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Six Indian Billionaires Thrive in the Food and Beverage Industry
Some very rich people in India made their fortunes by creating and selling food and drinks that many people buy.
Ravi Jaipuria is known as the 'Cola King' because he bottles drinks like Pepsi.
The Agrawal brothers inherited a snack business called Haldiram's that sells traditional Indian treats.
The Burman family's company, Dabur, makes many popular household items like hair oil and digestive candies.
The Chauhan family is famous for the Parle G biscuit.
Harsh Mariwala's company, Marico, sells cooking oil and hair oil.
Nusli Wadia is connected to Britannia, a big company that makes cookies and bakery items.
These individuals have turned their food businesses into huge successes.
Six Indian billionaires have achieved significant wealth in the food and beverage industry, as per the 2025 Forbes list.
Ravi Jaipuria is recognized for his extensive PepsiCo bottling operations through Varun Beverages and fast-food franchises.
The Agrawal brothers manage Haldiram Snacks Food, a family business specializing in traditional Indian snacks and packaged foods.
The Burman family's fortune is largely tied to Dabur India, a major consumer goods company with a wide range of products.
Vijay Chauhan's Parle Products is a leading biscuit manufacturer, while Harsh Mariwala's Marico and Nusli Wadia's Britannia Industries are also key players in consumer goods and bakery.
- Who
- Six Indian billionaires: Ravi Jaipuria, the Agrawal Brothers, the Burman Family, Vijay Chauhan & Family, Harsh Mariwala, and Nusli Wadia
- What
- Have built significant wealth and empires in India's food and beverage industry.
- Where
- India
- When
- Featured in the 2025 Forbes list of India's 100 richest people.
- Why
- Through diverse food and beverage businesses ranging from bottling and snacks to consumer goods and bakery products.
Key facts
- Ravi Jaipuria
- RJ Corp, Varun Beverages (PepsiCo bottler), Devyani International (KFC, Pizza Hut, Costa Coffee)
- Agrawal Brothers
- Haldiram Snacks Food (Indian sweets, savouries, packaged foods)
- Burman Family
- Dabur India (FMCG), Vatika, Real, Hajmola
- Vijay Chauhan & Family
- Parle Products (Parle G biscuits, cereals, flour)
- Harsh Mariwala
- Marico (Saffola, Parachute hair oil, Kaya skincare)
- Nusli Wadia
- Wadia Group, Britannia Industries (bakery)
Quotes
PepsiCo
Company that awarded Ravi Jaipuria
“International Bottler of the Year award”
NDTV
Mohit Burman
Fifth-generation scion and Chairman of the Burman family's Dabur India
“Vice Chairman”
NDTV
Harsh Mariwala
Author of the autobiography detailing his business journey and philosophy
“Harsh Realities”
NDTV
Nusli Wadia
A moniker used to describe Nusli Wadia due to his numerous legal battles
“corporate samurai”
NDTV
Sources
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