Forbes Magazine has recently unveiled its much-anticipated annual list spotlighting the wealthiest Indians of 2024. This year's roster b...
Forbes Magazine has recently unveiled its much-anticipated annual list spotlighting the wealthiest Indians of 2024. This year's roster boasts an impressive 200 Indian tycoons, marking a significant surge from the 169 featured in 2023. Collectively, these affluent individuals command a staggering net worth of $954 billion, a remarkable 41% surge from the previous year's $675 billion. It's worth noting that all financial figures cited are accurate as of March 8, 2024, based on Forbes' assessments.
1. Mukesh Ambani - Net Worth: $116 billion
Mukesh Ambani, the influential chairman and principal stakeholder of Reliance Industries Limited, stands atop the list with an astounding net worth of $116 billion. Under his leadership, Reliance Industries has diversified into various sectors, including petrochemicals, oil, natural gas exploration, telecommunications, and retail.
2. Gautam Adani - Net Worth: $84 billion
Gautam Adani, at the helm of the Adani Group, has carved a niche in diverse sectors such as ports, airports, power generation, transmission, and renewable energy, solidifying his position as one of India's leading industrialists.
3. Shiv Nadar - Net Worth: $36.9 billion
Shiv Nadar, the visionary founder of HCL Technologies, remains a stalwart in the IT industry. Having established HCL in 1976, his daughter, Roshni Nadar Malhotra, has since taken over as the company's chairperson.
4. Savitri Jindal - Net Worth: $35.5 billion
Savitri Jindal, India's wealthiest woman, has ascended to the fourth spot from sixth last year. Her impressive fortune is primarily derived from her family's steel and power conglomerate.
5. Dilip Shanghvi - Net Worth: $26.7 billion
Founder of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Dilip Shanghvi has propelled his company to global prominence, establishing it as one of the world's foremost pharmaceutical giants.
6. Cyrus Poonawalla - Net Worth: $21.3 billion
Cyrus Poonawalla, an eminent entrepreneur, is renowned for founding the Serum Institute of India. His dedication to the pharmaceutical sector, particularly in vaccine manufacturing, has been pivotal in addressing global healthcare needs.
7. Kushal Pal Singh - Net Worth: $20.9 billion
Kushal Pal Singh, a luminary in real estate development, chairs DLF Limited, a dominant player in India's real estate landscape.
8. Kumar Birla - Net Worth: $19.7 billion
Kumar Mangalam Birla, scion of the illustrious Birla family, helms the Aditya Birla Group, a sprawling conglomerate with diversified business interests across the globe.
9. Radhakishan Damani - Net Worth: $17.6 billion
Radhakishan Damani, an astute investor and entrepreneur, founded Avenue Supermarts Limited, the company behind the highly successful retail chain, D-Mart.
10. Lakshmi Mittal - Net Worth: $16.4 billion
Lakshmi Mittal, an industrial magnate, serves as the Chairman and CEO of ArcelorMittal, the world's premier steel manufacturing corporation. While originally from India, Mittal is now a British citizen.
This year's Forbes list not only underscores the immense wealth amassed by India's top business magnates but also highlights their influential roles in shaping the nation's economy and business landscape.
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