Ravi Ghai Age, Wiki and Bio

Ravi Ghai

Quick Info

ProfessionBusinessman
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/04/1943
Age82 years
BirthplaceDelhi, India

Bio/Wiki

Full NameRavi Iqbal Ghai
Known ForBeing a prominent Mumbai based businessman and hotelier

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityCornell University School of Hotel Administration, USA
Educational QualificationGraduation

Personal Life

HometownMumbai, Maharashtra
ReligionHinduism
Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

Wife/SpouseGeeta Gai

Family

FatherIqbal Krishan Ghai (deceased)
SpouseGeeta Gai
ChildrenSon - Gaurav Ghai (businessman), Daughters - Gaurika Ghai, Ravina Ghai, Gayatri Ghai

Career

OverviewRavi Ghai has made a significant mark in the business world, particularly in the food and hospitality industries. After completing his education in the 1960s, he took over his father's ice cream business, Kwality, and successfully expanded it across India and the Middle East by 1979.
Notable Ventures
  • Entered the hotel industry in the 1970s, establishing the Natraj Hotel brand in Mumbai.
  • Incorporated Baskin-Robbins into the Indian market through joint ventures in 1994.
  • Transformed Nataraj Hotel into the luxury InterContinental Marine Drive in Mumbai in 1999.
  • Under his guidance, the Graviss Group diversified its portfolio across various sectors, achieving impressive revenue figures in recent years.
Recent DevelopmentsIn 2025, he became embroiled in legal disputes with his son, alleging forgery and control over company operations during his health struggles.

Favourites

Net Worth$18.43 billion (as of 2025)

Style Quotient

Interests
  • Enjoys playing golf.
  • Avid horse racing lover, holding leadership roles in several horse racing clubs.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Ravi Ghai was raised in a family of businessmen in Delhi.
His father founded Kwality Ice Cream during World War II, serving homemade ice cream to American soldiers.
He oversaw Kwality's expansion and introduced innovative products that became favorites in India.
Ravi's grandchildren are also involved in the entrepreneurial landscape, with his granddaughter recently engaged to cricketer Arjun Tendulkar.