Binod Chaudhary & Family: At a Glance

Age: 57

Source of Wealth: Diversified Conglomerate

Country of Citizenship: Nepal

Marital Status: Married

Children: 3

Binod Chaudhary is Nepal's first billionaire but built most of his fortune overseas. His Cinnovation/Chaudhary Group, owns among much else, popular instant noodle brand Wai Wai, a controlling stake in Nepal's Nabil Bank and a string of luxury hotels with India's Taj hotel chain. His grandfather, a textile trader, migrated from Rajasthan and started supplying goods to the erstwhile rulers. His father opened country's first department store. Binod skipped college to join the family trade at age 18. Singapore arm Cinnovation and other overseas interests are managed by sons Rahul and Varun, both non-residents. Eldest son Nirvana, overseas domestic businesses. A fitness fanatic, Chaudhary goes trekking in the Himalayas every year.

Notable links for Binod Chaudhary & Family in Forbes Billionaire’s 2013 -

The World's Billionaires - The Richest People On The Planet 2013

http://www.forbes.com/billionaires/#page:136_sort:0_direction:asc_search:_filter:All%20industries_filter:All%20countries_filter:All%20states

Billionaires 2013: Notable Newcomers - Top 21 notable Billionaires of 2013

http://www.forbes.com/pictures/emeg45fdgf/binod-chaudhary/

Forbes Video - The new Billionaire's of 2013

http://landing.newsinc.com/forbes/video.html?vcid=24515556&freewheel=91218&sitesection=forbes

Binod Chaudhary & Family Profile

http://www.forbes.com/profile/binod-chaudhary/