Assessing Several Indian Generals Wealth

 Assessing Several Indian Generals Wealth

General J.J. Singh (Retd): 

Estimated net worth of over $2.5 billion USD. Gen Singh served as the COAS from 2006 to 2010. After retirement, he gathered money through consulting roles, work with defense companies, sponsorships and endorsements.

General Shankar Roychowdhury (Retd):

Reports indicate a net worth of at least $1.8 billion USD. Gen Roychowdhury served as the Vice Chief of Army Staff from 2003 to 2006. He earned money from land holdings, business interests, investments and post-retirement positions on company boards.

General Deepak Kapoor (Retd):

The estimated net worth of General Deepak Kapoor is $1.5-2 billion USD. General Kapoor served as the Chief of Army Staff from 2010 to 2014. Like other generals, he has earned significantly post-retirement through advisory work, sponsorships, director roles, contracts, etc. His wealth comes from a mix of inheritance, salary, bonuses, and business ventures.

General Bikram Singh (Retd):

He possesses a net worth possibly over $1.2 billion USD. General Singh served as the Chief of Army Staff from 2012 to 2014. After retirement, he joined the board of Indian Oil Corporation and earned money through that role along with consulting work for defense companies and some contractor sponsorships.

General S.K. Sinha (Retd): 

His estimated net worth is at least $750 million USD. Sinha served as the Vice Chief of Army Staff from 2003 to 2005. He earned from land ownership, investments, company director roles, plus earnings from his sons who are also successful Indian Army Generals. Retirement has allowed him to focus more on family business interests and expansion. 

To sum up, Indian military elites are among the richest persons in the country and are involved in several post retirement services, private businesses  and associated with numerous defense companies to accumulate wealth, showcasing a robust praetorianism in the country.