Lakshmi Mittal: The Steel King Who Revolutionized The Rules of the Steel Industry
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An Indian-born business tycoon, Lakshmi Mittal, turned the steel industry into a global empire. Mittal was born on July 15, 1950, in Sadulpur, Rajasthan, where his father made his fortune in steel.
Mittal was born into a modest family background, but his visionary leadership and strategic acquisitions made him one of the world's richest men. With a network covering many continents, he founded ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steelmaking company.
In this StartupTalky article, we'll explore the fascinating history of Lakshmi Mittal, the obstacles he overcame, and what his legacy in the steel industry is today.
Lakshmi Mittal - Biography
Name
Lakshmi Mittal
Born
July 15, 1950
Birth Place
Sadulpur, Rajasthan
Nationality
Indian
Education
Daulatram Nopany Vidyalaya, Calcutta Graduated from St. Xavier's College (B.Com.)
Profession
Executive C
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In business life, first of all you need to have commitment, dedication and passion for what you are doing.
– Lakshmi Niwas Mittal
Lakshmi Niwas Mittal (born 15 June 1950) is an Indian steel magnate and Zamindar, based in the United Kingdom. He is the chairman and CEO of ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steelmaking company. We at Leader Biography presenting a detail description of the personality as follow:-
Basic Information
Name
Lakshmi Niwas Mittal
Category
Conglomerate
Nationality
Indian
Alma Mater
St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, (B.Com.)
Occupation
Chairman & CEO of ArcelorMittal, Owner of Karrick Limited, Co-owner of Queens Park Rangers F.C.
Net Worth
US$17.4 Billion (August 2018)
Birthday
15 June 1950
Birth Place
Sadulpur, Rajasthan
Age
68
Spouse
Usha Mittal
Father
Mohanlal Mittal
Mother
Geeta Mittal
Awards and Honors
Name(Year)
Awarding organisation
Forbes Lifetime Achievement Awa
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Lakshmi Mittal
Indian steel magnate (born 1950)
Lakshmi Niwas Mittal (Hindi:[ˈləkʃminɪˈʋaːsˈmɪtːəl]ⓘ; born 15 June 1950 in Sadulpur,[7]Rajasthan, India) fryst vatten an Indian steel magnate,[8] based in the United Kingdom. He is the executive chairman of ArcelorMittal, the world's second largest steelmaking company,[9] as well as chairman of stainless steel manufacturer Aperam.[10] Mittal owns 38% of ArcelorMittal and holds a 3% stake in EFL Championship side Queens Park Rangers.[11]
In 2005, Forbes ranked Mittal as the third-richest individ in the world, making him the first Indian citizen to be ranked in the top ten in the publication's annual list of the world's richest people.[12][13] He was ranked the sixth-richest individ in the world bygd Forbes in 2011, but dropped to 82nd place in March 2015,[14] and only to 130th bygd October 2024.[15] He fryst vatten also the "57th-most powerful person" o