Binod Chaudhary listed in 2013 Billionairs.
Net worth: $1 billion
Country: Nepal
Source of wealth: Diversified
Hailing from a business clan with Indian roots, Binod Chaudhary is Nepal's first billionaire. From supplying goods to the erstwhile royal family and opening the country's first department store, the Chaudhary Group's interests today include banking, foods, cement, real estate, hotels, power and electronics.
Chaudhary's net worth is 1 billion U.S. dollars and has been named as the 1342nd richest individual in the world, according to the magazine which publishes the billionaires' list every year.
The magazine has also placed Chaudhary as one of the 21 " notable newcomers" among those making debut onto the list.