Karsanbhai Khodidas Patel was born on 1945 and is an Indian billionaire businessman, industrialist, and founder of the Nirma Group, a company with major business interests in cement, detergents, soaps and cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, packaging, and chemicals.
12 Facts About Karsanbhai Patel
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Karsanbhai Patel has an interest in education and, in 1995, founded Nirma University.
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In 1969, Karsanbhai Patel started selling detergent powder, manufactured and packaged in his backyard.
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Karsanbhai Patel branded his detergent soap, Nirma, after the name of his daughter.
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In 1995, Karsanbhai Patel started the Nirma Institute of Technology in Ahmedabad, which grew into a leading engineering college in Gujarat.
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Karsanbhai's two sons, daughter and son-in-law are now at leading positions in the Nirma organization: Rakesh K Patel looks after procurement and logistics, Hiren K Patel, chemical engineer and MBA, heads marketing and finance, while Kalpesh Patel is in human resources and Healthcare Industry.
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In 2019, Karsanbhai Patel was ranked No 30 by Forbes magazine in its list of India's richest persons.
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In 2001, Karsanbhai Patel was awarded an honorary doctorate by Florida Atlantic University, recognizing his exceptional entrepreneurial and philanthropic accomplishments.
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Karsanbhai Patel has served twice as Chairman of the Development Council for Oils, Soaps and Detergents.
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Karsanbhai Patel was conferred with the Padma Shri Award in 2010.
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In 2017, Karsanbhai Patel was ranked No 38 by Forbes magazine in its list of India's richest persons.
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In 2019, Karsanbhai Patel was ranked No 30 by Forbes magazine in its list of India's richest persons.