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  • Veteran Mumbai investor Radhakishan Damani became India's retail king after the 2017 IPO of his supermarket chain Avenue Supermarts.
  • Damani got into retailing in 2002 with one store in suburban Mumbai. Today he has 375 DMart stores across India.
  • Damani also holds stakes in a range of companies, such as tobacco firm VST Industries. In June 2024, he and his younger brother sold their holding in India Cements to billionaire Kumar Birla.
  • His property portfolio includes the 156-room Radisson Blu Resort in Alibag, a popular beachfront getaway close to Mumbai.
  • In 2023, he and his brother reportedly paid $155 million for 28 apartments in a luxury tower in mid-town Mumbai developed by fellow billionaire Vikas Oberoi.
Wealth History
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Personal Stats
Age
70
Source of Wealth
Retail, investments, Self Made
Residence
Mumbai, India
Citizenship
India
Marital Status
Married
Children
3
Did you know
Damani was a mentor to late billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala.
Low profile Damani rarely makes appearances at public events and avoids speaking to the press.
Damani bought beauty retailer Health and Glow from the family offices of billionaires Rajan Raheja and Hemendra Kothari in July 2023.
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