Lakshmi Mittal
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
5
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Lakshmi Mittal's legacy is defined by historic firsts and unprecedented scale in the steel industry. He was the first Indian citizen to crack the top ten richest people in the world, reaching third place on the Forbes list in 2005. His creation of ArcelorMittal stands as the largest steel company outside China, a feat achieved through the bold 2006 merger that consolidated fragmented global assets. Beyond business, his humanitarian impact is recognized through the establishment of the Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute at Harvard University, a premier center for South Asian studies.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Padma Vibhushan
India's second-highest civilian award for distinguished service.
Commandeur de la Légion d'honneur
France's highest order of merit for contributions to the French economy.
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Awarded for services to business and industry.
Honorary Doctorate
Recognized for contributions to global business.
Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted for leadership in the steel sector.
Rankings & Lists
Forbes World's Richest People
Sunday Times Rich List
Magazine Covers
Time Magazine
December 2005
International Newsmaker of the Year
Forbes
February 2005
World's Richest People
Records & Feats
First Indian in Top 10 Richest
Became the first Indian citizen to enter the top ten of the Forbes World's Richest People list.
Largest Steel Company Creation
Created ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel producer outside China, through the $36 billion merger.