Early Life
Hari Bhartia was born on December 12, 1956, in Calcutta, India. He received his B.Tech. degree in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi in 1979.
Rise to Success
Hari Bhartia, along with his brother Shyam, co-founded the Jubilant Bhartia Group. The group has a strong presence in diverse sectors including pharmaceuticals, life science ingredients, drug discovery services, and food service. The Jubilant Bhartia Group has four companies listed on Indian Stock Exchanges. The Jubilant Bhartia Group is valued at over $9 Billion and has 46,000 employees globally.
Key Business Strategies
Hari has been instrumental in the Jubilant Bhartia Group's growth and diversification. The group has expanded into pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and food services, including the master franchise for Domino's Pizza in India. In December 2024, the Bhartia brothers acquired a 40% stake in Coca-Cola's Indian bottler for $1.5 billion.
Philanthropy
Hari Bhartia, along with his brother Shyam, established the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation, which focuses on community development with primary education, basic healthcare services, and livelihood programs. He is also involved in the 'Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award - India,' a joint initiative of the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation and the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship.
