Tulsi Tanti
Tulsi Tanti | |
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| Born | February 2, 1958 |
| Died | October 1, 2022 (aged 64) |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founder and chairman-cum-managing director of Suzlon; president of Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association; leader of ZF Wind Power Antwerpen |
Tulsi Tanti (2 February 1958 – 1 October 2022) was an Indian entrepreneur, recognized as the founder and chairman-cum-managing director of Suzlon. Often referred to as the "Wind Man of India," he held the position of president at the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association and led ZF Wind Power Antwerpen, a Belgian producer of wind turbine gearboxes, since 2006.
In 2006, Tanti was counted among the wealthiest figures in the global energy sector, with Suzlon standing as the world's largest wind energy company by market value. He secured the eighth spot on the India's Global Wealth Club List and was featured in Forbes' Billionaire Blowups of 2008. The UNEP honored him in 2009 with the Champions of the Earth award for his entrepreneurial foresight.
Educated as an engineer at Birla Vishvkarma Mahavidyalaya, Tanti initially operated a modest textile business. Due to frequent power shortages, he invested in wind turbines, which ultimately led him to transition into the renewable energy field.
Tanti passed away from a cardiac arrest on 1 October 2022 at age 64. After his demise, Vinod R Tanti assumed the role of chairman while Girish Tanti was appointed vice chairman of Suzlon.