Yes, Azim Premji will ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange today (via SAJA). Yes, he’s the world’s second-richest desi and the chairman of Wipro, India’s third-largest software outsourcing firm.
But will he succumb to Street superstition and pull an Aladdin on the bull’s magic lamps? There’s a reason why they’re so shiny, ya know.
I can’t imagine that fondling a water buffalo’s stocking stuffers would be an Indian billionaire’s favorite activity. It would be better for business if he provided the same service to a highly-placed government babu.
Isn’t Lakshmi Nivas Mittal the world’s richest desi?
Premji, Mittal and the Ambanis are pretty close to each other, but the Forbes list has him at the top.
I think Mittal is the richest desi after his recent acquisitions. I think he’s worth about $12 billion now. The Forbes list hasn’t taken this into account or predates the deal.
Right you are, thanks. For proof we turn to… Sepia Mutiny:
Forbes’ richest Indians list postdates Mittal’s big buy. I’ve corrected this.
LNM is an icon now. I wish to traverse his path.
lakshmi mittal rules
the forbes ranked him as the third richest man in the world n the richest amongnst indians.so wheres the doubt of anyoneelse being richer than him.lakshmi mittal seriously rules man..i respect that guy..the way he reached to that position..