Meet India’s Third-Richest Women, Ranked Among World’s 100 Most Powerful Women—She Is.....; Know Her Net Worth...

Roshni Nadar Malhotra has become the third-richest Indian after inheriting a 47% stake in HCL Corp and Vama Delhi from her father and HCL founder, Shiv Nadar. This significant transfer has propelled her into the billionaire rankings, making her one of the most influential business leaders in the country.  

With this transition, Roshni Nadar Malhotra now holds the largest share in HCL Infosystems and HCL Technologies. This move cements her as the primary decision-maker in these companies, granting her substantial influence over the $12 billion technology giant’s future direction and growth strategies.  

The stake transfer has positioned Roshni as the key figure in HCL’s strategic decision-making. Although her father, Shiv Nadar, did not sell any direct shares in HCL Technologies, she now leads the company’s promoter group entities, marking a significant shift in leadership within the global tech conglomerate. 

Roshni now holds voting rights over HCL Corp’s 49.94% stake in HCL Infosystems and Vama Delhi’s 12.94% stake. This transition further strengthens her authority within the HCL Group, allowing her to influence major corporate decisions and business strategies in the technology sector.  

She was born in 1982 in New Delhi, Roshni attended Vasant Valley School before moving to the U.S. for higher studies. She earned a degree in Communications from Northwestern University and later pursued an MBA in social enterprise management and strategy from the Kellogg School of Management.  

Roshni Nadar Malhotra is married to Shikhar Malhotra, vice chairman of HCL Healthcare. A trained classical musician, she balances her corporate leadership with personal passions. The couple has two sons, Armaan and Jahaan, and she continues to uphold the values of responsibility and accountability instilled by her parents.  

With a net worth of Rs 36,800 crore, Roshni was listed in the Hurun Rich List. Before this transition, Shiv Nadar ranked third in India’s billionaire rankings. Now, she joins the elite club, following Mukesh Ambani ($88.1 billion) and Gautam Adani ($68.9 billion), marking a historic leadership succession.  

She was ranked 54th on Forbes’ 2019 list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women, after previously featuring in 2017 and 2018. Her leadership continues to make an impact in both the corporate and philanthropic sectors.  (Image Credit: Zee)