Vivek Chaand Sehgal

Vivek Chaand Sehgal (born 1 February 1957) is an Indian-Australian billionaire businessman and entrepreneur. Sehgal is the chairman and co-founder of Samvardhana Motherson Group, an auto parts manufacturer.

Early life

Sehgal was born on 1 February 1957 in Delhi, India. He did his schooling from Birla Public School in Pilani, Rajasthan.[citation needed] Sehgal earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Delhi.

Career

Sehgal’s grandfather was a well-known jeweller. In 1975 Sehgal co-founded Samvardhana Motherson Group with his mother, and entered the silver trade. Samvardhana Motherson Group's future in the silver industry was placed in jeopardy after a competitor faced bankruptcy. Samvardhana Motherson Group became an Ohio manufacturer of auto components instead, eventually forming a partnership with Sumitomo Electric and acquired eleven companies in twelve years. Sehgal served as managing director from 1975 until 1995 and stepped back from the day-to-day operations of the business, and has subsequently served as chairman of the group.

In 2016 Sehgal was awarded the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award, India.

Personal life

Seghal is married, with two children, and lives in Delhi, India.

Net worth

As of May 2025[update], the Financial Review 2025 Rich List estimated Seghal's net worth was A$8.05 billion. In October 2024, Sehgal and his family were ranked 30th on the Forbes list of India's 100 richest people, with a net worth of US$8.9 billion.