Roshni Nadar Malhotra: Ascending as India’s Third-Richest Individual and Pioneering Businesswoman

In a significant succession move, HCL Group founder Shiv Nadar has transferred 47% of his stake in HCL Corporation and Vama Sundari Investments (Delhi) Private Limited to his daughter, Roshni Nadar Malhotra. Formally expressed by gift deeds on March 6, 2025, this initiative validates Roshni Nadar Malhotra’s impact on HCLTech and HCL Infosystems as she is the biggest investor in both companies.

Roshni Nadar Malhotra owned 10.33% of both producer companies, and Shiv Nadar owned 51% of them before this deal. With the transfer, she now has power over most of the company, as she can vote on Vama Delhi’s 12.94% stake and HCL Corp’s 49.94% share in HCL Infosystems. Vama Sundari Investment also has a 44.71% share in HCLTech, which is worth about ₹1.87 trillion.

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Because of this smart move, Roshni Nadar Malhotra is now India’s third-richest person, after Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani. Her rise shows that the Nadar family has a well-thought-out plan for who will lead the group in the future. This will ensure continuity and security in the leadership.

Since 2020, Roshni Nadar Malhotra has been the head of HCLTech, taking over from her father. The first degree she has is from Northwestern University, and the second is an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management. Her job at the company isn’t the only thing she does for free. She also helps schools through the Shiv Nadar Foundation and saves animals through The Habitats Trust.

Rose Nadar Malhotra was told by SEBI that she didn’t have to make an open offer to buy this stake since the deal was between close family members and had nothing to do with business. The rules for takeovers allow this.

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This shows how easy it is for the HCL Group to change who runs the company. The company is now run by Roshni Nadar Malhotra, who is setting long-term goals and making the business better in the global tech industry.