March 23, 2023

India's Iconic Female Billionaire: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is an Indian entrepreneur and businesswoman. She was born on March 23, 1953 in Bangalore, India.

She is the founder and chairperson of Biocon Limited, a biopharmaceutical company based in India.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is one of the richest self-made women in the world, with a net worth of over $4 billion.

She started her career as a brewer, working for the Irish firm Biocon Biochemicals Limited.

In 1978, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw founded Biocon Limited with an initial capital of Rs.10,000.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is a pioneer in the field of biotechnology in India and has received numerous awards and honors .

She has been listed on the Forbes World's 100 Most Powerful Women list several times .

She continues to be actively involved in the growth and development of Biocon and is committed to making a positive impact .

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