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to be acknowledged as one of India’s most The Times of India’s
revered business tycoons and is one of success is owed largely
the reigning czars of the IT industry with due to the unorthodox
Wipro, though his son Rishad took over philosophy of Samir
the reins of Chairman in 2019. Jain. An out-of-the-box
thinker, he has handled
5 Laxmi Niwas Mittal, 73, Businessman the paper more like an advertising mogul
Mittal has an illustrious and slipped in a few sweet deals to ensure
career of turning sick further success and stability at a time when
steel companies into print is walking a tightrope.
profitable ventures. Though print publications are perched
Having built himself at the far edge of a cliff, the group has
from the ground of managed to hold on to their prestige, whilst
Sadulpur, near the Haryana- Rajasthan embracing digital space full on. Although
border where he was born, there’s only there has been an amicable division with
way he has moved ever since: up. brother Vineet; From digital and streaming
In 2004, he orchestrated the landmark OTT platforms television – Times Now
merger of Ispat International with LNM and ETNow and the new Hindi variants,
Holdings and the US-based International Mirror Now, a slew of entertainment
Steel Group, forming the world’s largest channels and the FM network – Mirchi,
steelmaker, Mittal Steel Company. Jain is indeed the force behind the huge
Mittal’s reputation as a master dealmaker influence the group and its various
and game-changer was solidified. platforms wield over state affairs whilst
This big achievement notwithstanding, in catering to a loyal audience.
2006, the unthinkable happened. Arcelor,
a European titan, agreed to a merger with 7 Nita Ambani, 60, Sports, Arts
Mittal Steel. In this way, ArcelorMittal was It would be fair
born, ruling over 10% of global production. to state that 2023
Mittal’s success can be attributed not only truly belonged to
to his financial acumen but also to his Nita Ambani, who,
visionary leadership. Mittal’s commitment having turned 60 on
to sustainability and environmental November 1, makes it
responsibility has set benchmarks for to the list. And right to the Top 10.
the global steel sector. The Mittal family It was raining awards on Nita Ambani in
established the LNM Foundation, focusing 2023.The US-India Strategic Partnership
on education, healthcare, and community Forum (USISPF) recognised Nita Ambani,
development. Founder and Chairperson of Reliance
With an empire worth ₹ 1.2 lakh crore, Foundation, with the 2023 Global
Lakshmi Mittal has not only built a Leadership Award for Philanthropy and
legacy for himself; he has also contributed Corporate Social Responsibility. She was
towards reshaping an industry. also conferred with the prestigious titles of
‘Citizen of Mumbai’ and ‘Sports Leader of
6 Samir Jain, 68, Media Baron the Year – Female’.
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