Binod Chaudhary is a prominent Nepalese billionaire businessman, politician, and philanthropist. As the chairman and president of the Chaudhary Group (CG), he wields significant influence in Nepal’s business landscape. His estimated net worth of $1.8 billion places him among the world’s wealthiest individuals.

CG Corp Global, part of the Chaudhary Group, boasts an extensive portfolio spanning 160 companies and 123 brands across five continents and 27 countries. With a workforce exceeding 15,000 people, the group’s diverse interests include banking, insurance, finance, housing, and real estate. Notably, Binod Chaudhary holds a controlling stake in Nepal’s Nabil Bank and is the force behind CG Foods, the maker of the popular Wai Wai noodles. Wai Wai’s overseas factories in India, Serbia, and Bangladesh are complemented by a new one under construction in Egypt. The company also plans to introduce a range of sauces.

In the hospitality sector, CG owns and manages 143 properties, including a string of luxury hotels in collaboration with India’s Taj hotel chain. Binod Chaudhary’s sons, Nirvana, Rahul, and Varun, play integral roles in running the group. While Nirvana and Rahul serve as managing directors within Nepal, Varun contributes from overseas. Binod Chaudhary’s entrepreneurial journey began with his late father, who opened Nepal’s first department store. Additionally, he actively participates in politics, representing the Nepali Congress as a member of parliament.

His remarkable achievements extend beyond business, making him a trailblazer in Nepal’s economic landscape. Binod Chaudhary’s legacy as the country’s first dollar billionaire, as recognized by Forbes, underscores his enduring impact and entrepreneurial spirit.