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{{Infobox person
| name = Niranjan Hiranandani
| image =
| caption =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1950|03|08|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], India
| education = [[Campion School, Mumbai]]<br> [[Sydenham College]],<br>
| occupation = [[Real estate development|Real estate developer]]
| title =
| spouse = Kamal Hiranandani
| children = 2
| website =
| known_for = Co-founder and managing director of [[Hiranandani Group]]
| notable_works =
| networth = [[US$]] 1.6 billion (June 2021)<ref name="Forbes profile">{{cite web|title=Forbes profile: Niranjan Hiranandani |url= https://www.forbes.com/profile/niranjan-hiranandani/ |access-date=30 June 2021}}</ref>
| parents = [[Lakhumal Hiranand Hiranandani]]
| relatives = [[Surendra Hiranandani]] (brother)
}}

'''Niranjan Hiranandani''' (born 8 March 1950) is an Indian [[billionaire]] entrepreneur, co-founder and managing director of [[Hiranandani Group]], engaged in real estate business. He is ranked by ''[[Forbes]]'' among the 100 richest Indians, with a net worth of [[United States dollar|US$]]1.6 billion as of 30 June 2021.<ref name="Forbes profile" />

In 2020, he was in the Top 10 Indian real estate tycoons according to the Grohe Hurun report.<ref>{{cite news|title=Who are India's richest property tycoons?|url=http://www.blackbook.net.in/who-are-indias-richest-property-tycoons/ |date=9 October 2017|accessdate=30 November 2017|publisher=Black Book}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Hurun Report - Info - Hurun India Real Estate Rich List 2020|url=https://www.hurun.net/en-US/Info/Detail?num=GC46K5EN6DCT|access-date=2021-04-09|website=www.hurun.net}}</ref> In 2020, he was the second richest person in the Real estate Sector as per the IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List (2020).<ref>{{Cite web|title=IIFL WEALTH HURUN INDIA RICH LIST 2020|url=https://www.hurunindia.net/copy-of-iifl-wealth-hurun-ap-and-tg|access-date=2020-12-03|website=hurun-india|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2020: DLF's Rajiv Singh secures top spot among real estate developers|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/real-estate/iifl-wealth-hurun-india-rich-list-2020-dlfs-rajiv-singh-secures-top-spot-among-real-estate-developers-5900001.html|access-date=2020-12-03|website=Moneycontrol}}</ref> Along with members of his family, Hiranandani controls the privately-owned Hiranandani Group.

==Early life & education==
Hiranandani was born in [[Mumbai]]. The Hiranandani family is of [[Sindhis|Sindhi]] heritage.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/341601/most-billionaires-in-india-today-once-resided-in-pakistans-sindh/|title=Most billionaires in India today once resided in Pakistan's Sindh|work=Daily Times|first=Waseem|last=Palijo|date=8 January 2019|accessdate=7 May 2020|archivedate=7 May 2020|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200507172647/https://dailytimes.com.pk/341601/most-billionaires-in-india-today-once-resided-in-pakistans-sindh/}}</ref> His father was [[Lakhumal Hiranand Hiranandani]], an [[ENT specialist|ENT]] surgeon and a recipient of the [[Government of India]]'s [[Padma Bhushan]] award.<ref>{{cite news|title=Renowned ENT surgeon Dr L H Hiranandani dies|url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/others/Renowned-ENT-surgeon-Dr-L-H-Hiranandani-dies/articleshow/22350623.cms|accessdate=28 March 2016|work=[[Mumbai Mirror]]|date=6 September 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Bio - Lakhumal Hiranand Hiranandani|url=http://www.in.com/lakhumal-hiranand-hiranandani/biography-167981.html|accessdate=28 March 2016|work=[[In.com]]|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160407040754/http://www.in.com/lakhumal-hiranand-hiranandani/biography-167981.html|archivedate=7 April 2016}}</ref> Hiranandani's elder brother is named Navin,<ref>{{cite news|title=Death in tycoon family|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060708/asp/nation/story_6452665.asp|accessdate=28 March 2016|publisher=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)]]|date=8 July 2006}}</ref> and his younger brother is [[Surendra Hiranandani|Surendra]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Surendra Hiranandani|url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/surendra-hiranandani/|accessdate=28 March 2016|work=[[Forbes]]}}</ref> Hiranandani finished schooling from [[Campion School, Mumbai]] and has a bachelor's degree in commerce from [[Sydenham College]] in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ved|first1=Yash|title=Leader Speak|url=http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-sector-others/mr-niranjan-hiranandani-managing-director-hiranandani-group-113111400750_1.html|accessdate=28 March 2016|publisher=[[India Infoline]]}}</ref> He is a [[chartered accountant]] of the [[Institute of Chartered Accountants of India]].<ref>{{cite news|title= YOU HAVE TO BE WORLD- CLASS |url=http://www.freepressjournal.in/you-have-to-be-world-class|accessdate=28 March 2016|publisher=[[The Free Press Journal]]|date=10 July 2013}}</ref>

==Career ==
Hiranandani started his career as an accounting teacher.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Shah|first1=Mitali|title=Boom time for affordable housing|url=http://www.constructionweekonline.in/boom-time-for-affordable-housing/|accessdate=28 March 2016|publisher=Construction Week|date=24 March 2010}}</ref>
In 1981 he started his first business, a textile [[weaving]] unit in [[Kandivali]], Mumbai.<ref>{{cite news|title=Niranjan Hiranandani Managing Director, Hiranandani Group|url=http://www.nbmcw.com/people-watch/29506-niranjan-hiranandani-managing-director-hiranandani-group.html|accessdate=28 March 2016|publisher=NBMCW|date=October 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Niranjan Hiranandani : Managing Director Hiranandani Group Of Companies|url=http://www.therealtypaper.com/guest-of-the-week-niranjan-hiranandani-managing-director-hiranandani-group-of-companies|accessdate=9 March 2015|publisher=The Reality Paper}}</ref>

Along with his brother [[Surendra Hiranandani|Surendra]], he bought 250 acres land in [[Powai]], Mumbai in 1985 and started a real estate business under the name [[Hiranandani Gardens, Mumbai|Hiranandani Gardens]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Row House|url=http://siness.com/article_v3.aspx?artid=280752|accessdate=9 March 2015|publisher=Outlook Business}}</ref> Hiranandani Constructions is working on revamping and launching two townships that the developer acquired through a court auction for nearly Rs 1,000 crore.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hiranandani Constructions to develop realty project in Ahmedabad|url=http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/hiranandani-constructions-to-develop-realty-project-in-ahmedabad-115010900021_1.html|accessdate=28 March 2016|agency=India Infoline News Service|publisher=[[India Infoline]]|date=9 January 2015}}</ref> [[Hiranandani Estate]] is a township built in [[Thane]], a part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Area in Maharashtra.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Babar|first1=Kailash|title=TCS close to country's 'largest' office space deal|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/tcs-close-to-countrys-largest-office-space-deal/articleshow/48798033.cms|accessdate=28 March 2016|publisher=[[The Economic Times]]|date=4 September 2015}}</ref> Hiranandani Hospital was started in Powai in 2006 and Thane in 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hiranandani Group bags the Top Real Estate Developers Awards by Bloomberg TV|url=http://www.freepressjournal.in/hiranandani-group-bags-the-top-real-estate-developers-awards-by-bloomberg-tv/|accessdate=28 March 2016|publisher=[[The Free Press Journal]]|date=14 October 2014}}</ref>

He is the Founder Chairman of Yotta Infrastructure and have launched the world's second largest data center, NM1 in its Integrated Yotta Data Center Park at [[Navi Mumbai]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hurun Report - Info - Hurun India Real Estate Rich List 2020|url=https://www.hurun.net/en-US/Info/Detail?num=GC46K5EN6DCT|access-date=2021-04-09|website=www.hurun.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ahaskar|first=Abhijit|date=2020-07-07|title=Yotta inaugurates large data centre with 7,000 racks at Panvel|url=https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/yotta-inaugurates-large-data-centre-with-7-000-racks-at-panvel-11594114596681.html|access-date=2021-04-09|website=mint|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=2020-10-29|title=Yotta invests $950 million in 20-acre data center park in Greater Noida - W.Media|language=en-US|work=W.Media|url=https://w.media/yotta-invests-950-million-in-20-acre-data-center-park-in-greater-noida/|access-date=2021-04-09}}</ref>

==Associations==
Hiranandani is on board of 17 schools, including the [[Hiranandani Foundation Schools|Hiranandani Foundation School]] in Powai and Thane.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mukherji|first1=Anahita|title=Kids to benefit as IIT coaching classes|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Kids-to-benefit-as-IIT-coaching-classes/articleshow/4357065.cms|accessdate=28 March 2016|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=4 April 2009}}</ref>

Hiranandani is the past president of the Maharashtra Chambers of Housing Industry;<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bharucha|first1=Nauzer|title=Prominent city developers move away from MCHI|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Prominent-city-developers-move-away-from-MCHI/articleshow/49822331.cms|accessdate=28 March 2016|agency=TNN|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=17 November 2015}}</ref> Chairman of Mumbai City, Development and Environment Committee of the [[Indian Merchants' Chamber|Indian Merchants Chambers]] (I.M.C.) Mumbai,<ref>{{cite news|title=Niranjan Hiranandani|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=30419303&privcapId=22015317&previousCapId=30566080&previousTitle=HIRCO%2520PLC|accessdate=9 March 2015|publisher=Bloomberg}}</ref>

He is also the President of an association by the name of [[National Real Estate Development Council]] (NAREDCO).<ref name="naredco.in">{{Cite web|title=National Real Estate Development Council - About Us - Structure of NAREDCO|url=http://www.naredco.in/aboutus-structure-naredco.asp?links=ab3|access-date=2020-12-03|website=www.naredco.in}}</ref> formed under the aegis of the Government of India, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, for promoting transparency and ethics in the real estate business and for transforming the unorganized Indian real estate sector into a globally competitive business sector.<ref name="naredco.in"/><ref>{{Cite news|title=NAREDCO elects Niranjan Hiranandani as new president|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/naredco-elects-niranjan-hiranandani-as-new-president/articleshow/60841718.cms?from=mdr|access-date=2020-12-03}}</ref>

He is the past President of a 100 year old trade association of India the "Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India" [[ASSOCHAM]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Assocham India :: Leadership|url=https://www.assocham.org/defaultpage.php?pageId=12|access-date=2020-12-03|website=www.assocham.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|agency=Press Trust of India|date=2019-12-23|title=Niranjan Hiranandani takes over as Assocham president|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/niranjan-hiranandani-takes-over-as-assocham-president-119122300928_1.html|access-date=2020-12-03}}</ref> Established for shaping the Trade Commerce and Industrial Environment of the Country.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Assocham India :: About Us|url=https://www.assocham.org/aboutus.php|access-date=2020-12-03|website=www.assocham.org}}</ref> [[ASSOCHAM]] is a member of International Chamber of Commerce.

Member of the task force of the Government of India for reforms in housing and urban development<ref>{{cite news|title=Executive Profile - Niranjan Hiranandani|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=30419303&privcapId=22015317&previousCapId=22015317&previousTitle=Hiranandani%2520Developers%2520Pvt.%2520Ltd|accessdate=28 March 2016|publisher=[[Bloomberg L.P.|Bloomberg]]}}</ref> and Member of the study group Slum Rehabilitation Scheme, [[Government of Maharashtra]].

Hiranandani was the adviser to the [[Government of India]] on housing and habitat policy and real estate president of the [[Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry|Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry]] (FICCI).<ref>{{cite news|title=Niranjan Hiranandani takes over as President - IMC|url=http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/niranjan-hiranandani-takes-over-as-president-imc-113110101650_1.html|accessdate=28 March 2016|agency=India Infoline News Service|publisher=[[India Infoline]]}}</ref>

Hiranandani is the chairperson on the Priyadarshni Academy which facilitates for social and cultural work.<ref>{{cite news|title=Priyadarshni Academy felicitates Priyanka Chopra|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-priyadarshni-academy-felicitates-priyanka-chopra-2020024|accessdate=28 March 2016|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|date=20 September 2014}}</ref>

He is on Board of Trustees – Nathdwara Temple Board, [[Nathdwara]] (Rajasthan), [[Babulnath Temple|Babulnath temple]], Jhulelal temple.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Wajihuddin|first1=Mohammed|title=Sindhis to get a shrine they can call their own in Kutch|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Sindhis-to-get-a-shrine-they-can-call-their-own-in-Kutch/articleshow/46363798.cms|accessdate=28 March 2016|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=25 February 2015}}</ref>

He is the President of the [[Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board]], which manages 22 educational institutions including secondary and higher secondary schools, polytechnics, and degree and post-graduate colleges.<ref>{{cite news|title=Make India World Leader in Education like in Ancient Times: President|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Make-India-World-Leader-in-Education-like-in-Ancient-Times-President/2014/02/08/article2045583.ece|accessdate=28 March 2016|agency=IANS|publisher=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=28 March 2015}}</ref>

He is also the former Chairman of Advisory Council of Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Association of India (CREDAI).<ref>{{cite news|title=FIPB locks real estate investment for 3 years|url=http://expressindia.indianexpress.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=93741|accessdate=28 March 2016|publisher=[[The Indian Express]]|date=30 March 2009}}</ref>

He is also a part of the Hon. Board of Advisors of [[IIMUN]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iimun.in/index.php/home/advisor_board|title=IIMUN|author=|date=|website=www.iimun.in|accessdate=6 February 2018}}</ref>

He also played an instrumental role in the formation of the newly formed cluster university called [[HSNC University|HSNC University, Mumbai]]. This varsity, although is State-owned but will be operated & administered by the [[Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board|H(S)NC Board]], one of Indian's oldest educational trusts of which he has previously served as President. He will be affiliated with the same in the future as well, while working in the capacity of the institute's "[[Provost (education)|Provost]]". This cluster university will also include prestigious Institutions such as [[Kishinchand Chellaram College|K.C. College]] and [[H.R. College of Commerce and Economics|H.R. College]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=HSNC University Mumbai {{!}} About it|url=https://www.hsncu.edu.in/About-HSNC-University.aspx|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=HSNCU Mumbai official website}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=HSNC University, Mumbai Announced Academic Partnership With Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, USA in a Virtual Ceremony|url=https://www.businesswireindia.com/hsnc-university-mumbai-announced-academic-partnership-with-pennsylvania-state-system-of-higher-education-usa-in-a-virtual-ceremony-68496.html|access-date=2020-08-17|website=www.businesswireindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=HSNC University welcomes, lauds the National Education Policy 2020 - The Economic Times|url=https://m.economictimes.com/industry/services/education/hsnc-university-welcomes-lauds-the-national-education-policy-2020/amp_articleshow/77264113.cms|access-date=2020-08-17|website=m.economictimes.com}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Niranjan is married to Kamal Hiranandani<ref>{{cite news|title=After a point, money becomes meaningless, says Niranjan Hiranandani|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-after-a-point-money-becomes-meaningless-says-niranjan-hiranandani-1388818|accessdate=9 March 2015|publisher=DNA India}}</ref> and has two children: a daughter, Priya, and a son, Darshan.<ref>{{cite news|title=In knots over family & legal wrangles|url=http://www.businessandeconomy.org/30052012/storyd.asp?sid=6897&pageno=1|accessdate=9 March 2015|publisher=Business and Economy}}</ref> Priya is married to Cyrus Vandrevala,<ref>{{cite news|title=Hiranandani real estate heiress fights dad, brother for share of Rs 3,000 cr fortune|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/hiranandani-heiress-fights-dad-brother-for-share-of-fortune/article1-1187784.aspx|accessdate=9 March 2015|publisher=The Hindustan Times}}</ref> a London-based businessman.<ref>{{cite news|title=Niranjan Hiranandani files suit in Bombay HC against daughter, seeks Rs 50 cr|url=http://archive.financialexpress.com/news/niranjan-hiranandani-files-suit-in-bombay-hc-against-daughter-seeks-rs-50-cr/1227455|accessdate=9 March 2015|publisher=The Financial Express}}</ref> Darshan is married to Neha Jhalani, daughter of Delhi-based businessman Pradeep Jhalani and his wife Pinku Jhalani.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/all-in-a-name-the-mystery-behind-the-mix-up-in-the-inboxes-of-neha-hiranandani-neha-hiranandani/articleshow/51089308.cms|title=All in a name: The mystery behind the mix-up in the inboxes of Neha Hiranandani & Neha Hiranandani|first=Aditi|last=Saxena|date=22 February 2016|publisher=|accessdate=21 February 2018|via=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/High-society-shakes-a-leg/articleshow/4281671.cms|title=High society shakes a leg - Times of India|author=|date=|website=indiatimes.com|accessdate=21 February 2018}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Hiranandani Foundation Schools]]
* [[Dr. L. H. Hiranandani College of Pharmacy|Dr. L. H. Hiranandani College of Hospital]]

==References==
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==External links==

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