Cyrus Poonawalla

Profession: Businessman
Date of Birth: 11 May 1941

Written by Ajay Bhatia ▦ Last Updated: May 4, 2026 Fact-Checked

Cyrus Soli Poonawalla is an Indian billionaire businessman and the founder of the Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer.

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Cyrus Poonawalla: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Family, and Personal Details

Name	Cyrus Poonawalla
Date Of Birth	11 May 1941
Age	85 Years
Birth Place	Pune, Maharashtra, India
Profession	Businessman
Current Residence	Pune, Maharashtra, India
Religion	Zoroastrianism
Nationality	Indian
Zodiac Sign	Taurus
Hobbies	Horse racing, collecting vintage cars

Cyrus Poonawalla: Education

Education Qualification	Bachelor of Arts/Science, Doctorate
College(s)	Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, Pune University

Cyrus Poonawalla: Family

Father	Soli Poonawalla
Mother	Gool Poonawalla
Spouse	Villoo Poonawalla
Children	1 son

Cyrus Poonawalla: Net Worth

Net Worth	$26.19 Billion (approx.)

Sources: Compiled from official corporate biographies, public statements, and media reports.

Cyrus Poonawalla: Overview

Cyrus Soli Poonawalla was born on 11 May 1941 in Pune, Maharashtra, India, into a Parsi family. He founded the Serum Institute of India in 1966, which has grown to become the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer by doses, supplying over 1.5 billion doses annually. He is also the chairman of Poonawalla Fincorp. For his immense contributions to healthcare and medicine, he has been awarded the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan by the Government of India. As of 2026, his net worth is estimated at over $26 billion, making him one of the wealthiest individuals in India.