Meet man whose family lost everything during partition, now richest man in MP with net worth of Rs…

The 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan marks a dark chapter in the history of the world, leading to widespread devastation and displacement. Many people found themselves suddenly uprooted from their homes, forced to leave behind their livelihoods. The brutal event also brought about significant changes in the lives of many individuals, with some experiencing a drastic shift from prosperity to adversity. In their native town, there were individuals who once held immense wealth and affluence. However, the tumultuous events of partition resulted in them losing everything they had worked hard to build. However, some individuals choose to pull themselves out from adverse situations and strive towards achieving something bigger in life. The story of Vinod Agarwal is also similar who experinced difficult circumstances and then went on to become the richest man in Madhya Pradesh.

Indore, which is the commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh, has many big industrialists. Among them is Vinod Agarwal, a key player in the coal industry.

Vinod Agarwal, MD of Agarwal Coal Corporation Private Limited, is the richest person in Madhya Pradesh. He also secured 279th place on IIFL Hurun's list of the 1037 richest folks in India. He is reported to have a massive net worth of Rs 6,000 crore last year. 

The turnover of Agarwal Coal Corporation is around Rs 10000 crore. In 2022, Vinod Agarwal significantly contributed to the country's economy by paying an income tax of Rs 243 crore and a whopping Rs 625 crore as GST.

Besides being one of the richest persons in the country, he is also known for charity. In 2022, the Vinod Agarwal Foundation made a hefty donation of Rs 25 crore. The Agarwal Coal Corporation Private Limited and Vinod Agarwal himself stand out as the highest tax-paying entities in Madhya Pradesh.

Vinod Agarwal, originating from humble beginnings, saw his family lose everything during the tumultuous times of the India-Pakistan Partition. He was just 3 years old when he moved to Indore along with his family.

He lived with his 8 siblings and parents in a 500 sq. ft. house. Vinod Agarwal, despite facing numerous challenges, managed to attain enormous success, leading him to be named the richest person in Madhya Pradesh.

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