Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/03/1975 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Rahul Sharma is the co-founder and CEO of Micromax Informatics, one of India's most successful technology companies. Born in 1975 to a school principal, he was instilled with values of hard work and integrity from a young age. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor's in Commerce. Sharma's entrepreneurial journey began with a passion for embedded technology, establishing a training institute before venturing into telecommunications infrastructure. His vision was to build an Indian brand capable of competing with global giants by offering value-driven innovation tailored to Indian consumers' needs. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 188 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | B.Com |
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| Mechanical Engineering | Degree in Mechanical Engineering |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Listening to music, riding luxurious bikes and cars, watching Formula 1 (F1 Car Race), collecting gadgets |
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Relationships & More
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Asin |
| Wife | Asin Thottumkal, Actress |
| Marriage Date | 19/01/2016 |
| Children | 1 daughter (born October 2017) |
Family
| Father | School principal |
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| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | 3 sisters |
| Spouse | Asin Thottumkal |
| Children | 1 (born October 2017) |
Career
| Summary | Co-Founder and CEO of Micromax Informatics, a leading Indian multinational manufacturer of consumer electronics and home appliances. Sharma has over 25 years of experience in the technology and electronics sector. |
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| Co-Founders | Rajesh Aggarwal, Vikas Jain, Sumeet Arora, Rohit Patel |
| Founding Year | 2000 |
| Other Ventures | Founder of Revolt Intellicorp (2017, India's first AI-enabled electric motorcycle RV400); Founder of YU Televentures; Co-founder of Bhagwati Products Limited (revived the iconic BPL brand, achieving revenue growth from Rs 600 crore to Rs 6,000 crore within a year); Co-founder of MiPhi Semiconductors Private Limited (December 2024) |
| Initial Capital | Rs 3 lakh loan from father |
| Experience | Over 25 years in technology and electronics sector |
| Company Headquarters | Gurgaon |
| Key Milestones | Micromax entered the mobile phone business in 2008 and by 2010 became one of the largest companies making low-cost feature phones in India. The company achieved recognition as one of the world's Top 10 mobile brands. |
| Pre-Micromax Experience | Established a training institute focused on embedded systems; pursued fixed wireless terminals (FWTs) business; pitched affordable payphones to Airtel and Vodafone, scaling the business from Rs 4 crore to Rs 100 crore annually |
Favourites
| Food/Cuisine | Dimsums, Caesar Salad, Japanese Cuisine |
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| Destination | San Francisco |
| Actor | Hugh Jackman |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rahul gained experience at a manufacturing company prior to launching Micromax Informatics. | |
| 2. He co-founded Micromax Informatics with a group of neighbors and friends. | |
| 3. Micromax Informatics has achieved recognition in the tech industry. | |
| 4. The company is known for its innovative strategies in the mobile phone market. | |
| 5. Inspired by power cuts in rural Bihar, he developed phones with long-lasting batteries. | |
| 6. Pioneered innovations like dual SIM phones, 30-day battery backup, QWERTY keypads, and universal remote control mobile phones. | |
| 7. Sometimes posed as a salesman in stores to understand customer behavior. | |
| 8. Prior to Micromax, worked on embedded systems, fixed wireless terminals, and affordable payphones for Airtel and Vodafone. | |
| 9. Micromax became one of the world's Top 10 mobile brands and India's leading smartphone manufacturer by 2010. | |
| 10. Under his leadership at Bhagwati Products Limited, revenues grew from Rs 600 crore to Rs 6,000 crore within a year. | |
| 11. His net worth reached over $400 million by 2013 according to Forbes. | |
| 12. Inspired by power cuts in rural Bihar during a 2007 visit, he developed phones with long-lasting batteries to tackle the problem of unreliable power supply in remote areas. | |
| 13. Micromax's success was attributed to its ability to understand and cater to the needs of Indian consumers, introducing affordable yet high-performance smartphones. | |
| 14. Micromax expanded beyond major cities into smaller towns and rural markets, capturing a massive share of the underserved market. | |
| 15. Partnered with Nokia in 2001, which provided a significant boost to Micromax's early growth. |