Richest People In Maharashtra 2025: Inside Mukesh Ambani’s 27-Storey Antilia, Dilip Shanghvi’s Juhu Haven, And Radhakishan Damani’s Rs 1,001 Crore ...

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over Bollywood gossip – in 2025, the real soap opera in Maharashtra isn’t playing out on a film set but inside balance sheets. The latest Forbes India Rich List has revealed a new surge of wealth among the state’s power players, and it’s the industrialists – not the actors – who are stealing the spotlight. From vaccine barons to supermarket kings, these billionaires are shaping India’s future while living in homes that are nothing short of architectural theatre. Their cars? Think less “Sunday drive” and more “private motor show on wheels”.

Maharashtra: Where Dreams Meet Deals

While Mumbai’s film studios give the state its “City of Dreams” tagline, Maharashtra’s real heartbeat is its boardrooms and stock markets. Oil, telecom, pharmaceuticals, retail, green energy – if an industry is driving India’s growth, someone on this list has a finger in the pie. And in 2025, their fortunes have soared even higher. Alongside sky-high net worths are sky-high homes, sprawling across South Mumbai skylines or along Juhu’s beaches, dotted with garages that rival the Geneva Motor Show.

Mukesh Ambani – Rs 10.54 Lakh Crore: The Billionaire With a 27-Storey Palace

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani once again wears the crown of India’s richest man. His company’s grip on energy, telecom and retail shows no sign of loosening, while Jio continues to reshape how Indians consume data. But it’s Antilia – his 27-storey personal palace on Altamount Road – that remains a world headline. Equal parts skyscraper and private residence, Antilia houses a ballroom, multi-level gardens, spa, helipads and even a snow room where the family can enjoy a simulated blizzard in sweltering Mumbai. Ambani’s car collection, often nicknamed the “Jio Garage”, is equally legendary: multiple Rolls-Royce Phantoms and Cullinans, a Mercedes-Maybach S660 Guard, Lamborghini Urus, Ferrari SF90 Stradale and even a Tesla Model S. His convoy can stretch to 30–40 vehicles, blending discreet security with unabashed luxury.

Dilip Shanghvi – Rs 2.85 Lakh Crore: Pharma King With Sea Views

Sun Pharmaceutical’s Dilip Shanghvi has quietly built one of the world’s largest generic drug empires. His name is synonymous with healthcare innovation, yet his lifestyle remains far more understated than his balance sheet suggests. His main residence lies in Juhu, one of Mumbai’s most exclusive pockets. In late 2024, his wife Vibha Shanghvi made headlines by purchasing two vast sea-facing apartments in the Naman Xana project in Worli. These homes look directly onto the Mumbai Coastal Road and the Arabian Sea – arguably the best seats in the house for watching the city’s next transformation unfold. Shanghvi’s taste in cars reflects his personality: understated luxury, with Rolls-Royce and Bentley as staple names in his garage.

Radhakishan Damani – Rs 2.77 Lakh Crore: Retail Whisperer in a Heritage Bungalow

The low-profile founder of DMart may run India’s favourite low-cost supermarket chain, but his own tastes lean towards timeless value. In 2021, Damani and his brother bought a nearly century-old bungalow on Narayan Dabholkar Road in South Mumbai’s Malabar Hill for a record-breaking Rs 1,001 crore – still India’s costliest home purchase. While his peers flaunt supercars, Damani reportedly prefers to be chauffeured in a BMW X7 – a quiet nod to practicality over flash. It’s very on-brand for the man who built a fortune out of everyday Indian shopping baskets.

Kumar Mangalam Birla – Rs 2.18 Lakh Crore: Heritage Meets High Finance

The Aditya Birla Group chief controls a business empire spanning cement, telecom, metals, and renewable energy. His Mumbai home, Jatia House in Malabar Hill, is a 1928 heritage mansion valued at around Rs 425 crore. With 20 bedrooms, old-world ballrooms and manicured gardens, it’s a slice of colonial elegance amid the modern city. His garage mirrors his portfolio: Rolls-Royce Ghost, Bentley Flying Spur, Mercedes-Maybach S-Class and a Jaguar XF.

Cyrus Poonawalla – Rs 2.16 Lakh Crore: Vaccine King in a Former U.S. Consulate

Serum Institute’s Cyrus Poonawalla became a household name during the pandemic, and his wealth remains firmly in the elite club. His prized residence, Lincoln House at Breach Candy, was once the U.S. Consulate and was purchased in 2015 for Rs 750 crore. This two-acre heritage property, complete with sweeping lawns, is slowly being restored for family use. Among collectors, his vintage Rolls-Royce Silver Spur Limousine is still whispered about as one of India’s rarest cars.

The Bajaj Family – Rs 2.06 Lakh Crore: Legacy on Two Wheels

From scooters to savings, the Bajaj family is India’s byword for mobility and finance. Bajaj Auto and Bajaj Finserv continue to fuel their wealth and influence, making the family one of Maharashtra’s most enduring business dynasties.

Shapoor Mistry & Family – Rs 1.79 Lakh Crore: Builders of Dreams

The Shapoorji Pallonji Group’s heir presides over an empire that has built some of India’s most iconic structures. From global construction projects to luxury real estate, the Mistry family remains a fixture among the state’s billionaires.

Beyond the Numbers: What These Homes Say About Maharashtra’s Power Players

This year’s list is a snapshot of India’s economic pivot. Telecom, pharma, retail and renewable energy are no longer “next big things” – they’re today’s engines of growth. And Maharashtra’s billionaires are not only investing in them but also living out their success stories in the city’s most desirable addresses. What’s striking is how each residence and car collection reflects its owner’s personality: Ambani’s futuristic Antilia, Shanghvi’s serene sea-facing apartments, Damani’s heritage bungalow, Birla’s stately mansion. Even their car choices – from Ferraris to BMW X7s – are statements about identity as much as wealth. And while these seven names dominate 2025, Maharashtra’s next billionaire could be coding the next fintech unicorn in a Navi Mumbai co-working space. Because here, dreams aren’t just made in film studios – they’re built in boardrooms, traded on stock markets, and sometimes parked in a 20-car garage on Altamount Road.