The High-Octane World and Hard Crash of Tobacco Heir Shivam Mishra

New Delhi, February 9, 2026: In the elite circles of North India’s industrial corridors, the name Shivam Mishra was once synonymous with a brand of opulence that bordered on the cinematic. As the scion of the Banshidhar Tobacco empire, Mishra’s life was a curated gallery of high-end horology, sprawling estates, and an automotive stable that would rival a Middle Eastern prince.

However, following a series of high-profile Income Tax raids and a recent catastrophic accident in Kanpur, the gold-plated veneer of this “tobacco prince” has begun to crack under the weight of legal and public scrutiny.

A Fleet Worth Fifty Crores

The world first got a glimpse into the staggering scale of Mishra’s wealth during the massive Income Tax Department raids in 2024. While the business side of the raids focused on alleged financial discrepancies and tax evasion by the Banshidhar Tobacco Company, it was the discovery at Mishra’s Vasant Vihar residence in Delhi that grabbed national headlines.

Mishra’s driveway served as a private showroom for the world’s most exclusive marques. The crown jewel was a Rolls-Royce Phantom, valued at approximately ₹16 crore. Flanking it were a McLaren, a Porsche, and a Lamborghini. Most notably, every vehicle in this multi-million dollar fleet shared a common signature: the distinct registration number ‘4018’.

Beyond the garage, the extravagance continued. Investigators reportedly seized:

• Luxury Watches: A collection including a diamond-studded timepiece valued at nearly ₹2.5 crore.
• Cash and Assets: Roughly ₹4.5 crore in liquid cash and documents detailing overseas financial webs.

The Lamborghini Revuelto: From Trophy to Tragedy

For a man who lived life at full throttle, the Lamborghini Revuelto was the ultimate symbol of status. Launched in India with a price tag exceeding ₹8.89 crore (ex-showroom), the Revuelto is a rare hybrid supercar with a waiting list that stretches into late 2026.

However, that prestige turned into a public relations nightmare on a Sunday afternoon in Kanpur. Witnesses in the upscale Gwaltoli area described a scene of pure chaos as a speeding Revuelto—allegedly driven by a 45-year-old Shivam Mishra—lost control on the VIP Road.

“The car first hit an auto-rickshaw and then crashed into a parked motorcycle, flinging the rider nearly 10 feet into the air,” an eyewitness recounted.

The aftermath left several pedestrians injured, including a man named Taufiq who sustained serious leg injuries. Reports from the scene alleged that Mishra was in an inebriated state, though legal proceedings are ongoing to verify these claims. The wreckage of the ₹10-crore machine against an electric pole served as a stark, metallic reminder of the thin line between luxury and recklessness.

The Empire Under Fire

Behind the fast cars is the Banshidhar Tobacco Company, a titan in the industry that supplies raw materials to major pan masala brands across India. Managed by the Mishra family—including KK Mishra and Shivam—the company is currently navigating a storm of allegations regarding its turnover.

While the company officially declared an income of roughly ₹20 to ₹25 crore, investigative agencies have pegged the actual turnover at upwards of ₹150 crore. The discrepancy has led to a complex investigation involving both Income Tax and GST violations, shifting the narrative from one of business success to one of systematic evasion.

The Cost of the “VVIP” Lifestyle

Shivam Mishra’s story is increasingly being framed as a cautionary tale of the “rich and reckless.” From posing in front of his fleet with the flamboyance of a Bollywood star to facing FIRs for a high-speed crash, the transition has been swift.

As Kanpur police seize the mangled Lamborghini and the IT department continues to peel back the layers of the family’s financial “4018” empire, the lavish life of Shivam Mishra faces its toughest test yet: the accountability of the law.