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| Born | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai |
| Occupation(s) | Chairman, Marico and Founder, ASCENT Foundation |
| Years active | 1971 – present |
| Organization | ASCENT Foundation |
| Known for | Founder of Marico |
| Spouse | Archana |
| Children | 2 |
Harsh Mariwala is an Indian entrepreneur, who is the founder and Chairman of Marico,[1] a Fortune India 500 company from Gujarat.[2]
Mariwala began his career in 1971 with Bombay Oil Industries which was controlled by his family. After working with his family business with his cousins and family from an office located in Masjid Bunder in Mumbai, he decided to create the Company Marico with the support of his Brothers in Family Business Distribution in other subsidiary businesses.[3] In 1990, he founded Marico, a fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturer and distributor that now has operations in 25 countries across Asia and Africa.
He is also the founder of Kaya Limited, which runs a chain of skin care clinics across India and the Middle East; ASCENT Foundation a non-profit peer to peer learning entrepreneurial platform to exchange insights, experiences and ideas in a confidential environment.; Marico Innovation Foundation, that works towards nurturing innovations in India; Mariwala Health Initiative, that supports mental health causes; and Sharp Ventures, which serves as his family office.
As of 2021, Mariwala has been ranked by Forbes as the 55th wealthiest Indian, with an estimated net worth of approximately $2.8 billion.[4]
As per Forbes list of India’s 100 richest tycoons, dated OCTOBER 09, 2024, Harsh Mariwala & family are ranked 43rd with a net worth of $6.9 Billion.[5]