- India,
- 07-Jul-2025 07:20 AM IST
Richest Person In India: Forbes has released its list of the world’s richest people for July 2025, and once again, the race among India’s billionaires has become a hot topic. In this latest list, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has not only retained his position as India’s richest man but also emerged as the wealthiest person in all of Asia. His total net worth has now reached $116 billion (approximately ₹9.5 lakh crore).
Who’s at No. 2 and No. 3?
At the second spot is Gautam Adani, whose net worth is estimated at $84 billion. The expansion of the Adani Group in sectors like energy, ports, and infrastructure has made him a dominant figure in India’s economic landscape. Despite market fluctuations and controversies over the past few years, Adani has maintained his position in the top two.
At number three is Shiv Nadar, founder of HCL Technologies, with a fortune of $36.9 billion. His achievements in the technology sector continue to secure his place on the list.
India’s Richest Woman
At fourth place is Savitri Jindal, whose net worth has reached $33.5 billion. As the Chairperson of the O.P. Jindal Group, she remains the richest woman in India.
India’s Top 10 Richest People
| Rank | Name | Net Worth (USD) | Source of Income | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mukesh Ambani | $115.3 B | Reliance Industries | 68 |
| 2 | Gautam Adani | $67.0 B | Adani Group | 63 |
| 3 | Shiv Nadar | $38.0 B | HCL Enterprise | 79 |
| 4 | Savitri Jindal | $37.3 B | O.P. Jindal Group | 75 |
| 5 | Dilip Shanghvi | $26.4 B | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries | 69 |
| 6 | Cyrus Poonawalla | $25.1 B | Serum Institute of India | 84 |
| 7 | Kumar Birla | $22.2 B | Aditya Birla Group | 58 |
| 8 | Lakshmi Mittal | $18.7 B | ArcelorMittal | 75 |
| 9 | Radhakishan Damani | $18.3 B | DMart | 70 |
| 10 | Kushal Pal Singh | $18.1 B | DLF | 93 |
Other Prominent Names
Other notable names in the top 10 include Dilip Shanghvi (Sun Pharma), Cyrus Poonawalla (Serum Institute), Kumar Mangalam Birla (Aditya Birla Group), Radhakishan Damani (DMart), and Lakshmi Mittal (ArcelorMittal).
India’s Global Influence
This list clearly highlights that Indian industrialists are playing a significant role not only domestically but also on the global stage. Their contributions in sectors such as technology, retail, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure have given India a new identity on the world economic platform. Each year, these names continue to reach new heights, further enhancing India’s influence worldwide.