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Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao

Founder & Group Chairman, GMR Group · India

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-07

Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao is the CEO of GMR Group (GMRINFRA). Rao is based in India. Rao was born in 1950 in Rajam and educated at Andhra University.

Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao is an Indian mechanical engineer and industrialist born in 1950. He founded GMR Group in 1978, a global infrastructure developer operating in airports, energy, highways, and urban development sectors across 7 countries.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage of Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao has highlighted operational milestones at GMR Group's infrastructure ventures, including the early completion of Bhogapuram airport, alongside legal proceedings involving a luxury farmhouse property linked to the group's leadership. The headlines reflect both the executive's infrastructure achievements and ongoing corporate and personal matters drawing media attention.

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Born
July 14, 1950 · Rajam
Citizenship
India
Education
Andhra University

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Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao: FAQ

Who is Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao?
Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao is the Founder & Group Chairman of GMR Group, based in India.
What company does Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao lead?
Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao is CEO of GMR Group.
Where was Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao educated?
Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao studied at Andhra University.