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Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
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- Born 23 March 1953
- Age 71
- Birth Place Bengaluru
- Profession Founder & Chairperson Of Biocon
- Company Biocon
- Citizenship India
- Residence Bengaluru
- Awards Padma Shri (1989), Padma Bhushan (2005), Othmer Gold Medal (2014)
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Kiran Mazumdar Shaw BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 22 Jan 2025
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw: A Biotech Pioneer Born March 23, 1953, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is a prominent Indian businesswoman and philanthropist, renowned for her contributions to the biotechnology sector. She founded Biocon Limited and Biocon Biologics Limited, Bangalore-based biotechnology companies, establ...
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw PERSONAL LIFE
| Spouse | John Shaw (1998; died 2022), |
| Education | Bangalore University (B.Sc.), Melbourne University (M.S.) |
KIRAN MAZUMDAR SHAW NEWS
‘Shoddy and ill-maintained’: Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw highlights poor condition of Hosur road, NHAI responds
April 06, 2026 5:44 pm
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw had tagged Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari in her post.
Top 10 self-made women billionaires of 2026: 3 Indian women among the global 50
March 25, 2026 5:45 am
Hurun Global Richest Self-Made Women in the World 2026 List: The report highlights that the number of self-made women billionaires has doubled over the past decade, while their total wealth has increased by 52 per cent, rising from $310 billion in 2023.
USC presents inaugural India Awards, honours Narayana Murthy, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Sandeep Tandon
December 11, 2025 9:23 am
USC noted that the award also acknowledges Murthy’s philanthropic engagement in education, research and rural development through initiatives supported by him and Sudha Murty. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and Sandeep Tandon were also honoured at the event.
‘Dancing like kids’: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Sudha Murty shake a leg to dhol beats at Eric Mazumdar’s wedding baraat in Bengaluru
November 13, 2025 12:42 pm
While Kiran Mazumdar Shaw donned an elegant lehenga, Sudha Murty exuded grace in her signature traditional saree.
After Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's viral post on Bengaluru’s potholes, DyCM Shivakumar objects to ‘constant criticism’, cites Rs 1,000 crore sanctioned for road repair
October 14, 2025 9:46 pm
Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s X post on Bengaluru’s potholes received 13,000 likes within a day.
‘Disgusting sight’: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw reacts to viral video showing Bengaluru garbage-filled road
May 15, 2024 12:09 pm
The viral video shows piles of garbage on the Outer Ring Road in Bengaluru.
Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw says purchased electoral bonds at personal level, firm not involved
March 18, 2024 11:19 am
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw was responding to reports that Biocon had donated to the JD(S) through electoral bonds.
‘Shameful gender bias’: Kiran Mazumdar reacts to video on Pink Tax
March 13, 2024 5:02 pm
According to the World Economic Forum, gender-based price disparities are called Pink Taxes.
International Women's Day: Top women entrepreneurs & their educational qualifications
March 09, 2024 9:32 am
Take a look at some of the biggest women entrepreneurs and the institutes who made them skill-ready for their top positions.
