Canadian Warren Buffett - Prem Watsa

Prem Watsa, who migrated to Canada with just $8 and an engineering degree, is now the 'Canadian Warren Buffett’.

He heads the $10 billion annual revenue-generating Fairfax Financial Holdings.

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He has also made some profitable investments in Indian companies, notably Digit Insurance.

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Beyond his business acumen, he is also on the boards of educational institutions and healthcare organizations.

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A philanthropist by heart, Watsa's deep commitment to his Indian roots was evident in his contributions to various initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Despite his remarkable achievements, Watsa keeps a low public profile.

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