India is a nation that values enterprise and talent. It’s a country that births numerous industrialists who represent the nation both domestically and internationally. This year’s list of the “Richest People in India” features some names that epitomize Indian entrepreneurship and ingenuity.
10 Richest People in India in 2024
1. Mukesh Ambani
Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and CEO of Reliance Industries Limited, stands as India’s wealthiest individual. With a net worth of $115.1 billion, he ranks 11th globally. Ambani has made significant strides in petrochemicals, telecom, and digital ventures, solidifying his position as a titan of Indian entrepreneurship.
2. Gautam Adani
Gautam Adani, the leading figure and chairman of the Adani Group, is India’s second-richest individual. With a net worth of $86.1 billion, he ranks 18th globally. Adani has transformed the landscape of infrastructure and conglomerates in India, showcasing visionary leadership and strategic investments.
3. Savitri Jindal & Family
Savitri Jindal and her family members, key figures in the Jindal Group, are prominent industrialists. With a net worth of $40.5 billion, they rank 33rd globally. The Jindal Group has achieved prominence in the steel industry, symbolizing hard work and innovation.
4. Shiv Nadar
Shiv Nadar, the founder and chairman of HCL Technologies, is a leading figure in providing software services. With a net worth of $33.1 billion, he ranks 50th globally. Nadar’s forward-thinking approach and investments have propelled India onto the global digital map.
5. Dilip Shanghvi
Dilip Shanghvi, the chief of Sun Pharmaceuticals, is a major pharmaceutical entrepreneur. With a net worth of $24.5 billion, he ranks 78th globally. Shanghvi’s contributions to the pharmaceutical sector have been instrumental in addressing healthcare needs in India and beyond.
6. Kumar Birla
Kumar Birla, the head of the Aditya Birla Group, has diversified business interests. With a net worth of $23.0 billion, he ranks 87th globally. Birla has achieved success in multiple sectors, serving as an inspiration for many aspiring entrepreneurs.
7. Cyrus Poonawalla
Cyrus Poonawalla, Chairman and CEO of the Serum Institute of India, is a leading vaccine manufacturer. With a net worth of $21.9 billion, he ranks 90th globally. Poonawalla’s contributions have been invaluable, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the importance of his work globally.
8. Radhakishan Damani
Radhakishan Damani, the founder and chairman of DMart, is a prominent businessperson and investor. With a net worth of $21.8 billion, he ranks 91st globally. Damani’s innovative approaches in the retail sector have significantly contributed to India’s business landscape.
9. Kushal Pal Singh
Kushal Pal Singh, Chairman of DLF Limited, is a major figure in India’s real estate sector. With a net worth of $19.4 billion, he ranks 98th globally. Singh’s contributions to real estate have been pivotal in shaping urban development in India.
10. Ravi Jaipuria
Ravi Jaipuria, Chairman of RJ Corp, is a prominent figure in the beverage and fast-food industry. With a net worth of $18.1 billion, he ranks 105th globally. Jaipuria’s innovations in the food and beverage sector have significantly impacted India’s consumption patterns.
Top 100 Billionaires in India
| Sl No | World Rank | Name | Net Worth | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | Mukesh Ambani | $115.1 B | Diversified |
| 2 | 18 | Gautam Adani | $86.1 B | Infrastructure, commodities |
| 3 | 33 | Savitri Jindal & family | $40.5 B | Steel |
| 4 | 50 | Shiv Nadar | $33.1 B | Software services |
| 5 | 78 | Dilip Shanghvi | $24.5 B | Pharmaceuticals |
| 6 | 87 | Kumar Birla | $23.0 B | Commodities |
| 7 | 90 | Cyrus Poonawalla | $21.9 B | Vaccines |
| 8 | 91 | Radhakishan Damani | $21.8 B | Retail, investments |
| 9 | 98 | Kushal Pal Singh | $19.4 B | Real estate |
| 10 | 105 | Ravi Jaipuria | $18.1 B | Soft drinks, fast food |
| 11 | 119 | Lakshmi Mittal | $15.6 B | Steel |
| 12 | 139 | Mangal Prabhat Lodha | $14.0 B | Real estate |
| 13 | 149 | Uday Kotak | $13.2 B | Banking |
| 14 | 171 | Azim Premji | $11.9 B | Software services |
| 15 | 200 | Sunil Mittal | $10.7 B | Telecom |
| 16 | 208 | Pankaj Patel | $10.5 B | Pharmaceuticals |
| 17 | 290 | Gopikishan Damani | $8.6 B | Retail, investments |
| 18 | 294 | M.A. Yusuff Ali | $8.6 B | Retail |
| 19 | 299 | Vikram Lal & family | $8.5 B | Motorcycles |
| 20 | 300 | Rekha Jhunjhunwala | $8.4 B | Investments |
| 21 | 346 | Hasmukh Chudgar & family | $7.7 B | Pharmaceuticals |
| 22 | 351 | Murali Divi & family | $7.7 B | Pharmaceuticals |
| 23 | 356 | Benu Gopal Bangur | $7.6 B | Cement |
| 24 | 377 | Rahul Bhatia | $7.3 B | Aviation |
| 25 | 395 | Rakesh Mittal | $7.0 B | Telecom |
| 26 | 396 | Rajan Mittal | $7.0 B | Telecom |
| 27 | 415 | Samir Mehta | $6.8 B | Pharmaceuticals, power |
| 28 | 416 | Sudhir Mehta | $6.8 B | Pharmaceuticals, power |
| 29 | 504 | Vikas Oberoi | $6.0 B | Real estate |
| 30 | 512 | Vinod Rai Gupta | $5.8 B | Electrical equipment |
| 31 | 554 | Mahendra Choksi & family | $5.5 B | Paints |
| 32 | 574 | Sanjiv Bajaj | $5.3 B | Diversified |
| 33 | 574 | Rajiv Bajaj | $5.3 B | Diversified |
| 34 | 583 | Rajan Raheja & family | $5.2 B | Diversified |
| 35 | 591 | Baba Kalyani | $5.2 B | Engineering |
| 36 | 625 | Chandru Raheja | $5.0 B | Real estate |
| 37 | 660 | Renuka Jagtiani | $4.8 B | Retail |
| 38 | 663 | Nusli Wadia | $4.8 B | Consumer goods |
| 39 | 677 | Nithin Kamath | $4.7 B | Financial services |
| 40 | 680 | Satyanarayan Nuwal | $4.7 B | Industrial explosives |
| 41 | 702 | N.R. Narayana Murthy | $4.6 B | Software services |
| 42 | 705 | Abhay Firodia | $4.6 B | Automobiles |
| 43 | 707 | Anu Aga | $4.6 B | Engineering |
| 44 | 714 | Arvind Poddar | $4.5 B | Tires |
| 45 | 722 | Nirmal Minda | $4.4 B | Auto parts |
| 46 | 725 | Joy Alukkas | $4.4 B | Jewelry |
| 47 | 753 | Venu Srinivasan | $4.3 B | Two-wheelers |
| 48 | 803 | Madhur Bajaj | $3.9 B | Diversified |
| 49 | 803 | Shekhar Bajaj | $3.9 B | Diversified |
| 50 | 805 | Niraj Bajaj | $3.9 B | Diversified |
| 51 | 806 | Jamshyd Godrej | $3.9 B | Consumer goods, real estate |
| 52 | 806 | Adi Godrej | $3.9 B | Consumer goods |
| 53 | 806 | Nadir Godrej | $3.9 B | Consumer goods, real estate |
| 54 | 806 | Smita Crishna-Godrej | $3.9 B | Consumer goods |
| 55 | 806 | Rishad Naoroji | $3.9 B | Consumer goods, real estate |
| 56 | 811 | Sandeep Engineer | $3.9 B | Plastic pipes |
| 57 | 814 | Vivek Jain | $3.9 B | Chemicals |
| 58 | 827 | Acharya Balkrishna | $3.9 B | Consumer goods |
| 59 | 840 | Madhukar Parekh | $3.8 B | Adhesives |
| 60 | 861 | Sanjiv Goenka | $3.7 B | Diversified |
| 61 | 868 | Anand Mahindra | $3.7 B | Diversified |
| 62 | 888 | Harsh Goenka | $3.7 B | Diversified |
| 63 | 895 | Karsanbhai Patel | $3.6 B | Consumer goods |
| 64 | 907 | Kalanithi Maran | $3.6 B | Media |
| 65 | 913 | Sunny Varkey | $3.6 B | Education |
| 66 | 927 | Harsh Mariwala | $3.5 B | Consumer goods |
| 67 | 960 | G. M. Rao | $3.4 B | Infrastructure |
| 68 | 961 | Arun Bharat Ram | $3.4 B | Chemicals |
| 69 | 968 | Ravi Pillai | $3.4 B | Construction |
| 70 | 980 | Senapathy Gopalakrishnan | $3.3 B | Software services |
| 71 | 982 | P.V. Ramprasad Reddy | $3.3 B | Pharmaceuticals |
| 72 | 984 | T.S. Kalyanaraman | $3.3 B | Jewelry |
| 73 | 986 | Radha Vembu | $3.3 B | Business software |
| 74 | 989 | Shamsheer Vayalil | $3.3 B | Healthcare |
| 75 | 1014 | Sanjeev Bikhchandani | $3.3 B | Internet |
| 76 | 1025 | Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw | $3.2 B | Biopharmaceuticals |
| 77 | 1046 | Salil Singhal | $3.2 B | Agrochemicals |
| 78 | 1050 | Falguni Nayar | $3.2 B | Retailing |
| 79 | 1059 | Leena Tewari | $3.1 B | Pharmaceuticals |
| 80 | 1062 | Rafique Malik | $3.1 B | Footwear |
| 81 | 1065 | Kuldip Singh Dhingra | $3.1 B | Paints |
| 82 | 1065 | Gurbachan Singh Dhingra | $3.1 B | Paints |
| 83 | 1067 | Kailashchandra Nuwal | $3.1 B | Industrial explosives |
| 84 | 1078 | Lachhman Das Mittal | $3.1 B | Tractors |
| 85 | 1090 | Nikhil Kamath | $3.1 B | Financial services |
| 86 | 1091 | Ramesh Juneja | $3.1 B | Pharmaceuticals |
| 87 | 1105 | Yusuf Hamied | $3.0 B | Pharmaceuticals |
| 88 | 1107 | Atul Ruia | $3.0 B | Real estate |
| 89 | 1110 | Prathap Reddy | $3.0 B | Healthcare |
| 90 | 1111 | Rajeev Juneja | $3.0 B | Phamaceuticals |
| 91 | 1115 | Ravi Modi | $3.0 B | Readymade garments |
| 92 | 1127 | Nandan Nilekani | $3.0 B | Software services |
| 93 | 1153 | Ajay Piramal | $2.9 B | Pharmaceuticals |
| 94 | 1162 | Bhadresh Shah | $2.9 B | Engineering |
| 95 | 1163 | Vivek Chand Burman | $2.9 B | Consumer goods |
| 96 | 1169 | Karthik Sarma | $2.9 B | Hedge fund |
| 97 | 1192 | Harindarpal Banga | $2.8 B | Commodities |
| 98 | 1194 | Kishore Mariwala | $2.8 B | Consumer goods |
| 99 | 1221 | Ranjan Pai | $2.8 B | Education, healthcare |
| 100 | 1226 | Surjit Kumar Gupta | $2.7 B | Electrical equipment |
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Source: Forbes