Indian businessman Desh Bandhu Gupta has an estimated net worth of $4.88 billion as of March 2017, according to Bloomberg. With his wealth, he is now considered by Forbes as the world's 613 wealthiest person and India's 21st richest man. Desh Bandhu Gupta was born in Mumbai India. He is a graduate of Bombay University. Forbes reported in 2013 that Desh Bandhu Gupta is currently married with five children.

Desh Bandhu Gupta is the current Chairman of Lupin Limited. Desh Bandhu Gupta founded the pharmaceutical company in 1969 with Rs. 5,000 capital. From a small pharmaceutical company, Lupin developed into one of the largest manufacturers of drugs for tuberculosis in the world today. The company was reported to earn revenues amounting to $1.5 billion. In addition to its six research centers set in Japan and India, Lupin Limited is currently operating in 12 factories.