Lakshman Das Mittal


Lakshman Das Mittal is an Indian businessman. He is the owner and chairman of Sonalika Group. He is the 52nd richest person in India. He has been the Chairman of Tractor Manufacturer's Association of India and member of National Council of Confederation of Indian Industry.

Early life and education

Mittal has completed his Master of Arts from Punjab University. In 1962 he began manufacturing wheat threshers with the help of local blacksmiths in Hoshiarpur, Punjab. The following year the family goes bankrupt and by 1970 his net worth was Rs 1 lakh. He tells
"Once I applied for dealership of Maruti Udyog but was rejected. Today, I give out dealerships".