Hurun Rich List 2025: India Adds 13 New Billionaires - Check Which City Has The Most Richest

India

continues its ascent on the global wealth map, ranking third in the world for number of billionaires with 284 individuals featured on the Hurun Global Rich List 2025. The combined wealth of Indian billionaires now stands at Rs 98 trillion, roughly one-third of India’s GDP—more than the total GDP of Saudi Arabia.Mukesh Ambani Retains Top SpotReliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani remains the richest person in Asia, with a fortune of Rs 8.6 trillion, despite a decline of Rs 1 trillion from last year. He narrowly edges out Gautam Adani, whose wealth increased by 13% to Rs 8.4 trillion, reflecting the resilience of India’s business titans in the face of global volatility.Other notable figures in India’s top 10 include:

• Roshni Nadar (HCL) – Rs 3.5 trillion
• Dilip Shanghvi (Sun Pharma) – Rs 2.5 trillion
• Azim Premji (Wipro) – Rs 2.2 trillion
• Kumar Mangalam Birla (Aditya Birla Group) – Rs 2 trillion
• Cyrus Poonawalla (Serum Institute) – Rs 2 trillion
• Niraj Bajaj (Bajaj Auto) – Rs 1.6 trillion
• Ravi Jaipuria (RJ Corp) – Rs 1.4 trillion
• Radhakishan Damani (Avenue Supermarts) – Rs 1.4 trillion

Five of the top ten billionaires are based in Mumbai, with New Delhi contributing two names and Bengaluru, Pune, and Ahmedabad one each.13 New Billionaires Join the ListThis year, India added 13 new billionaires, raising the total to 284. Of these, 175 saw their wealth rise, while 109 experienced declines or remained flat. Mumbai remains the country’s billionaire hub with 90 names, though Shanghai has overtaken it as Asia’s billionaire capital with 92 billionaires, followed closely by Beijing with 91. Mumbai added 11 new entrants, outpacing London (7) and Beijing (8).Wealth and Demographics

• Average wealth of Indian billionaires: Rs 34,514 crore, surpassing China’s Rs 29,027 crore
• Average age: 68, two years above the global average
• Youngest Indian billionaires: Shashank Kumar and Harshil Mathur (Razorpay), both 34 years old, with Rs 8,643 crore each
• Indian women billionaires: 22, with a combined wealth of Rs 9 trillion

The top sectors creating India’s billionaires include:

• Healthcare: 53 billionaires
• Consumer goods: 35 billionaires
• Industrial products: 32 billionaires

India in Global ContextDespite being third in the number of billionaires, India lags behind:

• United States: 870 billionaires
• China: 823 billionaires
• India: 284 billionaires

In terms of wealth growth this year:

• 130 Indians saw their wealth increase
• 285 in China
• 544 in the US

Overall, Indian billionaires’ wealth grew 10% year-on-year, slightly ahead of China’s 9% but far behind the US at 27%.India’s presence on the global billionaire map continues to strengthen, highlighting the resilience and diversity of its business ecosystem. From tech and healthcare to industrial sectors, India is producing not only new wealth but also younger entrepreneurs making their mark globally.With a combined net worth approaching Rs 100 trillion, Indian billionaires now wield a significant economic footprint, underscoring India’s growing influence in global finance and industry.