Cyrus S. Poonawalla | |
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Born | Cyrus S. Poonawalla |
Residence | Pune, India |
Alma mater | Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce |
Years active | 1966–present |
Organization | Serum Institute of India |
Known for | Founder of Serum Institute of India, Horse Racing, Cars |
Net worth | US$8.6 Billion (July 2016) |
Spouse(s) | Villoo Poonawalla (30 sep 1943-9 june 2010(66)) |
Children | Adar Poonawalla (son) |
Awards | Padma Shri in 2005 |
Website | cyruspoonawalla |
Faviourite channel = https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCjbbWOHnYGoumZkYcnRaXyw Cyrus S. Poonawalla is an Indian businessman, the chairman of Poonawalla Group, which includes Serum Institute of India, the Indian biotech company that manufactures paediatric vaccines.
As per Forbes July 2016 rankings, Poonawalla's net worth is $8.6 billion and is ranked #10th richest person in India and #129th richest person in the world. He did his schooling from The Bishop's School in Pune, and later graduated from Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, University of Pune, in 1966.
He was awarded the Padma Shri for his contribution to the field of medicine, by the Government of India in 2005.