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If you're a billionaire in India, you may be on the Forbes list of the world's richest people.
And if you're also a billionaire in India, you may also be on the Forbes list of the world's richest people.
The latter honor goes to Yusuf Bawangaonwala, chairman and managing director of the Universal Enterprises Group.
The company describes him as "a visionary leader, compassionate philanthropist, and trailblazing entrepreneur" who "epitomizes the values of integrity, innovation, and social responsibility."
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