Quick Info
| Profession | Businesswoman, Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/03/1950 |
| Age | 76 years |
| Birthplace | Tinsukia, Assam |
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Bio/Wiki
| Savitri Devi Jindal is an Indian businesswoman and politician who serves as Chairperson Emeritus of the O.P. Jindal Group, a major conglomerate with interests in steel, power, cement, mining, oil, and gas. She is recognized as the richest woman in India and one of Asia's wealthiest individuals. | |
| Born into a Hindu Marwari family in Tinsukia, Assam, she married Om Prakash Jindal in the 1970s and assumed leadership of the Jindal Group following his death in a helicopter crash in 2005. She has served as a member of the Haryana Legislative Assembly and held ministerial positions in the Haryana Government. | |
| She is the President of Maharaja Agrasen Medical College, Agroha, and has been recognized for her contributions to philanthropy and social causes. | |
| She is now an independent MLA serving in the Haryana Legislative Assembly from Hisar constituency. |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Diploma | Assam University |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Address | R/O Jindal House, OP Jindal Marg. Model Town, Hisar |
| Hobbies | Reading, Cooking |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widowed |
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| Marriage Date | 1970 |
| Spouse Death Date | 2005 |
Family
| Spouse | Om Prakash Jindal (1930-2005, Engineer and Founder of O.P. Jindal Group) |
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Savitri Jindal ranks among India's most affluent women. | |
| 2. She claimed the title of Asia's wealthiest woman by surpassing China's Yang Huiyan on 29 July 2022. | |
| 3. At the age of 20 in 1970, she wed O.P. Jindal, the Jindal Group's founder. | |
| 4. Following her spouse's passing, she assumed the role of Chairperson at the Jindal Group in 2005. | |
| 5. According to Forbes' 2018 Billionaires List, she holds the distinction of being India's wealthiest woman, with a fortune valued at $8.8 billion. | |
| 6. Her net worth skyrocketed to $25.3 billion on 20 December 2023, solidifying her status as India's richest woman and the country's fifth-richest individual. | |
| 7. She is the chairperson emeritus of the O.P. Jindal Group. | |
| 8. She is the president of Maharaja Agrasen Medical College, Agroha. | |
| 9. She was conferred with Acharya Tulsi Kartritva Puraskar in 2008 by Akhil Bhartiya Terapanth Mahila Mandal. | |
| 10. At the age of 20 in 1970, she married O.P. Jindal, the Jindal Group's founder. | |
| 11. Following her spouse's passing in a helicopter crash, she assumed the role of Chairperson at the Jindal Group in 2005. | |
| 12. Her net worth reached $25.3 billion on 20 December 2023, solidifying her status as India's richest woman and the country's fifth-richest individual. | |
| 13. Her son Naveen Jindal won the 2024 general election on BJP ticket from Kurukshetra. |