Raghuvinder Kataria
Raghuvinder Kataria | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 1949 (age 76) Simbhaoli, India |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Raghuvinder Kataria (born April 1949) is a Dubai-based British businessman and billionaire[1], active in the property and telecommunications sectors.[2]
Early life
Raghuvinder Kataria was born in April 1949 in a Sikh household in India,[3] and grew up in Jinja, Uganda.[4]
At the age of 16, he moved to London, UK, taking a qualification to become an accountant.[4]
Career
He initially worked for International Computers Limited, becoming the company's European treasurer.[4]
He later led the formation of Thai telecom operator Jasmine Telecom, which merged with Bharti Enterprises.[5]
He sold a stake in Bharti Airtel at the stock's peak in a transaction estimated to be valued at $500 million.[2]
He is currently Chairman of Kataria Holdings.[5]
Personal life
Kataria is married to Shital Kataria, with two children and lives in Emirates Hills, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[2][6]
References
- ^ BOWebEditor (20 January 2025). "Top 20 Richest People in Dubai in 2025". Business Outreach. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ^ a b c "The World's Billionaires: Raghuvinder Kataria". Forbes. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
- ^ "Raghuvinder KATARIA - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
- ^ a b c "Raghuvinder Kataria". asiaone.co.in. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ^ a b "50 Richest Indians in the GCC". ArabianBusiness.com. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
- ^ "Heart Care Foundation Fund". Heartcarefoundationfund.heartcarefoundation.org. 27 December 1976. Retrieved 26 January 2017.