Ashwin Choksi

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Ashwin Choksi
Born1944
Mumbai, India
Died19 September 2018
EducationSydenham College (M.Com)
OccupationBusinessman
Net worthUS$2.95 billion (October 2017)[1]
TitleNon-executive chairman, Asian Paints Ltd
Spouse(s)Married
Children2

Ashwin Chimanlal Choksi (1944-2018) was an Indian billionaire businessman, and the non-executive chairman of Asian Paints Ltd, India's largest paint company. He was among the top 100 richest Indians.[2]

Early life[edit]

Ashwin Choksi was born in 1944 in Mumbai. His father Chimanlal Choksi was one of the co-founders of Asian Paints. Choksi completed his Masters in Commerce from Sydenham College, Mumbai.[3]

Career[edit]

Choksi joined the family business Asian Paints in 1965. He became managing director and executive chairman,[4] and a non-executive director of Berger International.[5]

Family[edit]

Choksi was married with two children, Ashish Choksi and Rupen Choksi, and they lived in Mumbai.[1]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Forbes profile: Ashwin Choksi". Forbes. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  2. "India Rich List - Ashwin Choksi". Forbes. Archived from the original on 10 March 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
  3. "Ashwin Choksi". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
  4. "Old Canvas, fresh colours". Business Today. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
  5. "Ashwin Chimanlal Choksi". Bloomberg. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
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