Overview
The Ranking evaluates data of the top billionaires in India according to their estimated net worth, industry affiliation, and ranking position.
The list includes richest people from various sectors such as finance, consumer goods, real estate, industry, and entertainment in India.
Beinsure Media analyzed data from The Bloomberg Billionaires Index and compiled a India’s billionaires rating.
India’s economic landscape has been profoundly shaped by a class of extraordinary individuals whose wealth reflects the nation’s industrial diversity, entrepreneurial spirit, and global reach.
List of Richest People by Net Worth in India
| Rank | Name | Net worth | Industry |
| 1 | Mukesh Ambani | $103B | Energy |
| 2 | Gautam Adani | $82.3B | Industrial |
| 3 | Shiv Nadar | $38.9B | Technology |
| 4 | Shapoor Mistry | $35.5B | Industrial |
| 5 | Savitri Jindal | $31.4B | Commodities |
| 6 | Sunil Mittal | $27.7B | Media & Telecom |
| 7 | Azim Premji | $27.2B | Technology |
| 8 | Dilip Shanghvi | $26.2B | Health Care |
| 9 | Lakshmi Mittal | $23.7B | Commodities |
| 10 | Kumar Birla | $19.4B | Industrial |
| 11 | Radhakishan Damani | $18.6B | Retail |
| 12 | K P Singh | $16.7B | Real Estate |
| 13 | Uday Kotak | $15.9B | Finance |
| 14 | Cyrus Poonawalla | $15.3B | Health Care |
| 15 | Ravi Jaipuria | $13.6B | Consumer |
| 16 | Mangal Prabhat Lodha | $12.9B | Real Estate |
| 17 | Murali Divi | $11.2B | Health Care |
| 18 | Nusli Wadia | $10.4B | Diversified |
| 19 | Rahul Bhatia | $9.97B | Consumer |
| 20 | Vikram Lal | $9.62B | Industrial |
| 21 | Pankaj Patel | $8.81B | Health Care |
| 22 | Benu Bangur | $8.20B | Commodities |
| 23 | Sudhir Mehta | $7.36B | Health Care |
| 24 | Samir Mehta | $7.36B | Health Care |
| 25 | Rakesh Gangwal | $7.29B | Consumer |
India’s Richest People (2025): Billionaire Elite
At the pinnacle stands Mukesh Ambani, whose empire in petrochemicals, refining, and telecommunications has secured him a fortune of $103 bn, firmly establishing him as the richest man in India. Closely following is Gautam Adani, with $82.3 bn, whose holdings span infrastructure, ports, energy, and mining.
The influence of India’s technology sector is evident with Shiv Nadar and Azim Premji, pioneers of the country’s IT revolution, amassing $38.9 bn and $27.2 bn respectively. These visionaries have not only built global IT services giants but have also invested heavily in education and philanthropy.
India’s industrial sector remains a cornerstone of national wealth. Shapoor Mistry ($35.5 bn) and Kumar Birla ($19.4 bn) represent long-standing family-run conglomerates with interests ranging from engineering to manufacturing. Savitri Jindal, with $31.4 bn, is a symbol of legacy in the commodities and steel sector, while Lakshmi Mittal, one of the world’s foremost steel magnates, continues to wield influence with $23.7 bn.
Healthcare has emerged as a particularly lucrative sector in recent years. Figures such as Dilip Shanghvi ($26.2 bn), Cyrus Poonawalla ($15.3 bn), and Murali Divi ($11.2 bn) reflect India’s growing dominance in pharmaceuticals and biotech manufacturing.
Real estate tycoons such as K P Singh ($16.7 bn) and Mangal Prabhat Lodha ($12.9 bn) illustrate the rapid urbanisation and property demand across India’s metros. Meanwhile, Radhakishan Damani ($18.6 bn) and Rahul Bhatia ($9.97 bn) highlight the immense potential of India’s consumer and retail sectors.
Finance and telecom are also well represented, with Uday Kotak ($15.9 bn) at the helm of one of India’s most respected private banks, and Sunil Mittal ($27.7 bn) leading a telecom empire with global reach.
The list is rounded out by influential figures in diverse sectors—Nusli Wadia in conglomerates, Rakesh Gangwal in aviation-linked consumer ventures, and industrialists such as Vikram Lal and Benu Bangur, who have sustained India’s manufacturing prowess.
This constellation of billionaires encapsulates India’s economic evolution—rooted in family-run legacies, fuelled by innovation, and expanded through global ambition.
Collectively, they represent the dynamic forces shaping modern India, as it continues its ascent as a major economic power on the world stage.
FAQ
Mukesh Ambani leads the list with a net worth of $103 bn, derived primarily from his conglomerate’s activities in energy, petrochemicals, and telecommunications.
Technology, industrial manufacturing, commodities, health care, real estate, and consumer goods are the leading industries contributing to individual wealth in India.
Yes. Savitri Jindal ranks fifth overall with a net worth of $31.4 bn, making her the richest woman in India, thanks to her stake in the Jindal Group’s steel and power businesses.
Healthcare is a major wealth generator. Notable figures such as Dilip Shanghvi, Cyrus Poonawalla, and Murali Divi have accumulated billions through pharmaceuticals and biotech ventures.
The list highlights the breadth and dynamism of India’s economy. It shows a blend of old industrial wealth and new entrepreneurial success, underpinned by global expansion, innovation, and strategic investment.
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Edited by Nataly Kramer – lead finance editor at Beinsure Media
