Nikhil Nanda is an Indian businessman and the son of Rajan Nanda and Ritu Nanda. He was born on March 18, 1974, in New Delhi, India. He is the CEO of Escorts Limited, a leading Indian agricultural machinery and engineering company.

Nanda completed his schooling at The Doon School in Dehradun, India. He then went on to study at the University of Delhi, where he earned a degree in Commerce. After graduating from college, Nanda worked at Escorts Limited for a few years before going to the United States to pursue an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Upon returning to India in 2002, Nanda joined Escorts Limited full-time. He was appointed the CEO of the company in 2004. Under his leadership, Escorts Limited has grown significantly and become one of the leading agricultural machinery and engineering companies in India.

Nanda is also a member of the board of directors of several other companies, including HDFC Bank, HDFC Life Insurance, and Apollo Tyres. He is also the chairman of the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce.

Nanda is a well-known businessman and philanthropist. He is also a passionate advocate for education and sustainable development. He is married to Shweta Bachchan Nanda, the daughter of Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. They have two children, Navya Nanda and Agastya Nanda.

Interesting Facts About Nikhil Nanda

• Nanda is the grandson of Haridas Nanda, the founder of Escorts Limited.
• He is the nephew of Rakesh Nanda, the former chairman and managing director of Escorts Limited.
• He is the cousin of Nisha Jamwal, the wife of Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh.
• Nanda is a trained pilot.
• He is a fluent speaker of Hindi, English, and Punjabi.
• He is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO).
• He is a trustee of the Escorts Foundation, a philanthropic organization that works in the areas of education, healthcare, and sustainable development.
• Despite his prominent family background, Nikhil maintains a low-key and private lifestyle, focusing on his professional commitments.
• He is also a recipient of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.
• Nanda was named one of the “50 Most Powerful Business Leaders in India” by Fortune India magazine in 2018.
• He is also a regular speaker at business forums and conferences.
• Nanda is a successful businessman, philanthropist, and advocate for education and sustainable development. He is also a role model for many young entrepreneurs in India.