Binod Chaudhary & Family: At a Glance
Age: 57
Source of Wealth: Diversified Conglomerate
Country of Citizenship: Nepal
Marital Status: Married
Children: 3
Binod Chaudhary is Nepal's first billionaire but built most of his fortune overseas. His Cinnovation/Chaudhary Group, owns among much else, popular instant noodle brand Wai Wai, a controlling stake in Nepal's Nabil Bank and a string of luxury hotels with India's Taj hotel chain. His grandfather, a textile trader, migrated from Rajasthan and started supplying goods to the erstwhile rulers. His father opened country's first department store. Binod skipped college to join the family trade at age 18. Singapore arm Cinnovation and other overseas interests are managed by sons Rahul and Varun, both non-residents. Eldest son Nirvana, overseas domestic businesses. A fitness fanatic, Chaudhary goes trekking in the Himalayas every year.
Notable links for Binod Chaudhary & Family in Forbes Billionaire’s 2013 -
The World's Billionaires - The Richest People On The Planet 2013
Billionaires 2013: Notable Newcomers - Top 21 notable Billionaires of 2013
http://www.forbes.com/pictures/emeg45fdgf/binod-chaudhary/
Forbes Video - The new Billionaire's of 2013
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Binod Chaudhary & Family Profile
http://www.forbes.com/profile/binod-chaudhary/