Having a good qualification has always played an important role in assuring a successful career. However, many of the billionaire industrialists across the globe who either dropped out in college or never had proper schooling would defy all notions.
These are the Top 5 Billionaire Industrialists In India Who Dropped Out Of College.
1. Mukesh Ambani
The richest billionaire in India, Mukesh Ambani has multiplied his wealth tremendously over the years. But did you know, that he dropped out of Stanford University in 1980, California while pursuing an MBA to join his father’s business and carry his family legacy forward.
Net Worth: US$88.8 billion
2. Gautam Adani
Gautam Adani who is the second richest industrialist in the country was enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in commerce at Gujarat University but dropped out after the second year. Adani had no interest in his father’s textile business, therefore took a train to Mumbai instead to start his own business.
Net Worth: US$25.2 billion
3. Azim Premji
The business tycoon had dropped out of the University at the age of 21 years, to take over the family business after his father’s demise in 1966. However, Azim Premji completed his engineering degree from Stanford University in 2016, almost 30 years after dropping out as he was ‘tired of being called a college dropout’.
Net Worth: US$8.1 billion
4. Savitri Jindal
Jindal Group, whose interests include steel, power, cement, and infrastructure, is chaired by Savitri Jindal. However, she had never had any education all her life yet has been heading the company successfully.
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Net Worth: US$6.3 billion
5. Subhash Chandra
After dropping out of Class 10th, media baron Dr. Chandra joined the family business of commission agent and trader who procured and supplied rice to the Food Corporation of India. Former chairman of TV channel network Zee Media, Dr. Chandra was elected to the Upper House of Indian parliament from the Haryana state in Rajya Sabha elections, 2016.
Net Worth: US$2.5 billion
Source: BusinessInsider
