Meet Vidhi Shanghvi: The Woman Running a ₹4.35 Lakh Crore Company Tied to Mukesh Ambani

Vidhi Shanghvi, daughter of billionaire Dilip Shanghvi, is a big figure in Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. This is a giant pharmaceuticals company with a market capitalization of ₹4.35 lakh crore. Vidhi has been shaping the growth and innovation of this company for over ten years, as Vice President and Head of Consumer Healthcare, Nutrition, and India Distribution.

A Trailblazer in Healthcare

She is an alumna of the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. She has graduated in Economics from there. In addition to being a senior executive in Sun Pharma, Vidhi serves as a non-executive director of Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Limited, SPARC-the company’s clinical-stage biopharmaceutical arm.

Vidhi has also strong dedication towards campaigning for mental health. She came up with a non-profit initiative, Mann Talks, for spreading mental well-being through free, holistic remedies. The passion for social causes combined with her corporate success adds a newer dimension to an impactful career profile.
Vidhi’s personal connections link her to some of India’s most prominent business families. She is married to Vivek Salgaocar, son of Shiv and Ranjana Salgaocar, a well-known industrialist family from Goa. This ties her to the Ambani family as well—Mukesh and Anil Ambani’s sister, Deepti Salgaocar, is married to Vivek’s uncle, Dattaraj Salgaocar.

Driving Innovation at Sun Pharma

Under Vidhi, Sun Pharma is still expanding its consumer healthcare segment with new innovative products and strengthening its position in the key markets. Her strategic vision has helped the company establish a position as a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry.

Vidhi Shanghvi’s story is that of business acumen, social responsibility, and influential connections that make her a significant figure in India’s corporate and social landscape.