In a remarkable tale of luxury and opulence, meet Pankaj and Radhika Oswal, an affluent Indian-origin couple based in Switzerland, who have recently acquired one of the world’s top 10 most expensive and lavish residences. This dreamy abode, named ‘Villa Vari,’ comes with a jaw-dropping price tag of $200 million, equivalent to approximately Rs 1,649 crores.
Designed by renowned interior designer Jeffrey Wilkes, the Swiss mansion was originally owned by Greek heiress Christina Onassis. The Oswals, with their immense wealth and taste for extravagance, have extensively renovated the residence, adorning it with lavish furnishings and artifacts from around the globe.
Nestled amidst the snow-capped peaks of Mt Blanc, Villa Vari spans a vast 40,000 square meters, making it the largest property in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. Located in the scenic Swiss village of Gingins, just a short 15-minute drive from Geneva, this mansion radiates luxury and sophistication.
The Oswal family, including daughters Vasundhara and Ridi, recently moved into their stunning new home, named after their children. Vasundhara, a finance graduate with distinction, serves as the Executive Director of PRO Industries and Director General of Axis Minerals. Meanwhile, Ridi is pursuing chemical engineering in London and has made a mark as a successful singer-songwriter in the Indo-Western pop industry.
Despite possessing a staggering net worth of USD 3 billion and owning businesses spanning petrochemicals, real estate, fertilizers, and mining, the Oswal family has maintained a low profile. Their international conglomerate, ‘Oswal Group Global,’ boasts companies like ‘PRO Industries PTE LTD,’ overseeing the largest ethanol plant in East Africa, ‘Axis Minerals,’ a major bauxite mining project in West Africa, and ‘Burrup Fertilizers,’ the world’s largest liquid ammonia production company.
Beyond their business endeavours, the Oswal family aimed to infuse ‘Villa Vari’ with Indian heritage, seamlessly blending it with modern style. This acquisition cements their status as a formidable force in both the business and luxury real estate worlds.
