PP Reddy, who hails from a farmer's family, has become India's top businessman with a net worth of $2.1 billion according to Forbes.
Megha Engineering and Infrastructure, founded by PP Reddy in 1989 with just two employees, has become a major player in India's infrastructure sector, with projects both within the country and overseas.
Reddy's biggest project to date, the Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project, has a cost of $14 billion and is designed to provide water supply to Telangana.
PP Reddy's 'Diamond House' in Hyderabad becomes a popular landmark in the city due to its unique design resembling a sparkling diamond, made entirely of glass.