Ratan Jindal is an Indian businessman and philanthropist. He is the Chairman and Co-Managing Director of Jindal Stainless Limited.
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Ratan Kumar Jindal was born on 31 July 1961 (age 62 years; as in 2023) in India. His zodiac sign is Leo. He completed his commerce degree from Kurukshetra University. He then graduated from the Wharton Advanced Management Program at the Wharton School of Management, University of Pennsylvania, USA.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 11″
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye colour: black
Family
parents and siblings
Ratan Jindal is the son of late Om Prakash Jindal, an industrialist, politician and philanthropist. Om Prakash Jindal is the founder of the organization and its ventures. He also served as the Power Minister of the Government of Haryana until he died in a plane crash in 2005.
Om Prakash Jindal (seated centre) with his four sons who run the Jindal Group
Ratan’s mother Savitri Jindal is a businesswoman and Indian National Congress politician. Savitri took charge of the Jindal business after her husband’s death and was named India’s richest woman in 2023 by Forbes.
Savitri Jindal sitting near the photo of her late husband Om Prakash Jindal
Ratan is one of nine siblings. Naveen Jindal is an industrialist, philanthropist, sportsperson and politician from the Indian National Congress. Naveen Jindal is the Chairman of Jindal Steel and Power Limited (formerly known as Jindal Strips Limited). Sajjan Jindal is the Chairman and Managing Director of JSW Group. Prithviraj Jindal is the non-executive chairman of Jindal SAW Limited. Ratan Jindal is the Chairman of Jindal Stainless Limited. Seema Jindal Jajodia is a health coach and owner of Nourish Organics. Ratan’s other siblings include Sarika Jhunjhunwala, Urmila Bhuwalka and Nirmala Goyal.
Ratan Jindal (fifth from left) with his siblings
wife and children
Ratan is married to Deepika Jindal who is an entrepreneur. She is the founder of Arttd’inox, a brand that deals in luxury stainless steel gifting.
Ratan Jindal with Deepika Jindal
The couple have two children. His son, Abhyudaya Jindal, is the Managing Director of JSL Limited. His daughter Urvi Jindal Bhatia is an entrepreneur.
Ratan Jindal’s daughter Urvi Jindal
Ratan Jindal’s son Abhyudaya Jindal
Address
6, Prithvi Raj Road, New Delhi – 110001
Signature
Ratan Jindal’s signature
livelihood
Ratan Jindal holds the post of Chairman and Co-Managing Director of Jindal Stainless Limited. He also serves as the Non-Executive Chairman of Jindal Stainless (Hisar) Limited and is the Managing Director and Director of Jindal Stainless FZE, both subsidiaries of Jindal. STAINLESS LIMITED. He is actively involved in various organizations such as Young Presidents Organisation, World Steel Association, Confederation of Indian Industry, Nickel Development Institute, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Indian Stainless Steel Development Association. He is also on the board of 14 other companies. Under Ratan’s leadership, Jindal Stainless became the largest integrated stainless steel producer in India, ranking among the top 10 global stainless steel producers. Under his guidance, the company grew and began serving international audiences with an annual capacity of 1.1 million tonnes. He is known for his technical proficiency and deep understanding of customers and markets. His focus extends beyond producing world-class stainless steel products to advocating for the versatile use of stainless steel in various applications. Rattan aims to improve life by promoting a metal that is corrosion-resistant, durable, infinitely recyclable, and naturally stainless.
philanthropy
In line with the legacy of his father Shri OP Jindal, who emphasized on upliftment of weaker sections for national prosperity, Ratan Jindal has integrated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into inclusive management. He is the chairman of a 600-bed, multi-specialty charitable hospital and oversees two large schools. He has ensured that over 4000 students, regardless of their background, get quality education without any discrimination. In line with the founding principles of the Jindal Group, social commitments remain at the heart of their businesses. Initiatives like the 600-bed charitable hospital, Vidya Devi Jindal School and OP Jindal Modern School reflect this.
OP Jindal Modern School, Hisar
He also helps in the empowerment of local communities through initiatives such as technical and vocational training, micro-financing, livelihood generation, tailoring, farming and poultry training and environmental conservation efforts undertaken under the Jindal banner.
Controversy
zee news controversy
Zee Business editor Sameer Ahluwalia had taken legal action by filing a criminal defamation case against Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL), Ratan Jindal, Naveen Jindal and 13 others. This case is related to the Colgate scam involving Naveen Jindal and JSPL. The defamation claims were based on damaging statements in the First Information Report against Sudhir Chaudhary and false statements made by Naveen Jindal during a press conference on 25 October 2012. Zee News employees argued that they were unfairly involved in the case related to the revelations of the Colgate scam. Involving people named in criminal defamation case.
Facts/General Knowledge
- Ratan Jindal has an interest in sports and is an avid golfer. He also plays cricket and tennis.
- Ratan Jindal used to be the director of Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) but he resigned in 2016.
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