Early Life
Samir Uttamlal Mehta was born into a Gujarati Jain family in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. He holds a master's degree from the B.K. School of Business Management.
Rise to Success
Samir Mehta co-runs the Torrent Group alongside his brother, Sudhir Mehta. The Torrent Group was established by their late father, U. N. Mehta. Samir has been instrumental in expanding the group's operations. Under his leadership, the group has expanded into sectors such as pharmaceuticals and power generation.
Key Business Strategies
Samir Mehta runs the pharmaceutical unit of Torrent Group, with Torrent Pharmaceuticals becoming one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in India. He also holds a stake in Torrent Power, which provides electricity. Samir's emphasis on professional organizational design and operational efficiency has built a strong generic business platform in Torrent Pharma.
Philanthropy
In March 2024, the Mehta family announced a philanthropic donation of Rs 5,000 crore through their charitable foundation UNM Foundation to focus on healthcare, education, and arts and culture.