Amid the ongoing violence in Nepal, discussions about Binod Chaudhary have intensified in India, with many people searching for him online. He is the richest man in Nepal and draws inspiration from Ratan Tata. His well-known noodle brand, Wai Wai, enjoys wide popularity. His wealth is estimated at over Rs 15,000 crore, and Forbes values his net worth at around $2 billion. Binod Chaudhary first featured in the Forbes list in 2013. He is the chairman of the Chaudhary Group (CG).
Who Is Binod Chaudhary?
Chaudhary’s family originally hails from Fatehpur in Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region. His grandfather migrated from Rajasthan to Nepal many years ago. The Chaudhary Group’s most popular product, Wai Wai noodles, is also sold in India. Binod Chaudhary is not only a businessman but also a social worker. This is why the focus is on Binod, as Nepal is burning with internal conflict and insurgency.
Incidents of violence in Nepal have put the country in a major political and social crisis. This violence mainly started with the government’s decision to ban social media. But, behind this is the anger and discontent of the youth that has accumulated for years. Meanwhile, Binod Chaudhary is making headlines for his vast business empire. He is the richest person in Nepal and the only Nepali billionaire. His name appears in Forbes’ The World’s Richest People list, where he is ranked 1,763, with a net worth of $2 billion. Binod is also among the most searched personalities online. According to Forbes, he was first featured on the list in 2013 and has maintained assets valued at $2 billion.
