Rajendrakumar Shivkisan Agrawal, part of the family behind Haldiram’s, has emerged as one of India’s biggest wealth gainers according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2026. His fortune surged significantly as the iconic snack company’s valuation climbed to around $10 billion.
The Haldiram brand traces its roots to Ganga Bhishen Agarwal, popularly known as Haldiram, who began experimenting with a crispy version of bhujia in Bikaner in the early 20th century. The snack quickly gained popularity and laid the foundation for what would become one of India’s most recognisable food brands.
Over the decades, later generations of the Agarwal family expanded the business beyond a regional sweet shop into a massive packaged food company offering more than 400 products, including namkeen, sweets, and ready-to-eat meals. Today, Haldiram products are sold in around 100 countries worldwide.
The company has also attracted global investors and continues to expand its presence in the organised snack market. The remarkable growth of Haldiram highlights how a traditional Indian food business evolved into a multi-billion-dollar global brand.
