Michelle and Yohan Poonawalla, a billionaire entrepreneur couple, bought a mansion in South Mumbai in 2024 worth Rs 450 to 750 crore. It is an astonishing 30,000-square-foot villa in the Cuffe Parade neighborhood. The couple is planning the mansion’s renovation through Mrs. Poonawalla’s home design studio MYP. 

Adar and Yohan Poonawalla are first cousins and established Indian businessmen related to famous philanthropist Mr. Cyrus Poonawalla. Adar Poonawalla manages the Serum Institute of India whereas Yohan Poonawalla is the chairman of Poonawalla Engineering Group and stud farms.

Michelle Poonawalla, Yohan Poonawalla’s wife, grew up between the UK and India. She completed her education at American College, London, and earned a degree in Interior design. Now, Michelle lives with her husband in Pune, India. 

The Poonawalla couple is gifted with two kids, a boy and a girl, named Zayan and Tania respectively. They are often seen attending various events with their lovely children. 

Yohan Poonawalla is a multiskilled businessman. He is the head of the Poonawalla Engineering Group which includes two firms namely El-O-Matic India Pvt Ltd and Intervalve Poonawalla Ltd. Having a great love for horses, Yohan is also managing the Poonawalla Stud Farms and Poonawalla Racing and Breeding. For his exceptional directing skills, he was also appointed as the director of Poonawalla Financials Pvt Ltd.

The Poonawalla Engineering Group is estimated to generate an annual turnover of more than Rs. 26 billion. The Poonawalla Group has expanded into a diversified institution having a network of offices all over India and comprehensive research abilities.

Yohan Poonawalla has brought many laurels to the Poonawalla Group for his extraordinary business skills. These awards include 

• The “Best Enterprise” award for the Intervalve Poonawalla Ltd was honored by the European Business Assembly
• “Asia Person Of the Year Category- Global Leadership” award by India-UAE Business and Social Forum
• “Outstanding Achievement Award for Industrial Development” presented by The Indian Economic Development and Social Responsibilities. 
• “Global Achievers Award” by the Citizens Integration Peace Institution

Yes, Michelle Poonawalla, a well-known artist and philanthropist, is Mr. Yohan Poonawalla’s beloved wife and soulmate. 

Michelle and Yohan Poonawalla are one of the most successful business couples in India. Yohan Poonawalla is the successor of Mr. Zavaray Poonawalla, a sibling of Mr. Cyrus Poonawalla, and a stakeholder in the Serum Institute of India. Michelle Poonawalla is a renowned humanitarian and artist famous for her expressive art pieces.

Mr. Yohan Poonawalla is the current managing director of the Poonawalla Stud farms and Poonawalla Racing and Breeding. He was appointed to this position for having a unique passion and dedication for horses.

Mr. Yohan Poonawalla, a versatile entrepreneur, is currently serving as the chairman of Poonawalla Financials Pvt. Ltd. He has invested in many properties in Pune and Mumbai adding to the Poonawalla Group’s assets.

Mr. Zaravaray Poonawalla is the father of Yohan Poonawalla. He is the elder brother of Mr. Cyrus Poonawalla, a profound philanthropist in India. Mr. Zavaray co-established the prominent Serum Institute of India along with his brother.

Yohan Poonawalla belongs to the Parsi (Zoroastrian) religion. He is the grandson of Mr. Soli Poonawalla a horse lover and breeder from Pune. 

 The Poonawalla Fincorp is currently ranging between Rs. 219- 519.70 according to the last 52 weeks’ share market data.

Intervalve Poonawalla Ltd. is a prominent division of the Poonawalla Engineering Group. The company manufactures a wide variety of valves such as Butterfly, Ball, Gate, Globe, Dual Plate, and Lift Check valves. These products are primarily used in many industries including oil & gas, chemicals, minerals, mining, steel, power, pharmaceuticals, paints, fertilizers, petrochemicals, water, and other key global process industries.

Yohan Poonawalla is the chairman of the Poonawalla Engineering Group owning two divisions named Intervalve Poonawalla Ltd. and El-O-Matic Pvt. Ltd. Besides, he is a major stakeholder in the Serum Institute of India. 

Michelle Poonawalla is the beloved daughter of Mr. Phiroze Vazifdar and granddaughter of Jehangir Vazifdar, a prominent artist of his times. Michelle acquired a love for art from her grandfather as she grew up seeing his works.

Michelle uses her complete name as Michelle Yohan Poonawalla. She is a notable artist and social worker inspired by her grandfather for art and Mother Teresa for social activities. 

Mr. Yohan Poonawalla is one of the richest businessmen in India with over INR 26 billion annual turnover from the Poonawalla Engineering Group. Additionally, he has assets including Poonawalla Stud Farms and a luxury car collection worth over Rs 100 crores.

 Yohan Poonawalla is on the list of the wealthiest Indian Businessmen. However, his net worth is less than Mukesh Ambani making him not richer than Ambani.

 Yohan Poonawalla has an impressive collection of four Ferraris, one Lamborghini, and three Rolls Royce cars. In his vintage car collection, he owns a Bentley Mark VI Touring Saloon, a 1927 Rolls-Royce 20 HP Tourer, a 1962 Rolls-Royce Phantom V, a 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith DH Foursome Coupe, and a Lincoln Continental 4-door Convertible ‘Popemobile. There are the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Mercedes Benz 190 SL Roadster, Bentley Flying Spur Speed, and Hamann Tycoon X6M in his amazing vehicle collection.

The Rolls-Royce ‘17EX’ from the famous Indian industrialist Yohan Poonawalla’s collection won the top prize at the Valletta Concours organized in Malta. Yohan owns several vintage and iconic cars that bring honors at distinguished motor shows

 Mr. Yohan Poonawalla joined the ‘1000 Miglia Experience UAE’, known as the most beautiful race in the world, for the second time in a row. In 2023, Yohan drove the Rolls-Royce Phantom V chassis 5LCG25 for a thousand miles through seven emirates and two countries.

Yes, Yohan Poonawalla actively partakes in Corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities including education, healthcare, and city development. He has been honored with many awards, namely, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Excellence Award and AsiaOne Person of the Year Global Leadership Award & Global Achievers Award.

Yes, Yohan Poonawalla is an active social worker who has been working for education and healthcare in India for several years. His wife Michelle Poonawalla is also an eminent philanthropist who has exhibited her art works for charity purposes. She is also connected to several NGOs in Mumbai and Delhi

Yohan Poonawalla’s 1928 Rolls-Royce 17EX became the first car owned by an Indian that won the ‘Best in Show’ award at the 2024 Valletta Concours, Malta. 

Yes, Yohan Poonawalla owns the largest car collection in India including several unique and antique cars. He is recognized as YZP among car lovers and his friends for his strong passion for four-wheelers

Yohan Poonawalla accepted the Annual Vintage Car Fiesta award in the classic car category for the 1949 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith in 2023. In the same show, he earned a special recognition award for restoring historical automobiles and making India acknowledged worldwide.

Yohan Poonawalla’s grandfather Mr. Soli Poonawalla established the stud farms in 1946 foreseeing the future of horse breeding in the country. Now, Yohan Poonawalla is managing Poonawalla Stud Farms for breeding and Racing.

Yohan Poonawalla grabbed the “Classic Car Ambassador of the Year” title from Octane magazine in 2023. Therefore, he was chosen as India’s Motoring Ambassador to the world for showcasing India’s motoring tradition worldwide.

The Historic Motoring Awards recognize the passion and excellence for conserving and maintaining vintage vehicles. In 2023, Yohan Poonawalla grabbed the “Classic Car Ambassador of the Year” award from the Historic Motoring Awards

Yohan Poonawalla is the first and only Indian who won the “Classic Car Ambassador of the Year” award at the Historic Motoring Awards in 2023. Additionally, he is the first-ever Indian on the global list of “Top 100 Classic Car Collectors”.

The Poonawalla family is renowned for their social work efforts in the education and healthcare sectors. Now, Yohan Poonawalla has undertaken noble initiatives and endeavors. He feels honored to carry forward the legacy of supporting the underprivileged. Yohan participates in a variety of corporate social responsibility activities, including schools, hospitals, gardens, leprosy care, and city development.

Yohan Poonawalla was recognized as India’s Motoring Ambassador to the world for showcasing India’s motoring tradition worldwide. He also won the “Classic Car Ambassador of the Year” title from Octane magazine in 2023.

Yohan Poonawalla is a great inspiration for upcoming entrepreneurs. He has demonstrated his multiple skills in distinct business areas under the Poonawalla Group. Apart from being a successful entrepreneur, he also inspires the younger vehicle and horse admirers.

Yohan Poonawalla has an impressive collection of four Ferraris, one Lamborghini, and three Rolls Royce cars. In his vintage car collection, he owns a Bentley Mark VI Touring Saloon, a 1927 Rolls-Royce 20 HP Tourer, a 1962 Rolls-Royce Phantom V, a 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith DH Foursome Coupe, and a Lincoln Continental 4-door Convertible ‘Popemobile.

There are the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Mercedes Benz 190 SL Roadster, Bentley Flying Spur Speed, and Hamann Tycoon X6M in his amazing vehicle collection.

Yes, Yohan Poonawalla added the Rolls Royce black and silver Phantom worth about $920,000 to his collection recently. This royal car is known as Maharaja’s car which is now in the YZP collection.

Yohan Poonawalla completed his education at Wadia College Pune and higher education in the UK. He is a multi-talented entrepreneur who is managing businesses in several industries including Poonawalla Engineering Group and Poonawalla Financials Pvt. Ltd. Additionally, he is serving as the director at the Poonawalla Stud Farms for being a horse lover as his father and other family members.  Apart from being a businessman, Yohan Poonawalla is a great car lover. He has a car collection including various antique car models that have won many awards at several car shows.