Winning Bizness Desk
Mumbai. Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has retained his title as India’s richest person in the latest Hurun Global Rich List 2025. Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, secured the second position and emerged as India’s biggest wealth gainer with a 13% (₹1 lakh crore) rise in his net worth.
HCL’s Roshni Nadar is ranked third and is the only woman in India's top 10 richest individuals. Her entry into the top-10 list follows a recent transfer of 47% stake in HCL by her father, Shiv Nadar, making her one of the country’s wealthiest individuals.
Elon Musk Remains World’s Richest Person
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk continues to be the wealthiest person globally. His net worth surged by 82% (189 billion dollars) following Donald Trump’s re-election as U.S. President. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos holds the second position on the global list.
Key Highlights from the Hurun Global Rich List 2025
Total Billionaires: The world now has 3,456 billionaires, up from 3,279 in 2024, marking a 5% growth.
India’s Billionaire Count: The number of billionaires in India has increased from 271 to 284, with a combined wealth of ₹98 lakh crore.
Decline in Ambani’s Net Worth: Mukesh Ambani's wealth dropped by 13% (₹1 lakh crore) compared to last year.
World’s Billionaire Capital: New York leads with 129 billionaires, followed by London with 97.
Asia’s Billionaire Hub: Shanghai has surpassed Mumbai with 92 billionaires, making it Asia’s new ‘billionaire capital.’
Youngest Self-Made Billionaire: Ryan Breslow (29), founder of Bolt, has a net worth of $1.4 billion.
Hurun Report: A Global Wealth Tracker
Hurun is a global research organization focused on wealth, entrepreneurship, and economic trends. Founded in 1999 by British accountant Rupert Hoogewerf, it identifies and ranks the world’s richest individuals. Over the years, it has become a globally recognized institution.
Headquarters & Operations:
- Based in Shanghai, China, with a strong presence in Mumbai.
- Conducts research and data collection across 20+ countries.
Top 10 Wealthiest People in the World (2025)
| Rank | Name | Net Worth (in Billion $) | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elon Musk | 231 | Tesla, SpaceX |
| 2 | Jeff Bezos | 196 | Amazon |
| 3 | Bernard Arnault | 187 | LVMH |
| 4 | Mark Zuckerberg | 168 | Meta |
| 5 | Bill Gates | 141 | Microsoft |
| 6 | Larry Ellison | 139 | Oracle |
| 7 | Warren Buffett | 127 | Berkshire Hathaway |
| 8 | Steve Ballmer | 125 | Microsoft |
| 9 | Gautam Adani | 120 | Adani Group |
| 10 | Mukesh Ambani | 110 | Reliance Industries |
Top 5 Wealthiest Indians (2025)
| Rank | Name | Net Worth (in ₹ Lakh Crore) | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mukesh Ambani | 8.6 | Reliance Industries |
| 2 | Gautam Adani | 7.8 | Adani Group |
| 3 | Roshni Nadar | 5.4 | HCL Technologies |
| 4 | Shiv Nadar | 4.9 | HCL Technologies |
| 5 | Cyrus Poonawalla | 4.6 | Serum Institute |
