Lakshmi Mittal is an Indian-born steel magnate and the chairman of ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steelmaking company. Born on September 15, 1950, in Rajasthan, India, he studied at the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi before moving to the UK in the 1970s to expand his family's steel business. Under Mittal's leadership, ArcelorMittal grew through strategic acquisitions, including the merger with Arcelor in 2006. He is known for his significant contributions to the global steel industry and has been recognized as one of the wealthiest individuals in the world, with a focus on sustainable practices in steel production.