List of Richest People in India Released: Guess Who Still Holds the Top Spot?

From energy to technology and pharmaceuticals, India’s top billionaires drive global impact

Forbes has unveiled its latest list of the world’s richest individuals, and once again, Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, has emerged as India’s wealthiest person. As of June 2025, Ambani’s net worth stands at a staggering $116 billion (₹9.5 lakh crore), making him not only the richest in India but also in all of Asia.

Here’s a look at the Top 10 Richest Indians and their estimated net worth:

1. Mukesh Ambani – $116 billion
   Industry: Oil-to-Telecom Conglomerate (Reliance Industries)
   Ambani’s empire spans energy, petrochemicals, retail, digital services, and telecom (Jio), playing a pivotal role in shaping India’s economic landscape.
2. Gautam Adani – $84 billion
   Industry: Infrastructure, Ports, Energy (Adani Group)
   Despite facing market volatility and scrutiny, Adani retains his position as the second richest, with operations across sectors like logistics, green energy, and real estate.
3. Shiv Nadar – $36.9 billion
   Industry: Information Technology (HCL Tech)
   A pioneer in India’s IT revolution, Nadar’s influence extends beyond business into education and philanthropy.
4. Savitri Jindal – $33.5 billion
   Industry: Steel, Energy (OP Jindal Group)
   At 74, she is India’s richest woman and oversees a sprawling business empire run by her four sons. The group also invests in sports through JSW Sports.
5. Dilip Shanghvi
   Industry: Pharmaceuticals (Sun Pharma)
   A key player in the global generic drug market, Shanghvi has built one of India’s largest pharma companies.
6. Cyrus Poonawalla
   Industry: Biotechnology (Serum Institute of India)
   Renowned globally for vaccine production, Poonawalla’s institute played a critical role during the pandemic.
7. Kushal Pal Singh
   Industry: Real Estate (DLF)
   A trailblazer in India’s real estate boom, Singh’s DLF transformed the urban landscape, particularly in Gurgaon.
8. Kumar Mangalam Birla
   Industry: Diversified Conglomerate (Aditya Birla Group)
   From cement to telecom to financial services, Birla continues to lead one of India’s most diversified corporate groups.
9. Radhakishan Damani
   Industry: Retail (DMart)
   Known for his value-driven retail chain, Damani has earned respect as both an investor and entrepreneur.
10. Lakshmi Mittal
    Industry: Steel (ArcelorMittal)
    A global steel magnate, Mittal has been a constant presence among the top industrialists worldwide.

These industrialists are not just wealth accumulators but also key drivers of India’s global influence in technology, healthcare, infrastructure, and energy. Their leadership and investments are shaping India’s growth story, positioning the nation as a rising economic powerhouse on the global map.

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