Vidhi Shanghvi, the daughter of billionaire Dilip Shanghvi, is set to inherit a healthcare empire valued at ₹4.35 lakh crore.
As the heir alongside her brother Aalok Shanghvi, Vidhi holds the position of Vice President at Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, where she significantly contributes to the family’s business interests. She oversees Consumer Healthcare, Nutrition, and India Distribution, having influenced the company’s strategic direction for over ten years. Dilip Shanghvi, recognized as the wealthiest individual in the Indian healthcare sector, has a net worth of $29.2 billion.
A graduate in Economics from the esteemed Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, she also serves as a non-executive director at Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Limited (SPARC), a biopharmaceutical firm established by Sun Pharma.
Moreover, Vidhi is a passionate advocate for mental health, having founded a non-profit initiative dedicated to promoting mental well-being. This platform offers free and comprehensive mental health resources to those in need.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries ranks as the fourth-largest specialty generic pharmaceutical company globally, generating revenues of $5.4 billion. According to the company’s website, it operates 43 manufacturing facilities and provides “high-quality, affordable medicines, trusted by healthcare professionals and patients” in over 100 countries worldwide.
Connection with Mukesh Ambani
Vidhi Shanghvi is married to Vivek Salgaocar, the son of prominent Goan industrialists Shiv and Ranjana Salgaocar. The Ambani family, including Mukesh and Anil Ambani, has two sisters, Deepti Salgaocar and Nina Kothari. Deepti is married to Dattaraj Salgaocar, who is related to Shivanand Salgaoncar. This relationship links the two prominent business families.
