Chirayu Amin
Chirayu Amin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Vadodara, Gujarat, India |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Cricket official |
| Known for | Chairman and managing director of Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Alembic Group; Chairman of Indian Premier League; Vice president of Board of Control for Cricket in India; Chairman of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce; President of Baroda Cricket Association |
| Spouse | Malika Chirayu Amin |
Chirayu Amin is a prominent Indian billionaire entrepreneur and cricket official. He holds the positions of chairman and managing director at both Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd and the Alembic Group. Amin has played significant roles in cricket governance, having been the chairman of the Indian Premier League as well as the vice president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Additionally, he has led the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce as its chairman and served as president of the Baroda Cricket Association. As reported in May 2021 by Forbes, his net worth was valued at approximately US$1.8 billion.
In January 2021, the Federation of Gujarat Industries (FGI) honored Amin with a lifetime achievement award.
Personal life
Chirayu Amin was born into a Leva Patel family based in Vadodara, Gujarat, inheriting a notable entrepreneurial heritage. His father, Ramanbhai Amin, established Alembic Pharmaceuticals in 1907, which stands as one of India's longest-standing pharmaceutical companies. His spouse, Malika Chirayu Amin, was recognized among India's wealthiest women in 2020 by Kotak Wealth Hurun.