Nusli Neville Wadia was born on 15 February 1944 in Bombay (now Mumbai). He is a grandson of Muhammad Ali Jinnah and a son of Neville Wadia and Dina Wadia. He is married to Maureen Wadia with whom he has two sons, Ness Wadia and Jehangir Wadia.
Age in 2025
As of 2025, Nusli Wadia is 81 years old.
Business Career
He heads the Wadia Group, which owns Bombay Dyeing and Britannia Industries, and has interests in real estate, chemicals, among others. He rescued Bombay Dyeing in the 1970s and grew Britannia to one of the largest FMCG companies. They also started GoAir (since renamed Go First), which unfortunately became bankrupt in 2023.
Net Worth in 2025
Forbes has estimated that in 2025, Nusli Wadia will have a net worth of approximately US$5.8 billion (approximately 46,500 crore). He is largely a self-made man through his investments in Britannia and Bombay Dyeing.
Monthly Income
Precise monthly earnings are undisclosed, with billions of dollars being earned by dividends and investments. His monthly returns based on his wealth are estimated in hundreds of crores, but a specific monthly figure is not available and is estimated at about a rough yearly figure.
Strengths & Challenges
His strength is in toughness, diversification, and preservation of old brands such as Britannia. Some of the challenges are the collapse of Go First and future succession planning since he becomes older.
Conclusion
Nusli Wadia is a strong business name in India at the age of 81. He has created a legacy in Britannia and Bombay Dyeing with an estimated net worth of $5.8 billion despite misfortune such as Go First. His narrative is one of the strengths and the perenniality of the old Indian business families.
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