Quick Info
| Profession | Businessperson, the Chairman of Mahindra Group |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/05/1955 |
| Age | 71 years |
| Birthplace | Bombay (now Mumbai), Bombay State (now Maharashtra and Gujarat), India |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Anand Mahindra
09/09/2026
Anand Mahindra reacted publicly to a viral video from Bihar showing a Scorpio Classic being lifted onto a house rooftop by crane. His response warned against unsafe and reckless stunts, drawing attention because of the unusual use of one of the company’s vehicles.
30/07/2026
Anand Mahindra said Mahindra & Mahindra is shifting into an “attack mode” strategy as global uncertainty and disruption reshape markets. The company plans to accelerate investment and use artificial intelligence more broadly across its businesses to pursue new growth opportunities.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Anand Gopal Mahindra |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | BA in Architecture and Film Making, MBA |
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Personal Life
| Ethnicity | Parsee |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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| Wife/Spouse | Anuradha Mahindra (Journalist and the editor of magazines Verve and Man's World plus she is also a Publisher of 'The Indian Quarterly' magazine) | ||||
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Career
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Favourites
| Sports | Lawn Tennis |
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| Food | Continental |
Style Quotient
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Anand Mahindra is an Indian business tycoon and the third-generation heir of the Mahindra clan leading the Mahindra & Mahindra conglomerate. | |
| 2. The company operates around 22 industries from auto to real estate and is known for producing heavy vehicles like SUVs & tractors. | |
| 3. Anand Mahindra had a deep interest in film-making from childhood and graduated magna cum laude in film making and architecture from Harvard University. | |
| 4. He established the ‘Nanhi Kali’ charitable trust supporting primary education for underprivileged girls in India, having aided over 1,30,000 girls by 2017. | |
| 5. Anand Mahindra co-founded Naandi Danone, providing safe drinking water to rural areas in India. | |
| 6. He is a nature lover and creator of the Mahindra Blues Festival held annually in Mumbai since 2011. | |
| 7. Anand Mahindra served on influential bodies worldwide, like the Global Board of Advisors of the Council on Foreign Relations. | |
| 8. He is known for gifting cars to aspiring celebrities in India. | |
| 9. Anand Mahindra received the Padma Bhushan award in 2021. | |
| 10. He bought the property 'Gulistan' after being requested to vacate his previous residence. | |
| 11. Anand Mahindra and Bill Gates were Harvard classmates in 1973. | |
| 12. He co-launched the Pro Kabaddi League in India in 2014 with his brother-in-law Charu Sharma. | |
| 13. He played a role in conceptualizing the TV channel 'Epic' in 2014. | |
| 14. Anand Mahindra is known for his strong social media presence with over 11 million followers, using it to highlight grassroots innovations and extend helping hands. |
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