From the Editor
  • Abhay Firodia is chairman of Force Motors, maker of vans, pickup trucks, SUVs and tractors and privately held auto parts firm Jaya Hind Industries.
  • The company, previously known as Bajaj Tempo when it was a joint venture with the Bajaj clan, is run by his son Prasan since 2009.
  • It was founded by his late father, Navalmal Firodia, in 1958, who fell out with the Bajaj family in 1968 after a bitter feud.
  • The bulk of Firodia's wealth is from stakes he continues to hold in various Bajaj companies.
  • Jaya Hind Industries, which has a joint venture with French auto parts firm Montupet, makes aluminium castings for the auto sector.
Wealth History
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Personal Stats
Age
80
Source of Wealth
Automobiles
Residence
Pune, India
Citizenship
India
Marital Status
Married
Children
4
Did you know
Firodia has built a museum that spotlights the culture, history and philosophy of the Jain community in India.
Force Motors produces engines for Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Rolls-Royce.
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