India's Richest People 2026 edition · Source: Hurun India
Rank#425- Wealth
- ₹8,800 Cr
- Company
- Greaves Cotton
2019 #339 2018 #361 2017 #337
Current companies 5 active board seats
Past companies 10 historical roles
Total affiliations 15 Since Mar 1989
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About Karan Thapar
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Karan Thapar is a Director at Greaves Cotton Limited (since 1991), Director at Premium Transmission Limited (since 2008) and Director at Eicl Limited (since 1990), and holds 2 more current directorships. The companies operate in Automotive, Machinery and Equipment and Metals and Minerals. The 4 current companies with reported revenue have a combined latest revenue of ₹3,897 Cr; the largest is Greaves Cotton Limited at ₹2,973 Cr (FY 2025). Earlier, Karan Thapar was a Director at Greaves Electric Mobility Limited (2021–2024) and Director at Dbh Holdings (India) Private Limited (2021–2023) and 8 more.
Karan Thapar is #425 among India's richest people (2026), with wealth of ₹8,800 Cr.
DIN 00004264
Primary Designation Director
Industry Automotive
First Appointment 17 Mar 1989
Oldest Company Age 107 yrs
Largest company Greaves Cotton Limited · ₹2,973 Cr (FY 2025)
Combined revenue ₹3,897 Cr across 4 companies
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Current companies
| Company | Designation | Appointment | Founded | Revenue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Greaves Cotton Limited L99999MH1922PLC000987 | Director | 29 Sep 1991 | 1922 | ₹2,973 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 Premium Transmission Limited U01119PN1983PLC133199 | Director | 19 Jan 2008 | 1983 | ₹710 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 Eicl Limited U26939KL1963PLC002039 | Director | 21 Sep 1990 | 1963 | ₹171 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
 Dbh Investment Capital India Private Limited U65100PB1985PTC049210 | Director | 15 Jul 1999 | 1985 | ₹42.86 Cr (FY 2019) | Active |
| Pygmalion Foundation U85499HR2025NPL137264 | Director | 09 Oct 2025 | 2025 | Active |
Previous companies
| Company | Designation | Appointment | Founded | Revenue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Greaves Electric Mobility Limited U51900TN2008PLC151470 | Director | 22 Sep 2021 | 2008 | ₹675 Cr (FY 2025) | Active |
| Dbh Holdings (India) Private Limited U65100PB1973PTC054250 | Director | 02 Mar 2021 | 1973 | ₹5.6 Lakh (FY 2025) | Active |
| Standard Refinery & Distillery Ltd U70109WB1942PLC011139 | Director | 17 Mar 1989 | 1942 | Under Liquidation | |
| Cg Capital And Investments Limited U67120MH1978PLC020308 | Director | 30 Mar 2001 | 1978 | Amalgamated | |
 Cg Power And Industrial Solutions Limited L99999MH1937PLC002641 | Director | 27 Jan 2000 | 1937 | ₹8,152 Cr (FY 2024) | Active |
| Kct Chemicals And Electricals Limited U24296DL2004PLC129497 | Director | 28 Sep 2004 | 2004 | Amalgamated | |
| D B H International Private Limited U74899PB1950PTC049162 | Director | 15 Jul 1999 | 1950 | ₹646 Cr (FY 2020) | Amalgamated |
| Bharat Projects Private Limited U74899DL1995PTC066073 | Director | 15 Jul 1999 | 1995 | Amalgamated | |
| Bharat Starch Products Private Limited U74899PB1998PTC049161 | Director | 24 Aug 1998 | 1998 | ₹23.4 Lakh (FY 2020) | Amalgamated |
| New Savan Sugars & Gur Refining Co.Ltd U15421WB1918PLC003088 | Director | 15 Jul 1999 | 1918 | Amalgamated |
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Karan Thapar currently holds 5 directorships: Greaves Cotton Limited (Director, since 29 Sep 1991, revenue ₹2,973 Cr (FY 2025)); Premium Transmission Limited (Director, since 19 Jan 2008, revenue ₹710 Cr (FY 2025)); Eicl Limited (Director, since 21 Sep 1990, revenue ₹171 Cr (FY 2025)); Dbh Investment Capital India Private Limited (Director, since 15 Jul 1999, revenue ₹42.86 Cr (FY 2019)); Pygmalion Foundation (Director, since 09 Oct 2025).
Karan Thapar was first appointed on 17 Mar 1989 as Director at Standard Refinery & Distillery Ltd. The most recent appointment on record is 09 Oct 2025 at Pygmalion Foundation.
The 4 current companies of Karan Thapar that report revenue have a combined latest revenue of ₹3,897 Cr: Greaves Cotton Limited ₹2,973 Cr (FY 2025); Premium Transmission Limited ₹710 Cr (FY 2025); Eicl Limited ₹171 Cr (FY 2025); Dbh Investment Capital India Private Limited ₹42.86 Cr (FY 2019).
Karan Thapar held 10 earlier board appointments: Greaves Electric Mobility Limited (Director, 22 Sep 2021 to 08 Dec 2024); Dbh Holdings (India) Private Limited (Director, 02 Mar 2021 to 27 Feb 2023); Standard Refinery & Distillery Ltd (Director, 17 Mar 1989 to 24 Jul 2008); Cg Capital And Investments Limited (Director, 30 Mar 2001 to 30 May 2007); Cg Power And Industrial Solutions Limited (Director, 27 Jan 2000 to 30 May 2007); and 5 more.
The current boards of Karan Thapar's companies include Atindra Nath Basu (Greaves Cotton Limited), Jehangir Ardeshir (Greaves Cotton Limited), Kavita Nair (Greaves Cotton Limited), Mangalath Sukumarapanicker Unnikrishnan (Greaves Cotton Limited), Manish Poddar (Greaves Cotton Limited), Parag Parshuram Satpute (Greaves Cotton Limited), among others.