Shiv Nadar's Journey
The milestones that built the fortune — from the early days to an estimated $16.99B today.
| Year | Milestone | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Founded HCL | Started HCL (originally Microcomp) with a small group of engineers, becoming one of the pioneers of India's IT industry. |
| 1991 | Entered software services | Launched HCL Technologies to build out the group's IT services business. |
| 1994 | Founded the Shiv Nadar Foundation | Established his philanthropic foundation focused on education. |
| Today | Ranked #35 in the world | Shiv's net worth is an estimated $16.99B, updated in real time from public holdings. |
Milestones are drawn from widely-reported public history. Dates reflect well-documented events; net worth is a real-time estimate.