PROFILE: Who is Rajiv Ruparelia, Education, Net Worth and Family

The world has woken to shocking news of the untimely death of Rajiv Ruparelia.

Rajiv is a prominent Ugandan businessman and Managing Director of the Ruparelia Group, a conglomerate with diverse interests in real estate, hospitality, finance, education, and agriculture.

Born on January 2, 1990, in Uganda, Rajiv is the youngest child and only son of Sudhir Ruparelia, a billionaire businessman, and Jyotsna Ruparelia, a devoted mother who played a significant role in shaping his upbringing.

Education

Rajiv’s educational journey began at the International School of Uganda (ISU) before moving to Kabira International School, a venture of the Ruparelia Group.

He later attended Dragon School in Oxford and Haileybury College in the UK. During his time at Haileybury, Rajiv got suspended for standing up against racist remarks towards Ugandans and blacks.

Rajiv graduated with a degree in Business Administration, majoring in Financial Management, from Regent’s University London in 2013.

Net Worth

Rajiv’s net worth is closely tied to the success of the Ruparelia Group, estimated to be over $1 billion.

His wealth stems from the various companies under the group, including Premier Recruitment Limited, Crane Management Services Limited, Delhi Public International School, Goldstar Insurance Company Limited, and Speke Resort and Conference Center, among others.

Family

Rajiv comes from a close-knit family. His father, Sudhir Ruparelia, is a renowned businessman and founder of the Ruparelia Group.

His mother, Jyotsna Ruparelia, is a devoted homemaker who ensured her children received a well-rounded education and upbringing. Rajiv has two elder sisters, Meera and Sheena.

Meera is married to Ravi Kotecha and manages over 400 properties at Meera Investments, while Sheena is married to Jay Sakaria and serves as a Director within the Ruparelia Group. Rajiv is married to Naiya Khagram Ruparelia, and they have one daughter together.

Personal Life and Interests

Rajiv is passionate about sports, particularly motorsports, golf, and rugby. He won the Champion of the Kabalega Rally in Hoima in 2019 and is a strong advocate for sports promotion in Uganda.

Through the Ruparelia Foundation, Rajiv supports various charitable initiatives, including providing scholarships to talented students like Fresh Kid and Felista Da Superstar.