Indian billionaire Ajay Piramal plans to step down from Shriram Capital

Indian billionaire Ajay Piramal plans to step down from Shriram Capital

A file photo of Ajay Piramal. Piramal Capital currently manages assets in excess of Rs.22,000 crore, with specifically tailored investment strategies for real estate, infrastructure and other special situations. Photo: S. Kumar/Mint

Ajay Piramal said he plans to resign as chairman of Shriram Capital Ltd., the Indian non-bank finance company backed by South Africa’s Sanlam Group, as he works to sell his stake in Shriram’s parent group.