Forbes has released its 2025 list of India’s richest, led by Mukesh Ambani with $115.3 billion, followed by Gautam Adani at $67 billion. The top 10 includes industrialists from sectors like IT, steel, pharma, and real estate. Savitri Jindal remains the only woman on the list.
The latest Forbes India 2025 Rich List is out, and Mukesh Ambani has once again topped the chart as the richest person in India, with a net worth of $115.3 billion. Gautam Adani stands at second place, continuing to remain a strong force in Indian and global business despite recent market fluctuations. India, now ranked third globally in the number of billionaires after the United States and China, continues to be home to some of the world’s most influential and powerful business tycoons. The top 10 richest Indians of 2025 represent key industries like energy, IT, infrastructure, steel, retail, pharmaceuticals, and real estate.
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India’s Top 10 Richest People in 2025 (As per Forbes)
| Rank | Name | Net Worth (USD) | Age | Global Rank | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mukesh Ambani | $115.3 B | 68 | 15 | Oil, Gas, Retail, Telecom |
| 2 | Gautam Adani | $67.0 B | 63 | 24 | Infrastructure, Energy |
| 3 | Shiv Nadar | $38.0 B | 79 | 48 | Information Technology |
| 4 | Savitri Jindal & Family | $37.3 B | 75 | 49 | Steel & Power |
| 5 | Dilip Shanghvi | $26.4 B | 69 | 77 | Pharmaceuticals |
| 6 | Cyrus Poonawalla | $25.1 B | 84 | 81 | Vaccine Manufacturing |
| 7 | Kumar Mangalam Birla | $22.2 B | 58 | 95 | Conglomerate (Birla Group) |
| 8 | Lakshmi Mittal | $18.7 B | 75 | 116 | Steel (ArcelorMittal) |
| 9 | Radhakishan Damani | $18.3 B | 70 | 122 | Retail (DMart) |
| 10 | Kushal Pal Singh | $18.1 B | 93 | 124 | Real Estate (DLF) |
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Ambani Dominates with $115.3 Billion Net Worth
Chairman of Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani remains the undisputed leader in India’s billionaire club. His fortune has seen steady growth due to continuous expansion into 5G, green energy, telecom, and retail. Notably, Ambani is now the only Asian in the elite $100 billion club, as per Forbes. His global rank stands at 15, reflecting his rising influence beyond Indian borders.
Gautam Adani Secures Second Spot
With a wealth of $67 billion, Gautam Adani remains India’s second richest man. Despite facing a turbulent period post the 2023 Hindenburg report, Adani made a strong comeback through aggressive investments in renewable energy, logistics, and infrastructure. The Adani Group, spanning across ports, airports, energy, and data centers, continues to strengthen its footprint across key sectors.
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