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Raghuvinder Kataria | |
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| Born | April 1949 (age 75) Simbhaoli, India |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Raghuvinder Kataria (born April 1949) is a Dubai-based British billionaire businessman, active in the property and telecommunications sectors. [1]
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]
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]
Kataria is married to Shital Kataria, with two children and lives in Emirates Hills, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. [1] [5]
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