Karsanbhai Patel
Karsanbhai Patel | |
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| Born | 1945 (age 79–80) Patan, Gujarat, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | BSc in Chemistry |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, Industrialist |
| Organization(s) | Nirma Group Nirma University |
| Known for | Founder of Nirma Group |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2010) |
Karsanbhai Khodidas Patel (born 1945) 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. As of 2024, Hurun has listed his net worth at US$9 billion. He has an interest in education and, in 1995, founded Nirma University. Patel was awarded the Padma Shri in 2010.