Who Is Vidhi Shanghvi? The Heir To Rs 4 lakh Crore Pharmaceutical Business

Vidhi Shanghvi serves as the Vice President and Head of Consumer Healthcare, Nutrition, and India Distribution at Sun Pharma, where she has played a crucial role in shaping the company's strategy

Vidhi Shanghvi, the daughter of Dilip Shanghvi, the founder of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries and an heir to the company's vast healthcare empire, has reportedly garnered significant attention for her growing influence in the Rs 4.35 lakh crore business. Along with her brother, Aalok Shanghvi, she is set to play a pivotal role in the future of the pharmaceutical giant.

Vidhi Shanghvi holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, positioning her well to continue her father's legacy, according to The Economic Times. As of December 15, 2024, Forbes reports that Dilip Shanghvi, her father, is India's wealthiest healthcare billionaire, with a net worth of approximately $29.2 billion.

At present, Vidhi Shanghvi serves as the Vice President and Head of Consumer Healthcare, Nutrition, and India Distribution at Sun Pharma, where she has played a crucial role in shaping the company's strategy for over 10 years. In addition to this leadership role, she is a non-executive director at Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company (SPARC), a subsidiary focused on clinical-stage biopharmaceutical products. Prior to her executive positions, Vidhi gained experience in marketing at Sun Pharma India.

Social Work

Outside of her corporate responsibilities, Vidhi is a passionate advocate for mental health. She founded a non-profit organisation dedicated to helping individuals prioritise their mental well-being by providing effective solutions.

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is the fourth-largest speciality generic pharmaceutical company globally, with annual revenues of $5.4 billion, according to its official website. The company operates 43 manufacturing facilities and delivers high-quality, affordable medicines to healthcare professionals and patients in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Ambani Connection

Vidhi Shanghvi is married to Vivek Salgaocar, the son of prominent Goan industrialists Shiv and Ranjana Salgaocar. Through her marriage, Vidhi also has ties to the Ambani family. As noted in the report, Deepti, one of Mukesh and Anil Ambani's sisters, is married to Dattaraj Salgaocar, the brother of Shiv Salgaocar.