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India.com
6 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Who is Leena Tewari? Meet woman who bought India's most expensive flats in Mumbai for Rs…, her business is….
The cost of flats in various Indian cities is soaring, with Gurugram and Mumbai at the center of the discourse. In Gurugram, penthouses, flats, and apartments are being sold for Rs 125–150 crore and even higher in some cases. But did you know that the most expensive flat in India is in Mumbai? You guessed it! The record-breaking sale for India's most expensive flat occurred this year at the end of May. And, of course, it was in Worli, Mumbai. But do you know who the owner of this ultra-luxury flat is and what price was paid? Who is the billionaire owner who bought India's costliest flats? India's costliest flat was acquired in May by Leena Tewari. Leena purchased two luxury duplexes near the sea in Worli, Mumbai, for Rs 639 crore. She also paid Rs 63.9 crore as stamp duty and GST, bringing the total cost to roughly Rs 703 crore. The duplex apartments cover 22,572 sq ft from the 32nd to the 35th floor of the 40-storey Naman Xana building at Worli Sea Face, which has views of the Arabian Sea. According to the media reports, the cost works out to over Rs 2.83 lakh per sq. ft. on carpet area. How much did Leena pay for these premium properties? Leena Tewari paid more than Rs 63.9 crore in stamp duty and Goods & Services Tax (GST) to register the properties. She is the granddaughter of Vithal Balkrishna Gandhi, who founded USV Private Limited. In 1961, her grandfather established the company in collaboration with Revlon, and it has held its position as a leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology company in India. What record did this purchase set in the Indian real estate market? According to Forbes, Leena Tewari's real-time net worth is $3.9 billion. Presently, she is the 964th richest person in the world. In 2023, Forbes India ranked her as the 45th richest Indian woman. She is wealthier than Biocon's Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and Nykaa's Falguni Nayar. Her net worth was estimated to be $3.7 billion in 2023. Leena is the Chairperson of Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company, USV India. USV went international with the purchase of the German generics company Juta Pharma in 2018. Leena's daughter Aneesha Gandhi Tewari, who has a Ph.D. in molecular biology from MIT, joined the USV board in 2022. Leena was born in suburban Mumbai on March 9, 1957. After studying commerce at the University of Mumbai, she completed an MBA at Boston University. Leena eventually returned to India, where she continued to run the family business. According to Forbes, USV specializes in diabetic and cardiovascular drugs, with a diverse portfolio that includes biosimilar drugs, injectables, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). According to the official website of USV, its mission is to continue to be recognised as a reliable provider of healthcare products and services by customers the world over. It aims to create and sustain a work environment that values people, promotes learning, nurtures innovation and leads to collective excellence.
India.com
27-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Business Idea: Kerala-Based Mother And Son Duo Earn Rs 40,000 Per Day With Mushroom Farming Biz
photoDetails english The success story of a mother and son duo from Kerala --Leena and Jithu-- is about the mushroom farming business model reminds us that if we put in the necessary effort and are enthusiastic about something, we will eventually succeed. Updated:Jun 27, 2025, 10:05 AM IST 1 / 9 For Kerala-based mother and son duo Leena Thomas and Jithu Thomas, patience and hard work have been the secret to success for their flourishing mushroom cultivation business. What started as a humble hobby evolved into a thriving business and generated substantial income for the mother-son duo. 2 / 9 Together, the duo grows over 100 kg of mushrooms every day and their mushroom farming business brings in around Rs 40,000 per day. The success story of Leena and Jithu reminds us that if we put in the necessary effort and are enthusiastic about something, we will eventually succeed. How Leena's Mushroom started? 3 / 9 The journey began with Jithu's simple engagement with his mother, starting with just one mushroom bed. What started as a hobby soon turned into a part-time business for Jithu. They embarked on a journey of discovery through trial and error and learned priceless lessons from both success and failure. Throughout the journey, they set up various components of the mushroom business. Later, they set up a high-density farm and a state-of-the-art spawn lab which transitioned a part-time endeavor to a full-time professional business. Huge area of mushroom cultivation 4 / 9 Located in Piravom, Leenas mushroom farm spans 5000 sqft in area with a capacity of 20,000 beds and yields 4 tons of fresh mushrooms monthly. The team includes 15 employees, with a focus on empowering women, who comprise 80 percent of the workforce. How is mushroom cultivated? 5 / 9 Mushrooms need a controlled climate to grow, with temperatures that shouldn't drop below 30 degrees Celsius. In light of this, the mother-son duo has designed the room and its settings in such a way that around 20,000 beds can be positioned in a space where usually only 5,000 beds are placed. Care taken to ensure healthy mushroom 6 / 9 Growing mushrooms is a difficult endeavour. Mushroom crops are fragile and extremely sensitive. A slight change in temperature or the advent of pests can totally destroy the crop. Keeping these in mind, the mother-son duo works tirelessly to ensure that the crops remain healthy and are suitable for human consumption. Mushroom Farming business earns substantial profit 7 / 9 The mushroom farming business of Leena and Jithu brings in Rs 40000 per day. The mushrooms are sold directly to retailers and no middlemen are involved to keep prices low and make better profits. Mushroom farming biz: Product range 8 / 9 Beyond fresh mushrooms, Leenas Mushroom offers mushroom starter kits, spawn, mushroom grow room, mushroom beds and farm consultation. Farm consultation services and courses offered 9 / 9 Leena's Farm also offers farm consultation services. It provides aspiring farmers with the assistance and guidance to start their own mushroom farms and contribute to the growth of this industry. Additionally, mushroom cultivation courses are available. The course blends essential theory with hands-on practical knowledge, giving candidates the confidence and skills to thrive in the flourishing mushroom industry.
India Gazette
25-06-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Delhi HC issues notice on plea of Leena Paulose for medical treatment at hospital of her choice
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice on the plea of Leena Paulose, the wife of Sukesh Chandrasekhar, seeking a direction to authorities for treatment and diagnosis at a hospital of her choice. She has been diagnosed with tuberculosis. Justice Renu Bhatnagar issued notice to the Prosecution agencies and listed the matter for hearing on July 2. Her regular bail plea has also already been fixed for that date. Leena has moved the applications seeking directions to avail herself of the best possible in-custody private medical treatment and diagnosis at a hospital of her own choice, as the same is not feasible or adequately available within the confines of the jail premises or government hospitals. Advocate Anant Malik, alongwith Paul John Edison and Tanya Sharma, appeared for Leena. It is submitted that she is a 42-year-old woman who has recently been diagnosed with Tuberculosis, a serious communicable disease requiring immediate and continuous medical attention. It is also submitted that the continued incarceration of the Applicant under such medical conditions, without proper diagnosis and effective treatment, poses a grave and imminent threat to her life and health, thereby violating her basic human rights and Fundamental Rights enshrined under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. She was arrested in September 2021. Her bail application is also pending before the High Court. Her earlier bail application was rejected on 19 May 2023. At the time, arguements on charge were going on. Still, arguements on charges are going on behalf of accused persons, nothing has changed. It is submitted that a Woman is entitled to special treatment while considering the bail of a woman under PMLA, the counsel added. (ANI)
Daily Mail
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Western Sydney voices outrage over Trump's Iran strike: What residents REALLY think as tensions rise in the Middle East
The escalating conflict between Iran and US-backed Israel has members of Sydney 's Middle Eastern diaspora both worried about the impact on people in the region and angry at the leaders who are risking a devastating war. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for calm on Monday, urging Iran not to retaliate against airstrikes by the US and Israel against its nuclear facilities, but the Islamic Republic did fire missiles at US military bases in the region. On Tuesday US President Donald Trump announced there would be a ceasefire between the Iran and Israel, which is set to begin at 2PM AEST. Though the conflict is taking place thousands of kilometres away, its impact is deeply felt in Australia, particularly among Middle Eastern and Muslim communities. Many fear for their families and loved ones overseas. 'We are very worried, it's a very dangerous situation,' said Leena, a woman of Egyptian background, speaking on Haldon Street in Lakemba, a predominantly Muslim hub in Sydney's southwest. 'Iran is so erratic, you don't know what they're going to do next.' Leena was critical of those who led the attacks on Iran, calling U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'war criminals.' 'They should both have their heads against a wall and shot,' she said. Local resident Moni also expressed alarm at the US's growing involvement, seeing parallels to the bombing that led to the 2003 invasion of Iraq. She questioned the legitimacy of Israel and America preventing Iran from producing nuclear weapons, given both those countries have huge stockpiles of such arms. 'It's not about the nuclear weapons... they want to rule, they want to take from everyone,' she said. Moni cautioned the Australian government not to follow the United States into the conflict. '[Australia] is a country of peace. Why would we want to be dragged in?' She also voiced doubts that the Trump administration paid any attention to the interests of Australia. Albanese's planned face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump at last week's G7 summit was cancelled when Trump left early amid the worsening crisis. The two leaders are still yet to meet in person, seven months on from Trump's election win, and despite major issues of concern such as the imposition of US trade tariffs on Australian goods, and a formal review about whether to go ahead with the AUKUS submarine deal. A plan for Albanese to attend the NATO meeting in an effort to secure a meeting with Trump was floated, but it has since been dashed. 'This war is not about helping anyone, it's not about looking after people, the war is not about saving you or me,' Moni said. 'This war is just horrible.' Another resident, Sam, who has friends and family in both Lebanon and Iran, shared his anxiety about the growing instability in the region. 'A lot of people have family overseas. My sister-in-law is going to Lebanon, and now she's not sure if she should go,' he said. 'Is it going to escalate to that stage where they close the airports, and you get locked in and can't come back? We've had that issue before.' He condemned the rising civilian death toll in the regionand said it had become too distressing for him to even follow the news. 'More innocent people are dying in the crossfire. It's not right. How long are they going to keep going with this?' 'When I see innocent kids, I can't look. I have kids of my own.' Molly, a local resident and mother, is not from a Middle Eastern background but was in solidarity with the surrounding community. She expressed longstanding support for Palestine and said the recent escalation had left her feeling anxious for the people around her. 'I love this community. We share the same values,' she said. 'I care for my neighbours and their families overseas. It is horrible to see what is happening.' The human toll is mounting. According to Iranian health authorities, more than 400 Iranians have been killed since the conflict began. Israel has reported at least 25 deaths in the same period from Iranian missiles, and with both sides continuing to launch retaliatory strikes, the death toll is expected to rise. NBC has reported that Iran had warned Trump they would activate sleeper cells within the US to launch retaliatory terror attacks if its nuclear sites were targeted. In response to the reports, Prime Minister Albanese reiterated his call for de-escalation. 'We're opposed to any action against Australians, or indeed against anyone else,' he said. 'What we want to see, as President Trump has said, is peace going forward. There's an opportunity for that to occur.' He added that Australia's terror threat level had not changed as a result of the conflict. 'The ASIO Director-General and our security intelligence agencies are constantly engaged in monitoring,' he said. 'There's been no change in any of the advice that has been issued.' Local resident Apurba echoed the calls for peace, saying further escalation would only worsen the humanitarian crisis. 'We should absolutely be against the war,' he said. He added that human rights across the region remained a major concern. More than 4000 Australians in Israel and Iran have registered with DFAT should they need assistance getting out of an expanded warzone. The Australian government's Smartraveller website has updated its travel advice for Australians overseas, with several Middle Eastern countries now listed under heightened alert levels. Multiple destinations including Iran, Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and Iraq, have been marked as 'do not travel' or 'exercise a high degree of caution', reflecting growing concerns over regional instability. 'We continue to advise Australians do not travel to (these countries) due to the volatile security situation and the risk it could deteriorate with little notice.' The conflict between Israel and Iran erupted a week ago, when Israel launched an attack against the Islamic republic's missile capabilities, claiming it was on the verge of developing nuclear weapons. Israeli strikes on Iran have killed at least 639 people and wounded 1300 others, according to a Washington-based Iranian human rights group. Israel says Iran's retaliatory strikes have killed at least 24 and wounded hundreds more.
NDTV
13-06-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Chanel's Global CEO Leena Nair Receives UK's Commander Of The British Empire Honour
Leena Nair, the Global Chief Executive Officer of Chanel, has been honoured with the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Prince William, Prince of Wales. This recognition, which is a part of the 2025 King's New Year's Honours list, celebrated her contributions to the retail and consumer sector. The CBE is one of the UK's most prestigious civilian honours, awarded special honour given to individuals for significant achievements or outstanding service to the UK in areas such as the arts, sciences, charity, public service, and business. A Chanel's official statement as quoted by Fortune read, "Leena has built a global reputation for progressive human-centered leadership, delivering holistic business impact for the long-term. Under Leena's leadership, Chanel has continued to drive its brand excellence, enhance client experience, and accelerate its sustainability commitments." British-Indian business executive Leena Nair took the helm at Chanel in January 2022. She became Chanel's first female and Indian-origin CEO. She has since been praised for her progressive, human-centric leadership style which prioritises long-term business impact and social responsibility. Under her leadership, Chanel has reportedly strengthened its brand identity, improved client engagement, and made significant progress on its sustainability goals. Notably, the company has increased its financial support to Fondation CHANEL, benefiting over 9 million women and girls worldwide. Before joining Chanel, Leena served Unilever for three decades, serving as the company's Chief Human Resources Officer and a member of their Executive Committee. She was raised in Kolhapur, India.
