Born in Kathmandu, Nepal
Binod Chaudhary
विनोद चौधरी
Chairman of Chaudhary Group (CG Corp Global); Nepal's first billionaire
Currently Chairman and President, Chaudhary Group (CG Corp Global)
About
Binod Chaudhary took charge of his family’s trading business in Kathmandu when he was young. He grew it into a large company called CG Corp Global. The company sells consumer goods and works in finance and hotels. It now works in more than 30 countries.
He has also served several terms in Nepal’s parliament.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1955-04-14
- Birthplace
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Profession
- Businessman, Politician, Philanthropist
- Current role
- Chairman and President, Chaudhary Group (CG Corp Global)
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Alive
Current roles
Chairman and President
Chaudhary Group (CG Corp Global)
Previous roles
Member of Parliament, Pratinidhi Sabha
Federal Parliament of Nepal · 2022-12-22–2025-09-12
Member of Parliament (party list)
Nepali Congress · 2018-03-04–2022-09-18
Education
Durbar High School
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
Career & life timeline
- 1955-04-14
- 1968
Chaudhary Group founded
- 1995
Acquired a controlling stake in Nabil Bank, Nepal's first private-sector commercial bank
- 2013-02
Recognized as Nepal's wealthiest person and only billionaire
Achievements
Founded the Wai Wai instant noodle brand, now sold in more than 30 countries
Recognized as Nepal's first and only billionaire
2013
Organizations & affiliations
- Chaudhary Group
- CG Corp Global
- Nabil Bank
Last updated: 2026-08-31