Raghuvinder Kataria

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Raghuvinder Kataria
BornApril 1949 (age 76)
Simbhaoli, India
NationalityBritish
OccupationBusinessman

Raghuvinder Kataria (born April 1949) is a Dubai-based British businessman, active in the property and telecommunications sectors. [1]

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Early life

Raghuvinder Kataria was born in April 1949 in a Sikh household in India, [2] and grew up in Jinja, Uganda. [3]

At the age of 16, he moved to London, UK, taking a qualification to become an accountant. [3]

Career

He initially worked for International Computers Limited, becoming the company's European treasurer. [3]

He later led the formation of Thai telecom operator Jasmine Telecom, which merged with Bharti Enterprises. [4]

He sold a stake in Bharti Airtel at the stock's peak in a transaction estimated to be valued at $500 million. [1]

He is currently Chairman of Kataria Holdings. [4]

Personal life

Kataria is married to Shital Kataria, with two children and lives in Emirates Hills, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. [1] [5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "The World's Billionaires: Raghuvinder Kataria". Forbes. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  2. "Raghuvinder KATARIA - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  3. 1 2 3 "Raghuvinder Kataria". asiaone.co.in. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
  4. 1 2 "50 Richest Indians in the GCC". ArabianBusiness.com. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
  5. "Heart Care Foundation Fund". Heartcarefoundationfund.heartcarefoundation.org. 27 December 1976. Retrieved 26 January 2017.