India's Richest People 2026 edition · Source: Hurun India
Rank#957- Wealth
- ₹3,000 Cr
- Company
- Orient Electric
Current companies 8 active board seats
Past companies 4 historical roles
Total affiliations 12 Since Sep 1978
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About Chandrakant Birla
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Chandrakant Birla is a Director at Birlasoft Limited (since 2019), Director at National Engineering Industries Limited (since 1979) and Director at Birlanu Limited (since 1980), and holds 5 more current directorships. The companies operate in Machinery and Equipment, Environment and Consumer Electronics & Durables. The 8 current companies with reported revenue have a combined latest revenue of ₹18,635 Cr; the largest is Birlasoft Limited at ₹5,484 Cr (FY 2025). Earlier, Chandrakant Birla was a Director at Orient Cement Limited (2011–2025) and Director at Fresenius Kabi Oncology Limited (2006–2007) and 2 more.
Chandra Kant Birla and family are #957 among India's richest people (2026), with wealth of ₹3,000 Cr.
DIN 00118473
Primary Designation Director
Industry Machinery and Equipment
First Appointment 29 Sep 1978
Oldest Company Age 108 yrs
Largest company Birlasoft Limited · ₹5,484 Cr (FY 2025)
Combined revenue ₹18,635 Cr across 8 companies
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Current companies
| Company | Designation | Appointment | Founded | Revenue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Birlasoft Limited L72200PN1990PLC059594 | Director | 15 Jan 2019 | 1990 | ₹5,484 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 National Engineering Industries Limited U29130WB1946PLC013643 | Director | 23 Feb 1979 | 1946 | ₹4,292 Cr (FY 2026) | Active |
 Birlanu Limited L74999TG1955PLC000656 | Director | 04 Feb 1980 | 1955 | ₹3,645 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 Orient Electric Limited L31100OR2016PLC025892 | Director | 19 Jan 2018 | 2016 | ₹3,106 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 Orient Paper And Industries Ltd L21011OR1936PLC000117 | Director | 29 Sep 1978 | 1936 | ₹912 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 Neosym Industry Limited U74999MH1932PLC001910 | Director | 31 Oct 2000 | 1932 | ₹834 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 Avtec Limited U34103MP2005PLC017319 | Nominee Director | 28 Jun 2005 | 2005 | ₹358 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 Birla Brothers Pvt Ltd U51109WB1918PTC003010 | Director | 29 Dec 2008 | 1918 | ₹5.50 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
Previous companies
| Company | Designation | Appointment | Founded | Revenue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Orient Cement Limited L26940GJ2011PLC171878 | Director | 23 Jul 2011 | 2011 | ₹2,816 Cr (FY 2026) | Active |
 Fresenius Kabi Oncology Limited U24231DL2003PLC119441 | Director | 27 Jan 2006 | 2003 | ₹848 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 Hindustan Motors Ltd L34103WB1942PLC018967 | Director | 13 Jan 1982 | 1942 | ₹24.38 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
| Birlasoft (India) Limited U74899MH1995PLC308512 | Director | 20 Jan 1995 | 1995 | ₹1,047 Cr (FY 2018) | Amalgamated |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chandrakant Birla
Chandrakant Birla currently holds 8 directorships: Birlasoft Limited (Director, since 15 Jan 2019, revenue ₹5,484 Cr (FY 2025)); National Engineering Industries Limited (Director, since 23 Feb 1979, revenue ₹4,292 Cr (FY 2026)); Birlanu Limited (Director, since 04 Feb 1980, revenue ₹3,645 Cr (FY 2025)); Orient Electric Limited (Director, since 19 Jan 2018, revenue ₹3,106 Cr (FY 2025)); Orient Paper And Industries Ltd (Director, since 29 Sep 1978, revenue ₹912 Cr (FY 2025)); and 3 more.
Chandrakant Birla was first appointed on 29 Sep 1978 as Director at Orient Paper And Industries Ltd. The most recent appointment on record is 15 Jan 2019 at Birlasoft Limited.
The 8 current companies of Chandrakant Birla that report revenue have a combined latest revenue of ₹18,635 Cr: Birlasoft Limited ₹5,484 Cr (FY 2025); National Engineering Industries Limited ₹4,292 Cr (FY 2026); Birlanu Limited ₹3,645 Cr (FY 2025); Orient Electric Limited ₹3,106 Cr (FY 2025); Orient Paper And Industries Ltd ₹912 Cr (FY 2025); and 3 more.
Chandrakant Birla held 4 earlier board appointments: Orient Cement Limited (Director, 23 Jul 2011 to 22 Apr 2025); Fresenius Kabi Oncology Limited (Director, 27 Jan 2006 to 29 Aug 2007); Hindustan Motors Ltd (Director, 13 Jan 1982 to 28 Dec 2013); Birlasoft (India) Limited (Director, from 20 Jan 1995).
The current boards of Chandrakant Birla's companies include Amita Birla (Birlasoft Limited), Ananth Sankaranarayanan (Birlasoft Limited), Angan Guha (Birlasoft Limited), Chandrasekar Thyagarajan (Birlasoft Limited), Manish Mahendra Choksi (Birlasoft Limited), Nidhi Jagat Killawala (Birlasoft Limited), among others.