Wealth has a way of shaping narratives, and in India, the stories of its billionaires are no exception. As the country’s richest individuals continue to amass unprecedented fortunes, Forbes has published its latest 2024 “India’s 100 Richest” list.
According to the report, the collective wealth of India’s richest has doubled since 2019, with a staggering addition of approximately USD 316 billion over the past year alone. More than 80 percent of the richest Indians have grown wealthier, with 58 of them adding USD 1 billion or more to their respective net worths. Notably, the top 12 individuals account for close to half of the combined wealth of the top 100, the report added.
### Top 10 India’s Richest
**1. Mukesh Ambani**
At the forefront is Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, boasting a net worth of USD 119.5 billion. His wealth increased by USD 27.5 billion this year, making him the second-biggest gainer in dollar terms.
**2. Gautam Adani**
In second place is Gautam Adani, with a net worth of USD 116 billion.
**3. Savitri Jindal**
Savitri Jindal and her family occupy the third spot, with a net worth of USD 43.7 billion.
**4. Shiv Nadar**
Shiv Nadar, Chairperson of HCL Enterprise, comes in fourth, with an estimated wealth of USD 40.2 billion.
**5. Dilip Shanghvi**
Closing out the top five is Dilip Shanghvi, founder of Sun Pharmaceuticals, whose net worth stands at USD 32.4 billion.
The remaining top ten includes:
– Radhakishan Damani (USD 31.5 billion)
– Sunil Mittal (USD 30.7 billion)
– Kumar Birla (USD 24.8 billion)
– Cyrus Poonawalla (USD 24.5 billion)
– The Bajaj Family (USD 23.4 billion)
### New Faces on the List
This year’s list features several exciting new entrants. Mahima Datla, head of Biological E, makes her debut as the newest woman on the list. Other newcomers include B Partha Saradhi Reddy, founder of Hetero Labs; Harish Ahuja of Shahi Exports; and Surender Saluja, chairman of Premier Energies.
At just 38 years old, Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, is the youngest billionaire featured on the list.
Meanwhile, the late Ratan Tata, who passed away on October 9, was absent from the rankings this year.
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Forbes’ 2024 “India’s 100 Richest” list paints a vivid picture of India’s rapidly evolving wealth landscape, highlighting the individuals who continue to drive economic growth and innovation across the country.
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