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Imagine being just four months old and already a billionaire! That's the reality for little Ekagrah Rohan Murty, who received an incredible gift from his grandfather, billionaire NR Narayana Murthy. His grandpa recently gifted him 15 lakh Infosys shares worth over Rs 240 crore! It's quite the start in life for young Ekagrah, isn't it? When it comes to billionaires, they sure know how to make a grand gesture, especially when it comes to their family. And let's not forget the other extravagant gifts billionaires have given to their family members. It's enough to make anyone feel a little green with envy!
Narayana Murthy, the co-founder and chairman Emeritus of Infosys, has been making headlines recently for a remarkable gesture! This time, he surprised everyone by gifting his four-month-old grandson, Ekagrah, an impressive gift of 15 lakh Infosys shares, valued at a staggering INR 240 crore! Born on November 10, 2023, in Bengaluru, India, Ekagrah is the son of Rohan Murthy and Aparna Krishnana. He is the third grandchild of Narayana Murthy and his wife Sudha Murty. Additionally, Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty have other grandchildren, Krishna and Anoushka, from their daughter Akshata Murthy, who is married to the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. This generous stake transfer potentially makes four-month-old Ekagrah India's youngest billionaire!
The Ambanis are known as the ‘Royal Family’ of India, and they spare no expense when it comes to gifts! When Shloka Mehta, who's now a part of the Ambani family as Akash Ambani's wife, tied the knot with him in 2019, she received an absolutely stunning gift. On her special day, Shloka was presented with the Mouawad L’Incomparable necklace, valued at an incredible INR 451 crore, according to reports. This breathtaking necklace features a 407.48-carat yellow diamond surrounded by 229.52-carat white diamonds, all set in 18-karat rose gold! It's truly a gift fit for royalty!
You might know the Poonawallas from the Derby grounds, but their car collection goes way beyond the racetrack. As the family behind the Serum Institute of India, they're some of the wealthiest families in the country. Their garage is packed with Rolls Royce, Mercedes, Ferraris, and Lamborghinis, but the standout has to be the modified Mercedes-Benz S-Class that looks just like the Batmobile! Adar Poonawalla ordered this special car for his son's sixth birthday in 2015, and it took over six months to customize!
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When you're the daughter of one of India's richest men, you don't settle for just any old mansion! Isha Ambani, daughter of Mukesh Ambani, tied the knot with Anand Piramal from the Piramal Group of Companies in December 2018. Their love nest? None other than Gulita in Worli! Originally owned by Hindustan Unilever and later snagged by Anand's father, Ajay Piramal, in 2012, this place got a major glow-up. Renovations reportedly cost a cool Rs 450 crore, but hey, with killer views of the Worli Sea Face and all the luxe amenities, it's totally worth it!
Bill Gates, the mastermind behind Microsoft, is a regular on every billionaires' list that pops up year after year. But did you know about his daughter, Jennifer Gates? She's a skilled equestrian, and to support her passion for the sport, Gates splurged on Evergate Stables in Wellington, Florida. This venture set him back a cool Rs 277 crore, but when you're a Gates, you can afford to indulge in your hobbies!
When you're swimming in cash, there's no such thing as holding back when it comes to spoiling your nearest and dearest. Price tags are irrelevant, and every gift purchase becomes headline news! It's enough to make you feel a bit blue about your own bank balance, isn't it? But hey, who needs a loaded wallet when you've got all our amazing stories to dive into? Keep scrolling!
