Siddharth Balachandran

Siddharth Balachandran (born June 1, 1976) is an Indian investor, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. He serves as executive chairman and chief executive officer of Buimerc Corporation Ltd, an investment holding company based in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), with operations in the United Arab Emirates and India. He holds a 3.01% stake in the Bombay Stock Exchange, the largest individual holding, and 0.38% of the National Stock Exchange of India.

Balachandran began his career in India before moving to the UAE in 2002, where he held leadership positions in the construction material trading sectors. He later established Buimerc Corporation and its subsidiaries. His investments include holdings in financial institutions, education-related companies, and other sectors in India and the Gulf region.

He has served with India Club Dubai, the Indian Business and Professional Council, and the UAE–India Business Council, and has supported education, healthcare and welfare projects through the Buimerc India Foundation and other groups. In 2023, he received the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, the highest honour presented by the Government of India to non-resident Indians for contributions in various fields. Provided by Wikipedia