From the Editor
  • Harish Ahuja is chairman of Shahi Exports, an Indian apparel manufacturer and exporter operating across eight Indian states, including Karnataka and Haryana.
  • It has 50 manufacturing units and three processing mills across eight Indian states.
  • The company is a big employer of women, who account for 70% of its workforce of 100,000 people.
  • The company's marquee list of clients includes international brands such Calvin Klein, Gap and H&M.
Personal Stats
Age
70
Source of Wealth
Apparel
Residence
Delhi, India
Citizenship
India
Marital Status
Married
Children
2
Did you know
His son Anand is married to Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor.
Shahi Exports was founded in 1974 by his mother Sarla Ahuja.
In September 2024, he bought a home in London's Notting Hill for $27 million.
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