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K. H. Puttaswamy Gowda Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth1954

Age69 Years (as of 2023)

BirthplaceKarnataka, India

ProfessionPolitician, Entrepreneur, Social Activist

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseAnusuya Gowda

FamilyTwo sons: K. P. Srinivas and K. P. Pawan

Net worthRs. 1,267 crore

K. H. Puttaswamy Gowda Biography

K. H. Puttaswamy Gowda is an Indian entrepreneur, social activist and independent politician from Karnataka. A B.Com graduate and founder of several firms,

Early life and background
Kannaghatta Puttaswamy Gowda Srinivas, commonly known as K. H. Puttaswamy Gowda, was born in Karnataka in 1954. He completed undergraduate studies in commerce at Government Ramnarayan Chellaram College under Bangalore University between 1973 and 1975 and holds a B.Com degree. He is Indian by nationality and follows Hinduism.

Career
Puttaswamy Gowda’s professional life spans business, social work and electoral politics. He established a company in Bengaluru in 2000 originally named M/S Asian Cylinders Limited, which was later renamed Asian Fab Tec Limited in 2006. He became a director of Asian Fab Tec Limited in December 2013. Over the years he has taken on directorships in several private companies, including Asian Power Projects Private Limited (from June 2016), Ark Clean Energy Private Limited (from March 2017), and, in March 2023, Evexia Nutritions Private Limited, Zass Rubber Products Private Limited and Canara Pipes Private Limited.

His companies have been involved in infrastructure work; Asian Fab Tec Limited received acknowledgement from the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company for managing power supply during a major international aerospace event and for installing an 11KV feeder in a Bengaluru locality.

Politics and public service
Puttaswamy Gowda contested the 2023 Karnataka Assembly election as an independent candidate from the Gauribidanur constituency. He won the seat, defeating the Indian National Congress candidate N. H. Shivashankara Reddy by a margin of 37,286 votes.

Alongside his business pursuits, he is active in social initiatives. He founded the KHP Foundation and serves as its president. The foundation focuses on programs for underprivileged communities in Karnataka, with particular attention to youth development, providing sports equipment to emerging athletes and recognizing achievements in government examinations. He is described in public records as a social activist in addition to his work as an entrepreneur and legislator.

Personal life
Puttaswamy Gowda is married to Anusuya Gowda, who is identified as a businesswoman. The couple have two sons, K. P. Srinivas and K. P. Pawan, both noted as businessmen. His father was Honne Gowda (deceased). Physically, public profiles list his height at approximately 168 cm (about 5 feet 6 inches) with dark brown eyes and black hair.

Public profile
Official records classify Puttaswamy Gowda as an independent politician. He has been profiled in public disclosures that list his income, assets and business interests for the 2022–2023 period. Those disclosures report substantial movable and immovable assets and state an income figure and an estimated net worth for 2023. In July 2023 media reports identified him among India’s wealthier members of state legislatures.

Latest updates
In the run-up to and during 2023, Puttaswamy Gowda expanded his corporate directorships and secured the Gauribidanur assembly seat as an independent candidate. His foundation continued work supporting youth and athletes in Karnataka. No additional public developments beyond 2023 are included in the available material.
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Recent Work

Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly (Gauribidanur)

Elected as an independent candidate in the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections; won by a margin of 37,286 votes.

2023
Director appointments at multiple companies

Took on directorships at Asian Fab Tec Limited (2013), Asian Power Projects Private Limited (2016), Ark Clean Energy Private Limited (2017), and several companies in March 2023.

2013-2023
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Career Highlights

  1. Founded M/S Asian Cylinders Limited in 2000 (later renamed Asian Fab Tec Limited)
  2. Elected to the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from Gauribidanur as an independent in 2023
  3. Founder and president of the KHP Foundation, focused on youth and sports support in Karnataka
  4. Held directorships across energy, manufacturing and nutrition-related private companies
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Net Worth

Rs. 1,267 crore

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was K. H. Puttaswamy Gowda born?

1954

What is K. H. Puttaswamy Gowda known for?

Politician, Entrepreneur, Social Activist

What is K. H. Puttaswamy Gowda’s marital status?

Married

Who is K. H. Puttaswamy Gowda married to?

Anusuya Gowda

What is K. H. Puttaswamy Gowda’s net worth?

Rs. 1,267 crore