Nusli Wadia

Nusli Neville Wadia (born 15 February 1944) is an Indian businessman. He is the chairman of the Wadia Group, a conglomerate with interests in various industries such as textiles, aviation, chemicals, and real estate. His father, Neville Wadia, was a prominent businessman, and his mother, Dina Wadia, was the daughter of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder and first Governor-General of Pakistan. Wadia's family has been influential in Indian business circles for several generations.

Wadia's early career in business saw him taking the reins of the Wadia Group, overseeing its expansion into diverse sectors, including the establishment of companies like Bombay Dyeing, and his active involvement in the airline industry with GoAir. Under his leadership, the Wadia Group became one of India's largest and most well-known conglomerates.

He has faced controversies, including high-profile legal battles involving the Indian corporate world. In particular, his longstanding rivalry with the Ambani family has drawn attention. Additionally, Wadia was once involved in a legal dispute with the Tatas concerning his role as an independent director at Tata Group, which resulted in a strained relationship with the powerful corporate house.

Wadia has been an active philanthropist, supporting educational and healthcare causes in India. In his personal life, he married his wife, Maureen Wadia, and they have two children, Ness Wadia and Jehangir Wadia.

Nusli Wadia holds the position of the head of the Wadia family, and with the Wadia Group's extensive legacy, he continues to play a prominent role in India's business landscape. Additionally, Wadia, and his sons are the direct and only living descendants of Muhammad Ali Jinnah.