Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | December 07, 1960 |
Birth Place | India |
Age | 62 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Residence | Delhi |
Alma mater | Pratt Institute |
Occupation | Founder and chairman of Avantha Group |
Salary | (2012) |
Spouse(s) | Stephanie |
Children | 4 |
Parent(s) | Brij Mohan Thapar (father) |
Relatives | K. Thapar (grandfather) L. M. Thapar (Uncle) |
Net worth: $1.05 Billion (2024)
Gautam Thapar, a prominent figure in the construction and engineering industry in India, is estimated to have a net worth of $1.05 billion in 2024. With his remarkable business acumen and expertise, Thapar has built a legacy in the field. He is known for his leadership in various construction projects, contributing significantly to India's infrastructure development. Through his exceptional entrepreneurial skills, Thapar has achieved immense success and positioned himself as a prominent figure in the industry. His notable net worth reflects both his personal accomplishments and the substantial impact he has made in the construction and engineering sector in India.
Biography/Timeline
The family's assets were divided into four in 1999, with Gautaum's older brother Karan parting ways in 2005. Gautam became the Chairman of Crompton Greaves on 22 July 2004. When Lalit Mohan Thapar retired, he chose Gautam over Vikram. In 2005, he handed over the reins of the Business empire to Gautam, along with his voting rights, shares and most of his personal effects in his will.
Gautam Thapar became the Chairman of the Group on 1 July 2006. He is now on the Board of several companies in India and abroad.
Gautam Thapar promotes golf and is President of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI). The EUR 1.8m Avantha Masters, tri-sanctioned by the European Tour, the Asian Tour and the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), is today India's richest golf event and synonymous with professional international golf in India. In July 2013, King's College, London conferred an Honorary Fellowship inrecognition of Gautam's 'exceptional achievements in the fields of industry and philanthropy'.