- Source of Wealth: Infrastracture
- Age: 69
- Birth Place: Andhra Pradesh, South india
- Marital Status: Married
- Full Name: Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao
- Nationality: India
- Date of Birth: July 14, 1950
- Ethnicity: Indian
- Occupation: Businessman
- Education: Andhra University
- Children: 3
Mechanical engineer and businessman G.M. Rao has an estimated net worth of $1.1 billion as of March 2013 according to Forbes. Rao is known as the founding member of GMR Group, an India-based global infrastructure operator and developer.
Founded in 1978, the GMR Group has made global presence by building infrastructure projects in several countries which include the Maldives, Singapore, India, Turkey, Indonesia and South Africa. Initially, the company started with its agricultural endeavors with focus on Jute, Sugar, and Breweries industries but later expanded into infrastructure. Today, GMR Groups holds interests in highways, energy, airports and urban infrastructure.
Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao was born on July 14, 1950 in Andhra Pradesh, India. He is a graduate of Andra University. Currently based in Bangladore University, G.M. Rao is currently married with three children.