B.R. Shetty
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B.R. Shetty

India 84 years old Self-Made

Overview

Source of Wealth
healthcare
Industry
Healthcare
Residence
Abu Dhabi
Marital Status
Married
Children
4

Biography

Former pharma salesman B.R. Shetty immigrated from Karnataka in south India to Abu Dhabi in 1973 to set up a healthcare empire.

His biggest asset is London-listed NMC Health, one of the UAE's largest hospital chains.

In May 2019, Shetty listed Finabir, the holding firm for his money remittance firms UAE Exchange and Travelex Group.

Shetty also owns healthcare firm BR Life, which has a presence in India, Nepal, Africa and the Gulf region.

Shetty's son Binay is chief executive of BRS Ventures, the family's holding company.

About

Shetty is funding a $150 million movie on the Hindu epic the Mahabharata, which will be India's most expensive film.

He owns the entire 100th floor of Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest skyscraper.

In May 2018, Shetty signed the Giving Pledge.