Many Indians have moved overseas in search of new beginnings, but few have achieved extraordinary international success like Sri Prakash Lohia. Born on August 11, 1952, in Kolkata, Lohia made a life-changing decision in 1973 to move to Indonesia with his father, Mohan Lal Lohia. There, he laid the foundation of his global business journey by launching PT Indo-Rama Synthetics, a firm that started producing spun yarns in 1976. What began as a modest textile operation would later evolve into Indorama Corporation, a global leader in petrochemicals and industrial manufacturing.
Lohia pursued his college education at Delhi University before venturing into business. Now a citizen of Indonesia, he resides in London, UK, and is globally known for his dominance in the petrochemical sector. His success story is closely tied to Indorama’s rise as a powerhouse producing polyester, packaging materials, fertilizers, medical gloves, fibers, and more. The company operates across several continents, reinforcing its international footprint.
According to Forbes, Sri Prakash Lohia has amassed a fortune of $8.7 billion, placing him among the wealthiest Indian-origin businessmen in Southeast Asia. His son, Amit Lohia, is also actively involved in the family’s corporate operations, while his daughter, Shruti Hora, is based abroad.
Sri Prakash Lohia’s personal life connects him to another business giant — he is married to Seema Mittal, the sister of steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal. This bond links two of the most influential Indian-origin business families in the world.
Apart from serving as the Chairman of Indorama Corporation, Lohia is also a key figure at Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, which is listed on the Thai Stock Exchange. With over 40 years of business expertise, Lohia continues to influence the global industrial landscape through innovation and strategic leadership.
