| 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. |
