Mukesh Ambani has once again topped the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 with a staggering wealth of ₹9.55 lakh crore, regaining his position as India’s richest individual. He is followed by Gautam Adani, whose wealth stands at ₹8.14 lakh crore.
This year, India saw 358 billionaires, up by 24 from last year. The list features 1,687 individuals with wealth above ₹1,000 crore, spread across 91 cities. Notably, 284 new entrants joined the list, while 139 dropped off.
Among the biggest highlights is Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who has officially entered the billionaire club with a net worth of ₹12,490 crore. This makes him the richest actor in the world, surpassing international celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Jerry Seinfeld, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Another standout is Chennai-born Aravind Srinivas (31), founder of AI-focused company Perplexity, who debuted with ₹21,190 crore, becoming the youngest billionaire on the list.
Roshni Nadar of the HCL Group remains the youngest person in the Top 10. Meanwhile, the Bajaj family’s wealth jumped by 43% to ₹2.33 lakh crore, moving them up four spots to sixth position.
According to Hurun, the Top 10 richest individuals now hold 27% of the list’s total wealth, with the base of wealthy individuals expanding rapidly. In the last five years, the number of people with wealth above ₹1,000 crore has more than doubled, and the list now spans 91 cities compared to just 10 at its inception.
The combined wealth of all individuals on the list is ₹167 lakh crore—nearly half of India’s GDP. The report also highlights the growing global footprint of Indian billionaires, with names emerging from Silicon Valley, London, Dubai, and the Gulf.
Mumbai leads with the most entries (451), followed by Bengaluru (116), Hyderabad (102), Chennai (94), and Pune (66). Sector-wise, pharmaceuticals top the list, followed by industrial products, chemicals, software, and a fast-growing biotech segment.