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Venkatachalam Sthanu Mani
Founder at
JUST DIAL LIMITED
Net worth: 36 M $ as of 30/04/2026
Profile
Venkatachalam Sthanu Mani is the founder of Just Dial Ltd., serving as Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director & MD since 2013.
Mr. Mani is also the founder of Ask Me Services.
Current jobs include Director at Genesis Colors Ltd., Director at Just Dial Global Pvt Ltd. since 2010, Director at Superstar Ventures Pvt Ltd., Director at Just Dial, Inc., Director at Reliance Gas Lifestyle India Pvt Ltd., Director at MyJD Pvt Ltd. since 2018, Director at Reliance Retail & Fashion Lifestyle Ltd., Director at 7-India Convenience Retail Ltd., and Director at Mesindus Ventures Pvt Ltd. Former jobs include Director at Reliance Retail Ltd., Director at Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd., Director at Reliance Brands Ltd., Managing Director at General Atlantic LLC from 2007 to 2012, Member-Finance, Compliance & Account Team at Reliance Industries Ltd., Chief Financial Officer at Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd., and Principal at United Database (India) Pvt Ltd. Education includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Delhi.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JUST DIAL LTD. 7.61% | 30/09/2025 | 64,68,187 ( 7.61% ) | 36 M $ | 30/04/2026 |
Venkatachalam Sthanu Mani active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| JUST DIAL LIMITED | Founder | 20/12/1993 |
Mesindus Ventures Pvt Ltd.
 Mesindus Ventures Pvt Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides computer related services | Director/Board Member | - |
7-India Convenience Retail Ltd.
 7-India Convenience Retail Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Engages in retail sale of specialized goods | Director/Board Member | - |
Reliance Gas Lifestyle India Pvt Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Genesis Colors Ltd.
 Genesis Colors Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Operates as a holding company with interests in operating fashion brands | Director/Board Member | - |
Reliance Retail & Fashion Lifestyle Ltd.
 Reliance Retail & Fashion Lifestyle Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Operates as a online fashion store | Director/Board Member | - |
Just Dial Global Pvt Ltd.
 Just Dial Global Pvt Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal, accounting, book-keeping and auditing services | Director/Board Member | 18/03/2010 |
MyJD Pvt Ltd.
 MyJD Pvt Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides local search related services | Director/Board Member | 06/04/2018 |
Just Dial, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 19 |
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General Atlantic LLC
 General Atlantic LLC Investment ManagersFinance General Atlantic invests in both public and private companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on climate, consumer, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, and technology sectors. It participates in late and growth stage transactions. The firm acquires minority interest. | Finance |
Reliance Industries Ltd.
 Reliance Industries Ltd. Oil Refining/MarketingEnergy Minerals Engages in hydrocarbon exploration and production, petroleum refining, marketing and retail activities | Energy Minerals |
University of Delhi
 University of Delhi Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Reliance Retail Ltd.
 Reliance Retail Ltd. Discount StoresRetail Trade Operates retail outlets | Retail Trade |
Just Dial Ltd.
 Just Dial Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides local search related services | Technology Services |
Genesis Colors Ltd.
Genesis Colors Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Operates as a holding company with interests in operating fashion brands | Distribution Services |
Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd.
 Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides internet broadband services | Communications |
United Database (India) Pvt Ltd. | |
Just Dial Global Pvt Ltd.
Just Dial Global Pvt Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal, accounting, book-keeping and auditing services | Commercial Services |
Superstar Ventures Pvt Ltd.
 Superstar Ventures Pvt Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business services | Commercial Services |
Just Dial, Inc. | |
Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd.
 Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates consumer electronics stores | Retail Trade |
Reliance Brands Ltd.
 Reliance Brands Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails and distributes apparel, footwear and luxury products | Retail Trade |
Ask Me Services | |
Reliance Gas Lifestyle India Pvt Ltd. | |
MyJD Pvt Ltd.
MyJD Pvt Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides local search related services | Technology Services |
Reliance Retail & Fashion Lifestyle Ltd.
Reliance Retail & Fashion Lifestyle Ltd. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Operates as a online fashion store | Retail Trade |
7-India Convenience Retail Ltd.
7-India Convenience Retail Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Engages in retail sale of specialized goods | Retail Trade |
Mesindus Ventures Pvt Ltd.
Mesindus Ventures Pvt Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides computer related services | Technology Services |
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