Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/08/1959 |
| Age | 67 years |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
Latest News about Mahendra Nahata
07/07/2026
Mahendra Nahata’s stake in Jio Platforms, acquired through the Nahata family’s 2020 investment of about ₹48 crore, was reported in 2026 to be worth around ₹5,800 crore on paper. The reports said the 0.54% holding could generate an extraordinary return if Jio proceeds with a public listing at the projected valuation.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mahendra Kumar Nahata |
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| Known for | Being the Founder and Managing Director of the HFCL (Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited), a telecommunications company |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, India |
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| Educational Qualification | B.Com. (Hons.) degree from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata (1979) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife/Spouse | Manju Nahata |
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Career
| Honour | Telecom Man of the Millennium (2003) by Voice & Data |
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| Net Worth | $611 million (approximately Rs. 5,800 crore) (as of 2026) |
| Key Achievement | Acquired a 0.54% stake in Jio Platforms in July 2020 for ₹48 crore, which is projected to grow to approximately ₹5,800 crore following Jio's proposed IPO, representing a return of nearly 121 times the original investment |
Favourites
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| Favourite Actor | Govinda |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahendra-nahata-1b12b915 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Joined his family business in Kolkata after completing formal education. | |
| 2. Worked in the family business for eight years and learned business management techniques. | |
| 3. One of the first people in India to introduce mechanised marble mining. | |
| 4. Co-founded Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited (HFCL) in 1987. | |
| 5. Led HFCL to develop and supply micro radios to the Indian Department of Telecommunications. | |
| 6. His family was originally in the tea business in West Bengal before he transitioned to telecommunications |