Who’s Swimming in Rupees? India’s Top 20 Billionaires in 2025

In 2025, the number of billionaires in India has surged to 284, with their combined wealth approaching 1 trillion US dollars.

Let’s dive into the 2025 list of India’s top 20 richest people, and maybe shed a small rupee tear while scrolling.😭💰

In India, wealthy isn’t counted in rupees - it’s measured by how many cricket teams you can buy.

Top 20 Richest Indians in 2025

So, who’s the richest Indian in 2025?

Based on the latest data from the Hurun India Rich List 2025 and Forbes, we’ve compiled the updated list below.

These names aren’t just about big numbers - they’re real movers and shakers, shaping India’s business landscape.

#1 Mukesh Ambani

• Net Worth: ₹9250 lakh crore
• Company: Reliance Industries
• Hurun Entries: 14x
• First Appeared: 2012

Dominates Asia as India's richest, controlling an empire spanning energy to telecom. Revolutionized India's telecom industry with Jio, though shrouded in monopoly suspicions, with family feuds rivaling soap opera drama.。

#2 Gautam Adani

• Net Worth: ₹5630 lakh crore
• Company: Adani Group
• Hurun Entries: 12x
• First Appeared: 2014

Started from the diamond trade, a titan in infrastructure and ports, once the third richest person globally.

Built a vast business empire, but faced legal challenges amid allegations of stock price manipulation and money laundering.

#3 Savitri Jindal

• Net Worth: ₹3550 lakh crore
• Company: Jindal Group (Steel)
• Hurun Entries: 11x
• First Appeared: 2015

The only woman among India's top 20 richest, she inherited her husband's business, starting with steel and growing it into a diversified group, while also being active in politics.

#4 Shiv Nadar

• Net Worth: ₹3450 lakh crore
• Company: HCL Technologies
• Hurun Entries: 14x
• First Appeared: 2012

A patriarch of the IT industry, with ventures ranging from computer hardware to global outsourcing services. Recently shifted focus to charity and education, founding Shiv Nadar University.

#5 Dilip Shanghvi

• Net Worth: ₹2490 lakh crore
• Company: Sun Pharma (Pharma)
• Hurun Entries: 13x
• First Appeared: 2012

A self-made pharmaceutical giant, starting from a small pharmacy to building India's largest generic drug empire. Faced a significant market drop due to U.S. regulatory issues but remains unshaken.

#6 Cyrus Poonawalla

• Net Worth: ₹2310 lakh crore
• Company: Serum Institute (Vaccines)
• Hurun Entries: 9x
• First Appeared: 2016

Founded the world's largest vaccine manufacturer, a key figure in vaccine diplomacy, shining brightly during COVID-19. However, faced frequent controversies over supply and pricing issues.

#7 Kushal Pal Singh

• Net Worth: ₹2090 lakh crore
• Company: DLF (Real Estate)
• Hurun Entries: 10x
• First Appeared: 2013

A real estate patriarch, transformed the Delhi outskirts into prime golden zones, developing small towns into modern cities, with close ties to the political sphere.

#8 Kumar Birla

• Net Worth: ₹1970 lakh crore
• Company: Aditya Birla Group
• Hurun Entries: 14x
• First Appeared: 2012

Took over the family business at a young age, overseeing diverse operations in cement, telecom, and metals. Expanded it to over 40 countries and successfully navigated multiple corporate crises.

#9 Radhakishan Damani

• Net Worth: ₹1760 lakh crore
• Company: DMart (Retail)
• Hurun Entries: 9x
• First Appeared: 2016

A legendary investor, he is one of the key players in India's stock market. A low-profile retail tycoon, quietly achieving high market share and profitability.

#10 Lakshmi Mittal

• Net Worth: ₹1640 lakh crore
• Company: ArcelorMittal (Steel)
• Hurun Entries: 13x
• First Appeared: 2012

The global king of steel, he built his empire far beyond Indian borders.
Though once surrounded by controversy over a major European acquisition, he still holds the throne as one of the world’s top steel tycoons.

Top 10 might steal the spotlight, but the ones ranked 11 to 20? Total low-key crorepatis — rich, smart, and playing the long game.

Scrolled through all 20? Arre yaar, your thumb deserves a crore too!
From chill Maldives tycoons to scandal-wrapped billionaires, India’s got every flavor of paisa boss.

And hey - even #20’s sitting on ₹700 lakh crore.
Time to buy that lottery ticket or what?

Where the Riches Are: India's Hottest Industries

Listen up, mate, the Hurun Global Rich List 2025 drops the beat - medical field with 53 billionaires ruling the roost, consumer goods with 35 legends, and industrial products with 32 heavy hitters!

From tech unicorns racing to riches to pharma giants brewing crorepatis, India’s richest gang is dominating a few killer sectors.

Yeh toh pure Bollywood ka dhamaka hai - action, drama, aur full paisa vasool!

Crores & Scandals: India’s Richest Get Masala Spicy!

Yaar, these billionaires have crores, but their drama is hotter than a roadside vada pav! 🔥

Mukesh Ambani - Family Feuds & The Jio Monopoly Storm

Ambani Family Split:

• Origin: Their father, Dhirubhai Ambani, passed away without a will — sparking a fierce inheritance battle between the brothers.
• Split: Their mother stepped in to mediate. Mukesh took over oil & petrochemicals, while Anil got telecom and infrastructure.
• Turnaround: Mukesh launched Jio and reshaped India’s telecom industry. Meanwhile, Anil’s ventures kept failing — drowning in debt.
• Climax: In 2019, facing jail time over unpaid dues to Ericsson, Anil was bailed out... by none other than Mukesh.

Did Jio really get special tax deals and spectrum favours? Letting your brother drown, then showing up as the hero - Is this business or a family soap opera?

Gautam Adani - The Hindenburg Bombshell

• Blast: In 2023, Hindenburg Research accused the Adani Group of accounting fraud, stock manipulation, and shady related-party deals.
• Fallout: Over $100 billion in market value was wiped out. Foreign investors pulled out, shaking overall market confidence.
• Controversy: Adani’s close ties with the government raised eyebrows - with many questioning if he enjoyed policy favours and resource monopolies.

Stock gire toh kya hua? Adani toh abhi bhi Modi ke saath photo mein hai.

Cyrus Poonawalla - The Covishield Vaccine Storm

• Background: During the peak of the pandemic, Covishield—produced by Serum Institute—was in global demand, generating massive profits.
• Profit vs. Safety: In 2021, reports of side effects like blood clots sparked controversy, with critics accusing the company of putting profits over proper testing.
• The Hidden Side: Though hailed as a vaccine hero, questions remain over transparency in production—and whispers of possible backdoor deals with the government still linger.

Vaccine ka business bhi politics se alag nahi hai.

Savitri Jindal — The Coal Allocation Scandal

• Scandal: In 2012, the Jindal Group was caught in India’s infamous coal allocation scandal, accused of securing mining rights through questionable means.
• The Core Issue: Investigations revealed close ties with multiple politicians, exposing the murky world of business-politics collusion.
• Power vs. Shadows: As one of the few female billionaires in India, Savitri maintains a calm public image — but couldn’t fully escape the shadows of backroom dealings.

Power ki duniya mein, koi bhi safe nahi hai.

India's Youngest Billionaires

Don't think only old guys can be wealthy! India now has a bunch of young "billionaire newbies" popping up.

Here are the top five - these guys, with an average age under 28, have already tasted "financial freedom" and are rich enough to make you question your life!

1. Aadit Palicha (Age 22)

Co-founder, Zepto
Net Worth: ₹4,300 crore

Dropped out of Stanford and co-founded Zepto with his childhood buddy. His mom’s the CEO, dad is a shareholder — built ₹4,300 crore empire by age 22!

2. Kaivalya Vohra (Age 23)

Co-founder, Zepto
Net Worth: ₹3,600 crore

Tech brain behind Zepto, came from a solid background.
Co-founded the startup with Aadit — not broke, just quiet about the bankroll.

3. Pearl Kapur (Age 28)

Founder, Zyber365
Net Worth: ₹9,129 crore

Web3 mystery man with serious funds. Claimed a ₹9,000+ crore empire by 28 — full paisa, zero public origin story.

4. Ritesh Agarwal (Age 31)

Founder, OYO Rooms
Net Worth: ₹15,000 crore

Built OYO from scratch after growing up in a grocery-store family.
Backed by Thiel Fellowship — a true bootstrapped billionaire.

5. Harshil Mathur (Age 34)

Co-founder, Razorpay
Net Worth: ₹8,643 crore

Rejected by 100+ banks, built Razorpay from scratch. No rich daddy, just brains, grit, and some YC magic.

Okay okay, we hear you—everyone’s a “self-made billionaire”… until you check the cap table. 😎

So who had blessings from Papa? And who actually bootstrapped it?
Let’s find out Who’s Got the Richest Dad Energy:

Their stories remind us: being born into the right family is definitely a skill…
but hey, maybe hard work helps a little too? 😂

No rich dad? No problem. We got Vegas11 on our back!

Take that ₹10 and bring your guts! Start small. End billionaire.

Beyond Boardrooms: Bollywood’s Richest

Who is the richest actor in India in 2025? That’d be none other than Shah Rukh Khan!

His wealthy pours in from massive brand endorsements, his thriving production house, and even ownership of the iconic Kolkata Knight Riders (every KKR win? That’s more crores raining into his empire!).

Sitting on a cool ₹60,000 crore (and probably a few under the couch cushions, just in case!), King Khan truly reigns as Bollywood’s rupee-soaked monarch!🎬💸

Crazy Stories from India’s Billionaire Life

Yaar, the lives of these Indian tycoons are a total wealth party - scroll down to check out these absurdly mind-blowing rich lifestyles that makes you question reality! 🤦

Ambani Family – The Ultimate Wedding Flex

In 2024, Mukesh Ambani threw an extravagant wedding for his son Anant Ambani, a marathon celebration lasting 5 months!

Not only did they bring in Rihanna and Justin Bieber to perform, but they also booked an entire palace in Udaipur, with guests arriving by private jets. Rumors say the wedding menu boasted 500 dishes, and tech giants like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg were on the guest list.

Ambani Family – The Antilia Fortress

The Ambani family's residence, Antilia, located in the heart of Mumbai, stands 27 stories tall, featuring three helipads, a snow room, a spa, a private temple, and an entire floor for maintaining luxury cars.

The annual maintenance cost alone amounts to ₹100 crore.

Gautam Adani – Kidnapped & Survived a Terror Attack

Gautam Adani's life is full of drama. In 1998, he was ambushed and kidnapped by a group of armed thugs who demanded a ransom.

In 2008, during the "26/11 attacks" in Mumbai, 10 armed terrorists struck multiple landmarks, including the Taj Mahal Hotel where Adani happened to be, nearly making him a victim of the tragedy.