India Adds 24 Billionaires In 2025, Total Count Hits 358: Report

Mukesh Ambani and family have once again claimed the top spot of India's richest. The Reliance Industries chairman has a staggering net worth of Rs 9.55 lakh crore, according to the 14th edition of the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025, ET reported. Gautam Adani and family trail closely behind at Rs 8.15 lakh crore, making this a clear two-horse race at the very top. "It is inspiring to see new entrants reshaping India’s wealth landscape," the report noted.

The total number of billionaires in the country has now surpassed 350, a sixfold increase since the list was first published 13 years ago. Collectively, the wealth of all entrants amounts to Rs 167 lakh crore, nearly half of India’s GDP.

Mumbai continues to dominate as the country’s billionaire hub, with 451 entrants, followed by New Delhi (223) and Bengaluru (116). Sector-wise, pharmaceuticals lead with 137 entrants, followed by industrial products (132) and chemicals and petrochemicals (125).