Bio/Wiki
Full Name | Savitri Devi Jindal |
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Religion | Hinduism |
Address | R/O Jindal House, OP Jindal Marg. Model Town, Hisar |
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Controversy | In 2014, Savitri Jindal filed a complaint against media mogul Subhash Chandra, CEO of Zee News Samir Ahulwalia for airing 'false' news on their channel and tarnishing her image in the public. |
Physical Stats & More
Eye Color | Black |
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Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
Degree | Diploma |
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Relationships & More
Marital Status | Widowed |
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Marriage Date | 1970 |
Family
Spouse | Om Prakash Jindal (m. 1970; div. 2005) (until his demise) (an Engineer) | ||||||
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Career
Political Party | Indian National Congress (2005-2024) |
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Net Worth (approx.) | $31.5 billion (as of March 2024) | ||||
Note | In March 2024, Savitri Jindal became India's fourth richest person. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Savitri Jindal is India's richest woman. | |
On 29 July 2022, she became Asia's wealthiest woman, surpassing Yang Huiyan from China. | |
She married O.P. Jindal in 1970, who was the founder of the Jindal Group. | |
The Jindal Group is an Indian manufacturing company specializing in steel, cement, power, and infrastructure. | |
After her husband's death in a helicopter crash, she took over as the Chairperson of the Jindal Group in 2005. | |
In the same year, she also ventured into politics. | |
As per the Forbes 2018 Billionaires List, Savitri Jindal is the wealthiest woman in India, with a fortune of $8.8 billion. | |
On 20 December 2023, her net worth rose to $25.3 billion, making her the richest woman in India and the fifth wealthiest person in the country. |