Karsanbhai Patel

Karsanbhai Patel
Born1945 (age 7980)
NationalityIndian
EducationBSc in Chemistry
Occupation(s)Businessman, Industrialist
Organization(s)Nirma Group
Nirma University
Known forFounder of Nirma Group
AwardsPadma 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.