India's Richest People 2026 edition · Source: Hurun India
Rank#103- Wealth
- ₹32,600 Cr
- Company
- GMR Airports
2025 #94 2019 #588 2018 #322
Current companies 17 active board seats
Past companies 24 historical roles
Total affiliations 41 Since May 1999
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About Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao
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Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao is a Director at Gmr Enterprises Private Limited (since 2017), Director at Gmr Airports Limited (since 1999) and Director at Gmr Power And Urban Infra Limited (since 2022), and holds 14 more current directorships. The companies operate in Financial Services, Infrastructure and Utilities and Engineering. The 12 current companies with reported revenue have a combined latest revenue of ₹50,313 Cr; the largest is Gmr Enterprises Private Limited at ₹17,474 Cr (FY 2019). Earlier, Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao was a Director at Gmr Pochanpalli Expressways Limited (2005–2008) and Director at Gmr Smart Electricity Distribution Private Limited (2005–2007) and 22 more.
GM Rao and family are #103 among India's richest people (2026), with wealth of ₹32,600 Cr.
DIN 00574243
Primary Designation Director
Industry Financial Services
First Appointment 22 May 1999
Oldest Company Age 34 yrs
Largest company Gmr Enterprises Private Limited · ₹17,474 Cr (FY 2019)
Combined revenue ₹50,313 Cr across 12 companies
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Current companies
| Company | Designation | Appointment | Founded | Revenue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gmr Enterprises Private Limited U74900TN2007PTC102389 | Director | 25 Sep 2017 | 2007 | ₹17,474 Cr (FY 2019) | Active |
 Gmr Airports Limited L52231HR1996PLC113564 | Director | 22 May 1999 | 1996 | ₹15,201 Cr (FY 2026) | Active |
| Gmr Power And Urban Infra Limited L45400HR2019PLC125712 | Director | 06 Jan 2022 | 2019 | ₹7,748 Cr (FY 2026) | Active |
 Delhi International Airport Limited U63033DL2006PLC146936 | Whole-Time Director | 19 Apr 2006 | 2006 | ₹5,559 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 Gmr Hyderabad International Airport Limited U62100TG2002PLC040118 | Whole-Time Director | 29 Oct 2003 | 2002 | ₹3,678 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
| Gmr Goa International Airport Limited U63030GA2016PLC013017 | Director | 14 Oct 2016 | 2016 | ₹437 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
| Gmr Varalakshmi Foundation U80301AP2003NPL042195 | Director | 09 Dec 2003 | 2003 | ₹135 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
| Gmr Energy Limited U85110MH1996PLC274875 | Director | 15 Aug 2020 | 1996 | ₹64.22 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
Previous companies
| Company | Designation | Appointment | Founded | Revenue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gmr Pochanpalli Expressways Limited U45200KA2005PLC049327 | Director | 18 Oct 2005 | 2005 | ₹110 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
| Gmr Smart Electricity Distribution Private Limited U40100KA2005PTC037308 | Director | 23 Sep 2005 | 2005 | Active | |
| Gmr (Badrinath) Hydro Power Generation Private Limited U40101UR2006PTC031381 | Director | 17 Feb 2006 | 2006 | ₹4.4 Lakh (FY 2025) | Active |
| Gmr Vemagiri Power Generation Limited U23201KA1997PTC032964 | Director | 01 Oct 2001 | 1997 | ₹4.14 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
| Gmr Highways Limited U45203MH2006PLC287171 | Director | 03 Feb 2006 | 2006 | ₹129 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
| Gmr Krishnagiri Sir Limited U45209TZ2007PLC031219 | Director | 28 Sep 2007 | 2007 | ₹21.22 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 Ulundurpet Expressways Private Limited U45203MH2006PTC265580 | Director | 20 Mar 2006 | 2006 | ₹214 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
| Gmr Tambaram Tindivanam Expressways Limited U45203MH2001PLC339335 | Director | 27 Aug 2001 | 2001 | ₹26.38 Cr (FY 2021) | Amalgamated |
| Gmr Infra Ventures Private Limited U45200KA2008PTC045780 | Additional Director | 18 Mar 2011 | 2008 | Converted To Llp | |
| Gmr Airports Limited U65999HR1992PLC101718 | Director | 31 Mar 2011 | 1992 | ₹15,201 Cr (FY 2026) | Amalgamated |
| Gmr Holdings Private Limited U67120TN1993PTC102145 | Director | 18 Aug 2007 | 1993 | Amalgamated |
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Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao currently holds 17 directorships: Gmr Enterprises Private Limited (Director, since 25 Sep 2017, revenue ₹17,474 Cr (FY 2019)); Gmr Airports Limited (Director, since 22 May 1999, revenue ₹15,201 Cr (FY 2026)); Gmr Power And Urban Infra Limited (Director, since 06 Jan 2022, revenue ₹7,748 Cr (FY 2026)); Delhi International Airport Limited (Whole-Time Director, since 19 Apr 2006, revenue ₹5,559 Cr (FY 2025)); Gmr Hyderabad International Airport Limited (Whole-Time Director, since 29 Oct 2003, revenue ₹3,678 Cr (FY 2025)); and 12 more.
Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao was first appointed on 22 May 1999 as Director at Gmr Airports Limited. The most recent appointment on record is 27 Jun 2025 at Gmrit Foundation.
The 12 current companies of Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao that report revenue have a combined latest revenue of ₹50,313 Cr: Gmr Enterprises Private Limited ₹17,474 Cr (FY 2019); Gmr Airports Limited ₹15,201 Cr (FY 2026); Gmr Power And Urban Infra Limited ₹7,748 Cr (FY 2026); Delhi International Airport Limited ₹5,559 Cr (FY 2025); Gmr Hyderabad International Airport Limited ₹3,678 Cr (FY 2025); and 7 more.
Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao held 24 earlier board appointments: Gmr Pochanpalli Expressways Limited (Director, 18 Oct 2005 to 10 Jan 2008); Gmr Smart Electricity Distribution Private Limited (Director, 23 Sep 2005 to 17 Oct 2007); Gmr (Badrinath) Hydro Power Generation Private Limited (Director, 17 Feb 2006 to 15 Oct 2007); Gmr Vemagiri Power Generation Limited (Director, 01 Oct 2001 to 15 Oct 2007); Gmr Highways Limited (Director, 03 Feb 2006 to 10 Jan 2008); and 19 more.
The current boards of Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao's companies include Anil Kumar Radhakrishnan (Gmr Enterprises Private Limited), Boda Venkata Nageswara Rao (Gmr Enterprises Private Limited), Buchisanyasi Raju Grandhi (Gmr Enterprises Private Limited), Kiran Kumar Grandhi (Gmr Enterprises Private Limited), Nangavaram Chandramouli Sarabeswaran (Gmr Enterprises Private Limited), Parameswararao Kusumanchi (Gmr Enterprises Private Limited), among others.