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Vivek Chand Burman

India 89 years old

Overview

Source of Wealth
Consumer goods
Residence
Delhi
Education
University of Miami (Bachelor of Arts/Science)
Marital Status
Married
Children
2

Assets

  • Dabur India Ltd.
    315,074,000 shares @ -
    -
    500096-IN
  • Eveready Industries India
    16,980,000 shares @ -
    -
    531508-IN
  • Religare Enterprises
    43,553,000 shares @ -
    -
    532915-IN

Biography

Chairman emeritus of Indian consumer goods outfit Dabur, Vivek Chand Burman, is the oldest member of the founding Burman clan.

Dabur was started by his great-grandfather in 1884 to sell ayurvedic medicines.

He joined the company in 1954 and became chairman in 1998 holding that post for close to a decade.

In 2007, he handed over charge to nephew Anand Burman, who is also a billionaire. His son, Mohit, was appointed chairman of Dabur in 2022.

Burman has a stake in Kolkata-based battery maker Eveready Industries.

About

Burman's sons Mohit and Gaurav are involved in a slew of privately-held ventures ranging from sports and healthcare to financial services and real estate.

Gaurav owns the franchise for Taco Bell in India.