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India is home to over 200 billionaires, ranking third globally behind the US and China. These billionaires span industries from oil to technology, retail, pharma, and real estate. According to the latest Forbes data, here are the Top 20 richest person in India.
1. Mukesh Ambani
Net Worth: ~$101.9 Billion
Source of Wealth: Reliance Industries – Oil, Gas, Retail, Telecom
Highlight: Only Indian billionaire in the $100B+ club.
2. Gautam Adani
Net Worth: ~$60.3 Billion
Source of Wealth: Adani Group – Infrastructure, Energy, Logistics
Highlight: Recovered strongly after market setbacks, still India’s #2.
3. Savitri Jindal & Family
Net Worth: ~$36.4 Billion
Source of Wealth: O.P. Jindal Group – Steel & Power
Highlight: Richest woman in India, continuing her late husband’s legacy.
4. Shiv Nadar
Net Worth: ~$32.2 Billion
Source of Wealth: HCL Technologies – IT Services
Highlight: A pioneer of India’s IT revolution.
5. Dilip Shanghvi
Net Worth: ~$24.5 Billion
Source of Wealth: Sun Pharma – Pharmaceuticals
Highlight: Built India’s largest pharmaceutical company.
6. Cyrus Poonawalla
Net Worth: ~$23.6 Billion
Source of Wealth: Serum Institute of India – Vaccines
Highlight: Known as the “Vaccine King” of the world.
7. Kumar Mangalam Birla
Net Worth: ~$21.5 Billion
Source of Wealth: Aditya Birla Group – Conglomerate
Highlight: Diversified empire spanning metals, cement, telecom, and more.
8. Radhakishan Damani
Net Worth: ~$19.9 Billion
Source of Wealth: DMart – Retail & Investments
Highlight: Self-made retail billionaire, mentor to many stock market investors.
9. Lakshmi Mittal
Net Worth: ~$18.9 Billion
Source of Wealth: ArcelorMittal – Steel
Highlight: Runs the world’s largest steel company.
10. Kushal Pal Singh
Net Worth: ~$16.0 Billion
Source of Wealth: DLF – Real Estate
Highlight: India’s real estate tycoon credited with transforming Gurgaon.
11. Ravi Jaipuria
Net Worth: ~$16.2 Billion
Source of Wealth: RJ Corp – Beverages, Fast Food, Healthcare
Highlight: The “cola king” of India, bottling partner for Pepsi.
12. Uday Kotak
Net Worth: ~$13.3 Billion
Source of Wealth: Kotak Mahindra Bank – Banking & Finance
Highlight: Founded one of India’s most respected private banks.
13. Azim Premji
Net Worth: ~$12.0 Billion
Source of Wealth: Wipro – IT Services
Highlight: Known as the “Czar of the Indian IT industry” and major philanthropist.
14. Mangal Prabhat Lodha
Net Worth: ~$10.4 Billion
Source of Wealth: Lodha Group – Real Estate
Highlight: Among India’s wealthiest real estate magnates.
15. Pankaj Patel
Net Worth: ~$9.5–10 Billion
Source of Wealth: Zydus Lifesciences – Pharmaceuticals
Highlight: Grew a homegrown pharma brand into a global player.
16. Sunil Bharti Mittal
Net Worth: ~$9.2 Billion
Source of Wealth: Bharti Enterprises – Telecom, Airtel
Highlight: Revolutionized India’s telecom sector.
17. Rekha Jhunjhunwala
Net Worth: ~$8.5 Billion
Source of Wealth: Investments
Highlight: Inherited portfolio of legendary investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala.
18. Vivek Chaand Sehgal
Net Worth: ~$8.0–8.9 Billion
Source of Wealth: Motherson Group – Automotive Components
Highlight: Runs one of the world’s largest auto component suppliers.
19. Hasmukh Chudgar & Family
Net Worth: ~$7.7 Billion
Source of Wealth: Intas Pharmaceuticals
Highlight: Another major player in India’s booming pharma industry.
20. M. A. Yusuff Ali
Net Worth: ~$7.4 Billion
Source of Wealth: LuLu Group – Retail
Highlight: Gulf-based Indian businessman, famous for LuLu Hypermarkets.
Conclusion
The Top 20 richest person in India represent the diversity of India’s business landscape—from old-world industries like steel and oil to new-age IT, telecom, and retail. With global markets fluctuating, these fortunes can change daily, but India’s billionaire club continues to expand, showcasing the country’s growing economic power.
