From the Editor
  • U.S.-trained scientist Murali Divi founded generics maker Divi's Laboratories in 1990 as a drug research firm.
  • Today, the company is among the world's top suppliers of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
  • The company also does custom manufacturing for big pharma companies and produces nutraceuticals.
  • Divi's Laboratories gets nearly 90% of its annual revenue of $1.1 billion from exports.
Wealth History
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Personal Stats
Age
74
Source of Wealth
Pharmaceuticals, Self Made
Residence
Hyderabad, India
Citizenship
India
Marital Status
Married
Children
2
Did you know
A fitness fanatic, he has built a yoga center at Divi's headquarters in Hyderabad.
Divi likes to spend weekends at his organic farm near Hyderabad.
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