India is a vibrant hub of culture and traditions and it is also endowed with talented individuals as top billionaires symbolising the diverse business landscape of the country. Despite various challenges like the stock market corrections influenced by global trade tensions, India has seen a rise in billionaires to a total of 205 according to Forbes.
The combined net worth of these Indian billionaires is a staggering $941 billion, and among them, the top 10 richest individuals hold a significant portion of this wealth. These business magnates lead across industries such as energy, infrastructure, technology, pharmaceuticals, and retail. Here are the top 10 richest people in India according to Forbes.
Mukesh Ambani
Mukesh Ambani leads as India's richest person with a net worth of $105 billion. His empire Reliance Industries spans oil, gas, retail, and telecom. Despite a recent drop in share prices, Ambani continues to push aggressively into new technologies like 5G and renewable energy, ensuring his position at the top.
Gautam Adani
Gautam Adani ranks second with $92 billion, heading the Adani Group which focuses on infrastructure, energy, and commodities. His group faced intense scrutiny from US authorities but remains a key player in India’s economic development, maintaining substantial growth in ports, logistics, and power generation.
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Savitri Jindal
Savitri Jindal is the third richest with $40.2 billion from the steel and power sectors as chairperson of the O.P. Jindal Group. Her leadership and family’s expansion, especially into electric vehicles, have fortified her company’s footprint while uplifting India’s manufacturing capabilities.
Sunil Mittal
Sunil Mittal holds the fourth spot with $34.2 billion. As founder of Bharti Airtel, he governs one of India’s largest telecom companies. His strategic moves enhanced connectivity and data services, driving growth despite fierce competition and market challenges.
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Shiv Nadar
Shiv Nadar, founder of HCL Technologies, comes in fifth with $33.2 billion. His legacy in IT services and philanthropy is considerable. Though his wealth has slightly dipped, Nadar remains an influential figure championing India’s software and technology sectors.
Radhakishan Damani
Radhakishan Damani, known as India's retail king, has made a remarkable journey from a modest beginning to becoming one of the country’s wealthiest entrepreneurs. He founded DMart in 2002 after successful stock market investing, and today his retail chain has over 430 stores across India.His diversified investments in companies like VST Industries and India Cements add to his wealth, which is estimated at $28.2 billion in 2025.
Dilip Shanghvi
Dilip Shanghvi, with $26.3 billion, is the founder of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries. His company is one of India’s largest pharma firms, playing a major role in both domestic and international pharmaceutical markets, known for generic drugs and innovative therapies.
Bajaj Family
The Bajaj family, one of India’s wealthiest business dynasties, controls the nearly century-old Bajaj Group, which is best known for motorcycle maker Bajaj Auto and the financial services arm Bajaj Finserv. The late Rahul Bajaj, who passed away in 2022, was the group's former chairman, and the family's fortune is now shared among his cousins and sons. Their net worth is estimated at $21.8 billion in 2025
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Cyrus Poonawalla
Cyrus Poonawalla, worth $21.4 billion, founder of the Serum Institute of India, leads globally in vaccine manufacturing. His work has been crucial for healthcare, especially in vaccine production and public health initiatives worldwide, cementing his status as a top health industry leader.
Kumar Birla, with $20.7 billion, heads the Aditya Birla Group, a conglomerate with interests spanning textiles, cement, telecom, and financial services. Birla Group is a pillar in Indian business, offering diversified opportunities that bolster the economy.