Shiv Kishan Agrawal is an Indian businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder and Executive of Haldiram's, the dominant Indian snacks and sweets manufacturer and retail chain. His wealth is generational, tied to the industrial and food empire founded by his family, the Agarwal family, in 1937.

Agrawal's career is defined by entrepreneurial audacity and scale manufacturing in the F&B (Food & Beverage) sector. His philosophical approach centers on scale, brand authenticity, and long-term commitment to traditional Indian cuisine (pioneering the packaged Indian snack model). He founded his branch of Haldiram's in 1993 (following a family split), focusing on the Delhi and Northern India market.

• Haldiram's (North) (Founder & Executive): The core private asset, a massive manufacturer and retailer of snacks, sweets, and ethnic foods (dominating the Northern Indian market).
• Food Pioneer: His success is built on scale manufacturing and dominating the domestic and international market for affordable, branded Indian snacks (Namkeen).
• Investment Strategy: His philosophy is rooted in long-term investment in industrial assets and supply chain and leveraging the massive Indian consumer growth story.
• Family Governance: The Haldiram's empire is split into three separate family entities (Delhi/North, Nagpur/West, Kolkata/East).

Shiv Kishan Agrawal's strategic genius was his commitment to brand quality and mass distribution. He assumed control of the Delhi/Northern India branch of Haldiram's in 1993 and successfully expanded it into a major force by focusing on scale manufacturing and modern packaging. His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the modern, packaged Indian snack model that transformed the Indian FMCG sector.

His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global food processing and consumer staples sector.

Shiv Kishan Agrawal's social impact stems from Haldiram's role as a massive industrial employer and provider of essential food products and snacks for millions of Indian households. The company contributes significantly to national industrial output and food security. His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Shiv Kishan Agrawal maintains the professional, pragmatic style of an industrial executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored business suits or traditional Indian business attire. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the specialized agri-food sector.

Residing in New Delhi, India, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to industrial scale, brand management, and strategic investment.