Calcutta’s Wealthiest: Top 10 Richest Persons in Calcutta

As the capital city of West Bengal, Kolkata has been a hub of economic and cultural significance for centuries. In 2023, this historic city continues to foster growth and development, with several individuals making their mark on the local and global economy. Many of the wealthiest individuals call it their home. In this article, we’ll introduce you to the top 10 Richest Persons in Calcutta.

1. Harsh Neotia:

Harsh Neotia
 
Age:62 Years
Founded:Ambuja Neotia Group
Place:Calcutta
Education:Owner President Management Program (OPM)
Started:1988
Category:Real Estate Companies
Profession:Chairman
Website:www.ambujaneotia.com
Social Media:Twitter
Achievements:1999 – Padma Shri
 

2. Pernendu Chatterjee:

Pernendu Chatterjee
 
Age:62
Founded:Chatterjee Group
Place:Calcutta
Education:Ph.D. degrees in engineering and Operations Research
Started:1989
Category:Premier private equity firm
Profession:Entrepreneur, Chairman
Website:www.thechatterjeegroup.com
Net Worth:Rs. 260 Billion
 

3. Prasoon Mukherjee:

Prasoon Mukherjee
 
Age:73 Years
Place:Calcutta
Education:Degree in mathematics
Started:1973
Category:Public Services
Profession:Indian Police Service Officer
Achievements:2008 – The North American Bengali Association’s Person of the Year award
2010, 2014 – Outback Steakhouse Franchisee of the Year Award
Net Worth:Rs. 150 Crore
 

4. Harsh Goenka:

Harsh Goenka
 
Age:65 Years
Founded:RPG Group
Place:Calcutta
Education:MBA
Started:1988
Category:Industrial Conglomerate Company
Profession:Chairman
Website:https://www.rpggroup.com/
Social Media:Twitter
Net Worth:Rs. 290 Crore
 

5. Radhe Shyam Agarwal:

Radhe Shyam Agarwal
 
Age:77 Years
Founded:Emami
Place:Calcutta
Education:LLB, M. Com
Started:1974
Category:Multinational Conglomerate Company
Profession:Executive Chairmam
Website:www.emamiltd.in
Social Media:LinkedIn
Net Worth:Rs. 135 Crore
 

6. Aveek Sarkar:

Aveek Sarkar
 
Age:78 Years
Founded:ABP Group
Place:Calcutta
Education:University of Calcutta
Category:Television News Channel
Profession:Newspaper promoter and proprietor
Website:www.abplive.com
Net Worth:Rs. 2500 Crore
 

7. Benu Gopal Bangur:

Benu Gopal Bangur
 
Age:92 Years
Founded:Shree Cements
Place:Calcutta
Started:1979
Category:Industrialist
Profession:Businessman
Website:www.shreecement.com
Net Worth:Rs 57,000 Crore
 

8. Subrata Roy:

Subrata Roy
 
Age:75 Years
Founded:Sahara India Pariwar
Place:Calcutta
Education:Mechanical Engineering
Started:1978
Category:Multi-industry Company
Profession:Founder and Chairman of Sahara India Pariwar
Website:www.sahara.in
Net Worth:$7.3 billion (2020)
 

9. S.K Birla:

S.K Birla
 
Age:89 Years
Founded:S. K. Birla group
Place:Calcutta, West Bengal
Started:1857
Category:Industrialist
Net Worth:365 Crore
 

10. Pritish Nandy:

Pritish Nandy
 
Age:72 Years
Founded:Pritish Nandy Communications
Place:Calcutta, West Bengal
Started:1993
Category:Film Production, Distribution & Entertainment
Profession:Founder, Promoter and Non-Executive Chairman
Website:www.pritishnandycom.com
Achievements:Padma Shri
Net Worth:$1 Million – $5 Million
 

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