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Elon Musk is the richest person in the world with a net worth of USD 435.3 billion. Meanwhile Mukesh Ambani the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries is the richest person in India. His net worth is USD 103 billion as per Forbes. But have you ever wondered who the richest person in Nepal? Who is Nepal’s richest man? What is the net worth of Nepal’s richest man? Notably Nepals only billionaire Binod Chaudhary with a net worth of USD 2 billion made the list for Forbes too. According to Forbes The Richest People In The World list Binod Chaudhary with a net worth of USD 2 billion ranks at 1763 position. Binod Chaudhary is Nepal’s richest man and its only billionaire. Chaudhary is the chairman of the Chaudhary Group (CG). Apart from being a businessman he is a politician and philanthropist. Chaudhary made his debut on the Forbes billionaire list in 2013 with an estimated net worth of USD 1 billion. Today Chaudharys wealth has grown to USD 2 billion (over Rs 15000 crore). Chaudhary is best known for developing the highly successful instant noodle brand Wai Wai turning a simple notion into an internationally successful business. Born in Kathmandu to a Marwari family with deep entrepreneurial roots Binod Chaudharys grandfather was an Indian migrant who started the family textile business in Nepal. Chaudharys father expanded the family business into construction and other industries. Binod Chaudharys childhood and upbringing provided a strong foundation for his future career as an entrepreneur. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Binod Chaudhary is Nepal’s richest man and its only billionaire. Binod Chaudharys grandfather was an Indian migrant. Chaudhary made his debut on the Forbes billionaire list in 2013. Influenced by his familys entrepreneurial heritage and by Bollywoods Amitabh Bachchan Chaudhary took cues from JRD Tatas business philosophy. These influences guided and inspired his ideals and thinking toward business.