Meet The Man Who left The Army To Take Over His Father-In-law’s Sinking Company, Found love Again At 91, Richest Man In India, Worth Rs 1,60,000 Crore

Kushal Pal Singh was born on August 15, 1931, in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, into a family that valued hard work and discipline. His father was a lawyer, and the family had a strong military and construction background, which influenced his early values.

Singh served as an officer in the Indian Army starting in 1951, where he developed leadership and discipline skills essential for his future business career. He left the army around 1961.

In 1965, Singh joined DLF (Delhi Land and Finance), the real estate company founded by his father-in-law Chaudhary Raghvendra Singh in 1946. At the time, DLF was struggling, and Singh was asked to help revive the business.

Initially, Singh faced business challenges, including financial difficulties, but he learned from these setbacks and persisted. His vision included buying land on credit and earning trust through honesty.

In the mid-1970s, Singh took charge of DLF, saving it from the brink of shutting down. He saw the potential in Gurgaon’s undeveloped land and transformed it into a modern city with offices, homes, and shopping malls, establishing the successful “DLF City.”

Singh navigated complex government regulations and political challenges by building important connections, including with leaders like Rajiv Gandhi. DLF went public in 2007, becoming India's largest real estate company. His leadership cemented his legacy as a transformative and visionary developer in India.

As of 2025, Kushal Pal Singh's estimated net worth is approximately $18.1 billion USD. Using the exchange rate of about 1 USD = 86.4 INR, his net worth in Indian Rupees is approximately ₹1,563,840 crore (or ₹15.64 trillion), making him one of India's richest real estate magnates.