S udhir Mehta is an Indian billionaire who, along with his brother Samir, runs the Torrent Group, a major diversified conglomerate based in Ahmedabad. He is the chairman of the group's flagship company, Torrent Pharmaceuticals. The company was founded by their late father, U. N. Mehta. The two brothers have since built the company into one of India's largest and most successful pharmaceutical companies, with a strong presence in the Indian domestic market and a growing international business.
In addition to their core pharmaceutical business, the brothers have also built a major presence in the power sector, through their company, Torrent Power, which is a major player in power generation and distribution in India. The brothers' vast fortune is derived from their controlling stake in these two major publicly traded companies. They are known for their low-profile but highly effective management style.
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