West Bengal is not only known for its culture and history, but many big industrialists of the country have also emerged from here. But do you know who is the richest person in this state and what is his net worth? Many interesting things related to his success story, business empire and luxury lifestyle may surprise you. Let us know special information about the richest person of West Bengal.
Benu Gopal Bangur is the richest in West Bengal
Benu Gopal Bangur is the richest person in West Bengal. Bangur belongs to a well-known business family of Kolkata. After a split in the family in the 1990s, the reins of Shree Cement came into his hands. Today the reins of this company are in the hands of his son Hari Mohan, who was made the chairman after Bangur stepped down in 2022. His grandson Prashant is the vice chairman of the company. In October 2024, Shree Cement entered into an agreement with the Department of Internal Trade of the Government of India, under which the company will provide financial assistance to manufacturing startups.
Cement tycoon Benu Gopal Bangur’s wealth comes from his major stake in ‘Shree Cement’; It is one of the lowest cost cement manufacturing companies in India. Shree Cement, which started in 1979 in Jaipur, sells cement under brand names like ‘Shree Ultra Rust Proof’, ‘Bangur Cement’ and ‘Rockstrong’.
What is the total net worth?
According to Forbes, Benu Gopal Bangur’s net worth in 2026 was recorded at $6 billion on April 5, 2026. In the 1950s and 1960s, the Bangur’s were one of the top ten business families of India. Bangur supports the conservation and afforestation of the sand dunes near the Lord Brahma Temple in Pushkar, Rajasthan. Benu Gopal Bangur was born in 1931 in a Marwari family in Kolkata and studied at Calcutta University. He has also been awarded the ‘Padma Bhushan’, one of India’s highest civilian honours.
