Most notable Marathi entrepreneurs In Every Sectors


Marathi's were known to be warrior and their ancestors were never into trading but trend is changing very fastly. New generation are proving to be great businessman.

The Marathi community, known for its rich cultural heritage and entrepreneurial spirit, is making significant strides in the world of business. With a strong emphasis on innovation, creativity, and hard work, Marathi entrepreneurs are carving out their niche across various industries, both domestically and internationally. In this article, we'll explore the emerging Marathi community in business and highlight their contributions to the entrepreneurial landscape.


Historical Context:

The Marathi community has a long history of entrepreneurship, with roots deeply embedded in trade, commerce, and traditional businesses. Historically, Marathi merchants and traders played a crucial role in the economic development of regions such as Maharashtra and beyond. Today, this entrepreneurial legacy continues to thrive as Marathi individuals venture into new sectors and industries, embracing modern business practices and technologies.


Diverse Business Ventures:

The Marathi community's entrepreneurial spirit is reflected in its diverse range of business ventures, spanning across sectors such as technology, manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, hospitality, and more. From startups and small businesses to established enterprises, Marathi entrepreneurs are actively contributing to economic growth and job creation in their respective fields.


Tech Startups and Innovation:

In recent years, the Marathi community has witnessed a surge in tech startups and innovation-driven ventures. Pune, often referred to as the "Oxford of the East" and the "Silicon Valley of India," has emerged as a hub for technology startups led by Marathi entrepreneurs. These startups are disrupting industries, developing cutting-edge solutions, and attracting investment from both domestic and international markets.


Prominent Marathi Entrepreneurs:

Several Marathi entrepreneurs have made a significant impact in the business world and achieved notable success in their respective fields. From business leaders and innovators to social entrepreneurs and philanthropists, these individuals serve as role models and inspire the next generation of Marathi entrepreneurs.



We will show some big NSE Listed Companies owned by Marathis in every sectors. You can Search on the internet and get more information about them.

Real Estate- 

IRB Infastructure-

Owner- Virendra Mhaiskar (Net Worth - 1 Billion$(2013) 

Kolte Patil Developers - 

Owner: Vinod E. Patil   

ABIL-   

Owner - Avinash Bhosale (Net worth - $893 Million)    

DSK Group-

Owner: D.S. Kulkarni, Founder, 

Pharande Spaces-

Owner-  AnilBhau Pharande


Technology (IT) - 

Persistent Systems-

Owner- Anand Deshpande ( Net Worth - 1.5 Billion $)

TIBCO (USA)-

Owner - Vivek Ranadive ( Net Worth 1.7 Billion $)

KPIT Technologies-

Owner- Ravi Pandit and Kishor Patil 

Cirrus Logic (USA)-

Owner - Suhas Patil ( Net Worth - $1.5 Billion $)

NIIT-

Owner - Rajendra Pawar

Quick Heal Tech-

Owner - Kailash Katkar


Electrical/Trading And Forging-

Bharat Forge -

Owner - Babasaheb Kalyani ( Net Worth $3.1 Billion)

Kirloskar Empire-

Owner - Sanjay Kirloskar ($2.5 Billion) And Brothers

Bharat ViKAS Group-

Owner - Hemantrao Gaikwad

AL Adil Trading (UAE)-

Owner - Dhananjay Datar

Pharmaceutical-

Aarti Drugs - 

Owner - Prakash Patil

Supriya Lifescience-

Owner - Dr Satish Wagh

Hindustan Antibiotics-

Owner- Neerja Saraf


Cotton/Clothing and Sugar -

Garware Empire - 

Owner - Vayu Garware

Shree Renuka Sugars-

Owner - Narendra Murkumbi ($1.4 Billion)

Cotton King-

Owner - Pradip Marathe

Spykar - 

Owner - Prasad Pabrekar 

Banks-

Sarswat Bank-

Owner- Jk Parulkar

Food / Wine-

Sula Wines-

Owner - Rajiv Samant

Vicco Laboratories-

Owner- K.V Pendharkar

Chitale Group- 

Owner - Bhaskar Ganesh Chitale

Morde Foods-

Owner- Chandrakant Morde

Tilak Nagar Industries - 

Owner - Dahanukar Family

Kamath Hotels - 

Owner - Vithal Kamath

Country Delight -

Owner - Chandrashekar Gade

Education -

D.Y Patil Group 

Owner - Dr D.Y Patil

IMS-

Owner - Prof. Nagesh Rane

Vidyalankar-

Owner - C.S. Deshpande

Camlin - 

Owner - Dilip Dandekar

Jewelers-

PNG Jewelers-

Owner- Saurabh Gadgil 

KRA Jewelers-

Owner - Ashtekar Brothers

Tours Companies and Buses-

Veena World-

Owner- Veena Patil

Kesari Tours-

Owner - Shailesh Patil 

Purple Bus (1200+ Buses)-

Owner - Patwardhan Brothers


Others- 

UFO Moviez-

Owner - Sanjay Gaikwad

Tork Motors-

Owner - Kapil Shelke

Nirlep-

Owner - Nanasaheb Bhogle