A piece of paper was the only thing that decided whether the story of Kushal Pal Singh would be written in golden words or not. The man himself recalls the very instance when he was offered Rs 26 lakh for his share in DLF. It was then, when he questioned his decision and decided to not let go of what he had.
The success of Kushal Pal Singh, the CEO of DLF is the perfect example of thinking twice before taking a step. He was always a man of big dreams and wanted to change the landscape of Gurgaon, the city that is now a corporate hub and houses multinationals, startups and billions of residents.
Early in his life, he once met Rajiv Gandhi, when the soon to become Prime Minister’s car broke down midway. A small conversation between the two included a question from Rajiv Gandhi to Pal. Gandhi enquired what the man was doing in the middle of an open land. “I am dreaming, dreaming of a new city,” was the answer.
With a charisma and the strength to take bold decisions, the CEO of DLF ventured and took the first steps towards his goal. Slowly, he transformed Gurgaon and made it the epicenter for trade and commerce in Northern India.
Basic Information
| Name | Kushal Pal Singh Tewatia |
| Category | Real Estate Developer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma Mater | Graduation in science, Meerut College, Uttar Pradesh,
Aeronautical Engineering from UK |
| Occupation | Chairman and CEO, DLF Limited |
| Net Worth | US $18.1 billion as on July 2025 |
| Birthday | 15 November 1931 |
| Birth Place | Bulandshahar, Uttar Pradesh |
| Age | 94 |
| Spouse | Indira Singh |
| Father | Chaudhary Mukhtar Singh Tewatia |
| Mother | Details not publicly disclosed |
| Children | Rajiv Singh, Renuka Talwar and Pia Singh |
Kushal Pal Singh Family Details
The real estate business tycoon is married to Indira Singh. He is a father to three children, one son, Rajiv Singh and two daughters, Renuka and Pia Singh.
Managing his business further, Rajiv Singh is the vice chairman of the DLF group. Rajiv Singh’s wife, Kavita is the advisor to DLF Commercial Developers Ltd and DLF Universal Ltd. the couple has two daughters working for DLF. While Renuka Singh is married to the non-executive director of DLF, G S Parmar, K P Singh’s younger daughter Pia Singh working as a full-time director for DLF.
| Relation | Name | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Father | Chaudhary Mukhtar Singh | Prominent lawyer from Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh |
| Mother | Not publicly known | No reliable information available |
| Wife (Late) | Indira Singh | Daughter of Chaudhary Raghvendra Singh; passed away in 2018 |
| Father-in-law | Chaudhary Raghvendra Singh | Founder of DLF Limited in 1946 |
| Son | Rajiv Singh | Current Chairman of DLF Limited; took over leadership from K. P. Singh |
| Daughter-in-law | Kavita Singh | Interior designer; known for luxury projects |
| Daughter | Renuka Talwar | Director at DLF Foundation; involved in philanthropy |
| Son-in-law | G.S. Talwar | Industrialist; associated with pharmaceuticals and other businesses |
| Grandchildren | Anushka Talwar, Rahul Singh, and others | Private lives; not much public info available |
Kushal Pal Singh Net Worth
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Net worth in 2025 is ₹1.54 lakh crore (INR) and $18.1 billion (USD).
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Kushal Pal Singh ranks 10th among India’s richest individuals and 124th globally in 2025.
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He built his wealth through DLF, a real estate company that develops homes, offices, malls, and townships.
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He began his career as a Captain in the Indian Army, later joining his father-in-law’s real estate business, which he expanded significantly.
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His name appeared in the Panama Papers, but no major consequences followed.
Awards and Honors
| Name(Year) | Awarding organisation |
| Officer of the Order of St. Charles( 4 October 2010) | By Prince Albert II of Monaco |
| Padma Bhusan Award(26 January 2010) | Government of India |
| Richest real estate baron and eighth richest person in the world(24 March 2008) | Forbes |
| Samman Patra Award(2000) | Government of India for top taxpayers of Delhi region |
| Delhi Ratna Award | Government of Delhi for contribution in the development of Delhi |
| Indian of the Year Award(2008) | NDTV for contribution towards growth of Indian economy. |
| Entrepreneur of the Year award(2011) | The Asian Awards |
Lifestyle of Kushal Pal Singh
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Luxury Homes & Properties: Owns high-end residences in Delhi, London, and Dubai, including ultra-luxury apartments at DLF Camellias.
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Land Holdings: Controls over 10,000 acres of land, including the vast DLF City township in Gurugram.
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Car Collection: Known to drive a black Mercedes-Benz E-230, reflecting his taste for classic, understated luxury.
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Hobbies: Enjoys golf and tennis, and has a passion for fine art and music.
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Signature Style: Often seen wearing a maroon silk pocket square, adding a personal touch to his formal wear.
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DLF CEO Kushal Pal Singh arrives in Jamnagar, Gujarat for the three-day pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.
Career
The man who is now known as the one who transformed a barren landscape into one of the most valued places, was once a soldier fighting for the nation. Though this might come as surprise, Kushal Pal Singh was an Indian army officer, commissioned into the 9th Deccan Horse Cavalry Regiment.
Born on November 15, 1931 in Bulandshahar, Uttar Pradesh, he graduated in Science from Meerut College, Uttar Pradesh. He moved to UK after his graduation to pursue Aeronautical Engineering, after which he was selected in the army.
The iconic real estate company happened in his life when he was working with American Universal Electric Company and it merged with DLF. This is when he took over as the Managing Director of DLF along with Chaudhary Raghuvender Singh.
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