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Pavan Jain is a prominent Indian industrialist, currently ranked #2110 on Forbes' 2025 Billionaires list, with an estimated net worth of $1.6 billion. His wealth stems primarily from the Chemicals industry. As the Chairman of the INOX Group, he has over 50 years of experience in diverse sectors including industrial gases, cryogenic engineering, and entertainment. Pavan Jain's career is marked by strategic leadership, acquisitions, and a commitment to 'Make in India'.
Pavan Jain, a visionary industrialist, graduated with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from IIT Delhi in 1972. Following his education, he joined his family's business and embarked on a career marked by significant achievements.
Pavan Jain is the Chairman of the INOX Group, a leading Indian conglomerate. He has been instrumental in diversifying the INOX Group into various industries, including industrial gases, fluorochemicals, cryogenic engineering, renewable energy, and multiplexes. His son, Siddharth Jain, runs INOX Air Products, a major player in industrial and medical gases, while another son runs INOXCVA, a prominent manufacturer of cryogenic equipment. In 2023, the INOX Leisure multiplex chain merged with PVR to form India's largest multiplex operator, PVR-INOX. He was recognized by IIT Delhi with the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2023.
Pavan Jain's leadership has been characterized by accelerated growth and value creation. He spearheaded numerous successful acquisitions and mergers, contributing to the expansion and valuation of the INOX Group, which is valued at over $5 billion. Jain has also been a proponent of the 'Make in India' initiative, focusing on responsible and sustainable business practices.
Pavan Jain is actively involved in philanthropic activities through family-owned charitable trusts. These initiatives focus on education, health, women empowerment, and water conservation projects. He also supports various charitable institutions.
Received a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree.
Instrumental in diversifying the INOX Group into various industries such as Refrigerant Gases, Cryogenic Engineering and Entertainment.
Recognized as one of India's Hottest Business Leaders.
Awarded in recognition of his outstanding achievements in Entrepreneurship.
INOX Leisure merged with PVR to form India's largest multiplex operator PVR-INOX.
