Leena Gandhi Tewari, one of India’s most powerful yet low-profile businesswomen, has made headlines with a record-breaking purchase of two sea-facing luxury duplex apartments in Worli, Mumbai, worth ₹639 crore — the most expensive residential real estate deal in Indian history. Including stamp duty and taxes, the total cost rises to approximately ₹703 crore.
These 22,572 sq ft duplexes, spread across the 32nd to 35th floors of the upscale Naman Xana building, offer sweeping views of the Arabian Sea. The purchase price comes to over ₹2.83 lakh per sq ft, setting a new benchmark in Mumbai’s ultra-luxury real estate segment.
Who is Leena Gandhi Tewari?
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Chairperson of USV Pvt. Ltd., a leading Indian pharmaceutical firm known for drugs like Glycomet (diabetes) and Ecosprin (blood thinner).
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Daughter of Vithal Gandhi, USV’s founder, who co-launched the company with Revlon in 1961.
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Ranked among India’s richest women, with an estimated net worth of $3.9 billion (as of May 30, 2025, per Forbes).
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Known for maintaining a low public profile, despite her growing financial influence and philanthropic interests.
Family & Legacy
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Married to Prashant Tewari, an IIT and Cornell-educated mechanical engineer, who is actively involved in USV.
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Their daughter, Dr. Aneesha Gandhi Tewari, holds a Ph.D. in molecular biology from MIT and joined USV’s board in August 2022, signaling the next generation’s involvement in the company.
Influence Beyond Business
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Leena is known to be a close confidante of Nita Ambani, further indicating her social prominence within India’s elite circles.
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Her real estate acquisition not only underscores her wealth, but also her position as a key player in India’s growing luxury and business landscape.
With this strategic and symbolic purchase, Leena Tewari has quietly reasserted her clout in corporate India and real estate, embodying both financial power and personal discretion — a rare combination in today’s high-profile business environment.
