Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries, remains the richest Indian with a net worth of $95.4 billion. His business empire spans petrochemicals, telecom (Jio), retail, and digital services. Based in Mumbai, Ambani continues to expand Reliance into green energy and technology sectors.
Gautam Adani is the founder of the Adani Group, with interests in infrastructure, energy, ports, and airports. Despite recent volatility in his business empire, he holds the second position with an estimated net worth of $62.3 billion. His group’s influence stretches across India’s energy and logistics sectors.
Shiv Nadar, founder of HCL Technologies, has a net worth of $42.1 billion. A pioneer in India’s IT industry, Nadar has also become a major philanthropist in education through the Shiv Nadar Foundation. His wealth comes mainly from HCL’s global tech services.
Savitri Jindal & Family represent the O.P. Jindal Group, a leading steel and power conglomerate. With a net worth of $38.5 billion, she is the richest woman in India. The Jindal family manages key companies in infrastructure, mining, and power generation.
Dilip Shanghvi, founder of Sun Pharmaceuticals, has built one of the world’s largest generic drug companies. His net worth stands at $29.8 billion, and his contributions to India’s pharmaceutical sector have had a global impact.
Cyrus Poonawalla, head of the Serum Institute of India, holds a net worth of $22.2 billion. His company is the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer, playing a critical role during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. He remains a global health leader from India.
Kumar Mangalam Birla runs the Aditya Birla Group, a multinational conglomerate with businesses in cement, aluminum, financial services, and telecom. With a fortune of $21.4 billion, Birla represents the legacy of one of India’s oldest industrial families.
Kushal Pal Singh, chairman emeritus of DLF Limited, has a net worth of $18.1 billion. He was instrumental in transforming Delhi’s real estate landscape, particularly in the NCR region. DLF remains India’s largest commercial real estate developer.
Ravi Jaipuria has amassed $17.9 billion through Varun Beverages, one of PepsiCo’s largest bottling partners globally. His RJ Corp also has significant interests in food, beverages, and education, making him a new-age Indian billionaire.
Radhakishan Damani, the quiet and reclusive founder of DMart (Avenue Supermarts), rounds out the list with a net worth of $15.8 billion. Known for his conservative investing style and retail business acumen, Damani has built one of India’s most profitable retail chains.
