Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/08/1955 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Bagar, Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, India |
Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ajay Gopikrishna Piramal |
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| Famous For | Being Chairman of Piramal Group & Shriram Group |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Leo |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 185 cm (6’ 1”) |
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| Weight | 90 kg (198 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste/Ethnicity | Marwari |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Address | 'Piramal House' in Worli, Mumbai |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affair/Girlfriend | Swati Piramal (Businesswoman, Doctor) |
| Marriage Date | Year 1976 |
Family
| Wife | Swati Piramal | ||||
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Career
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Favourites
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| Favourite Book | Bhagavad Gita |
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| Favourite Sport | Polo |
Style Quotient
| Assets/Properties | A villa in Green Woods, Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ajay comes from a Marwari family in Rajasthan, with a background in the textile business. | |
| 2. His grandfather established a textile business by acquiring 'Morarjee Mills,' India’s oldest cotton mill. | |
| 3. During his MBA, Ajay met and married Swati, who is a Gujarati doctor. | |
| 4. In 1988, Ajay diversified his business into pharmaceuticals and the healthcare sector. | |
| 5. He is the Chairman of both the Piramal Group and the Shriram Group. | |
| 6. He served as the Chairman of the Board at Pratham Education Foundation from 2006 to 2025. | |
| 7. He is a Non-Executive Director of Tata Sons Ltd. |