Mehul Choksi (Antigua And Barbudan Businessman) Age, Biography, Fam.

Quick Info

Profession	Businessman
Nationality	Antigua And Barbudan
Date of Birth	05/05/1959
Age	67 years
Birthplace	Bombay, India (now Mumbai)

Latest News about Mehul Choksi

12/04/2025

A Belgian court approved Mehul Choksi's extradition to India after validating his arrest and detention in Belgium. The court held that India's extradition request met the required legal standards and that Choksi posed a flight risk. He retained the option to appeal the order in a higher court.

11/04/2025

Mehul Choksi was arrested in Antwerp, Belgium, after Indian authorities sought his extradition in connection with the Punjab National Bank fraud case. Reports said the arrest followed years of efforts by Indian agencies after he left India in 2018. His lawyer later said he would challenge the detention and extradition process.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Mehul Chinubhai Choksi

Physical Stats & More

Height	165 cm (5' 5")
Weight	120 kg (265 lbs)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	GD Modi College, Palanpur, Gujarat
Educational Qualification	College dropout

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Not Known

Family

Father	Chinubhai Choksi (a diamond trader)
Spouse	Preeti Choksi
Children	1 Priyanka & 1 more

Career

Net Worth	Rs. 125 billion (Revenue of Gitanjali Group; as of 2018)
Company	Gitanjali Group
Position	Former Chairman

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Mehul Choksi is the maternal uncle of Nirav Modi, a billionaire diamond merchant, linked to an alleged fraud of over ₹11,400 crores at Punjab National Bank (PNB).
2. In 1975, he joined his father’s business Gitanjali Gems.
3. In 1985, Choksi took full control of Gitanjali Gems from his father.
4. When he took over, Gitanjali Gems had a turnover of around ₹50 crore.
5. He balanced college during the day and learned the trade from his father in the evening.
6. As a teen, he aimed to become the top luxury player in branded jewelry globally.
7. Choksi successfully entered the international market, launching brands like Nakshatra and Gili.
8. Celebrities like Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif have endorsed his brands.
9. Choksi served as Director in companies like Verite Co. Ltd, Gitanjali Gems Ltd, and more.
10. He acquired Samuel Jewelers Inc in 2006 and led its IPO.
11. Since October 2016, Choksi has been the Managing Director of Nakshatra World Limited.
12. The company has over 4,000 points of sale worldwide.
13. Choksi frequently hosts Bollywood actors and other high-profile guests.
14. Reports suggest his clothes are specially made in Hong Kong with his initials.
15. He aims to be the world’s biggest jewelry retailer, surpassing Tiffany.
16. In 2018, Choksi and Nirav Modi faced scrutiny over alleged fraudulent transactions at PNB.
17. Choksi’s company claims he was wrongly accused in the case.
18. Choksi has ties to three companies of Nirav Modi under investigation - 'Diamonds R Us', 'Stellar Diamonds', and 'Solar Exports'.
19. He was declared a Fugitive Economic Offender (FEO) by the Government of India.
20. Celebrities like Aishwarya Rai and Catrina Kaif have endorsed his brands.

Mehul Choksi Businessman Antigua And Barbudan Bombay, India (now Mumbai)