Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/03/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
Latest News about Nikhil Nanda
09/06/2026
Coverage in June 2026 highlighted Nikhil Nanda’s view that family legacy does not guarantee a boardroom role for the next generation. The comments were discussed in the context of Escorts Kubota’s leadership and the role of business families in the company’s future.
30/01/2026
A civil court in Dataganj accepted a police closure report in a case that had accused Nikhil Nanda, along with other Escorts Kubota officials, of abetment to suicide and fraud. The closure report had been filed earlier by Uttar Pradesh Police, which said the allegations were false.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Nikhil K Nanda |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 182 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, USA |
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| Educational Qualification | B.S. in Business and MBA from Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 16/02/1997 |
Family
| Father | Rajan Nanda (businessman) |
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| Mother | Ritu Nanda (businesswoman) |
| Siblings | Elder Sister - Natasha Nanda |
| Spouse | Shweta Bachchan (author and former model) |
| Children | Son - Agastya Nanda (actor), Daughter - Navya Naveli Nanda (entrepreneur) |
| Grandfather | Har Prasad Nanda (founder of Escorts Limited), Raj Kapoor (legendary actor and filmmaker) |
| Brother-in-law | Abhishek Bachchan (actor) |
Career
| Awards | Best CEO award in the automotive sector by Business Today (2021), | One of five Indians to be Global Leaders of Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum in Geneva (2001) |
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| Current Position | Chairman and Managing Director of Escorts Kubota Limited |
| Position Start Date | 2018 |
| Company | Escorts Kubota Limited (formerly Escorts Limited) |
| Company Founded | 1944 |
| Company Market Cap | Over 4.1 billion USD (approximately 36,000 crore INR) as of April 2025 |
| Company Annual Revenue | 1.1 billion USD (approximately 9,200 crore INR) in FY 2024 |
| Key Achievements | Joined Escorts Limited in 1997 as Director and group Chief Operating Officer; promoted to Joint Managing Director in 2007; led strategic partnership with Kubota Corporation in 2021; instrumental in launching India's first autonomous tractor and hybrid tractor concepts; established Escorts Skill Development Centre; pioneered electric tractor development and carbon neutrality initiatives; appointed Senior Managing Executive Officer of Kubota Corporation in 2022; total compensation of ₹12.6 Cr for FY25 |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilnandaescortskubotaltdltd |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nikhil Nanda is an Indian businessman, known for being Amitabh Bachchan's son-in-law and Shweta Bachchan's husband. | |
| 2. He is the chairman and managing director of Escorts Kubota Limited, an engineering company started by his grandfather, Har Prasad Nanda, in 1944. | |
| 3. Nikhil Nanda attended the Doon school in Dehradun at the age of 13 and used to visit his grandfather's (Raj Kapoor's) house during his school days. | |
| 4. After completing studies at Wharton Business School, he worked in England before returning to India to start at Yamaha in the lowest position. | |
| 5. His grandfather, Har Prasad Nanda, moved to India in 1947 with limited resources, which served as inspiration for Nikhil Nanda. | |
| 6. In 1997, he became a board member of Escorts Limited and held various positions before becoming the chairman and managing director in 2018. | |
| 7. Nikhil Nanda is an animal lover who shares pictures of his pet on social media. | |
| 8. He is also an environmental advocate, actively promoting tree plantations in India. | |
| 9. In 2022, he was appointed as Senior Managing Executive Officer of Kubota Corporation and General Manager of Value Innovative Farm and Industrial Machinery Strategy & Operations. | |
| 10. He maintains a low-profile leadership style, delegating business operations to his leadership team while focusing on building a culture that brings out the best in individuals. | |
| 11. He has been with Escorts Kubota for 28 years and in his current role for 7 years |