Anil Agarwal
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As an industrialist
The scrap dealer-turnedbillionaire is one of the most visible faces of Indian business overseas, leading Vedanta to be one of the world's largest diversified resources company with revenues of $12.9 billion (Rs.77,400 cr) in fiscal 2014.
He set a shining example for Indian businessmen on September 25, when he donated 3/4ths of his wealth to charity after being influenced by Bill Gates, whom he had met earlier this year.
Pedalling partners
He loves cycling, and married Kiran Gupta, once his fellow cyclist.They can still be seen riding in London's Hyde Park.
Mine or setback
In January 2015, the government rejected a proposal to mine bauxite at Niyamgiri Hills in Odisha following opposition from tribals.Vedanta wanted it to feed the Lanjigarh alumina refinery.