Mukesh Ambani has once again secured the top spot on the Hurun India Rich List 2025, reaffirming his position as the wealthiest Indian with a net worth of Rs 9.55 lakh crore. The report, released as the 14th edition of the M3M Hurun India Rich List, also saw Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan make history by entering the billionaire club for the first time with a personal fortune of Rs 12,490 crore. This milestone marks a rare crossover of fame and fortune, cementing Khan’s status not just as the “King of Bollywood” but also as one of India’s wealthiest.
Trailing Ambani is Gautam Adani, whose family wealth stands at Rs 8.15 lakh crore, keeping alive the fierce rivalry at the top of India’s billionaire chart. The report also highlights the rise of Roshni Nadar Malhotra, who has now become India’s richest woman with a net worth of Rs 2.84 lakh crore, placing her family in the top three for the first time.
India’s billionaire numbers have soared dramatically, now surpassing 350—an increase of six times since the first list was published 13 years ago. Collectively, these billionaires control Rs 167 lakh crore, which amounts to nearly half of India’s GDP.
Among the youngest wealth creators is 31-year-old Aravind Srinivas, founder of AI firm Perplexity, who debuted on the list with Rs 21,190 crore, becoming India’s youngest billionaire. Niraj Bajaj and his family made the largest gains, adding Rs 69,875 crore to touch Rs 2.33 lakh crore.
Mumbai remains the hub of billionaires, hosting 451 individuals, followed by New Delhi with 223 and Bengaluru with 116. Sector-wise, pharmaceuticals led the chart with 137 entrants, followed by industrial products (132) and chemicals & petrochemicals (125).
The 2025 list also showcases the rise of women entrepreneurs, with 101 women featured, including 26 dollar billionaires. Notably, 66% of the individuals on the list are self-made, and 74% of new entrants built their fortunes from scratch, underlining India’s entrepreneurial dynamism. The inclusion of Shah Rukh Khan adds a cultural dimension to the financial rankings, illustrating how India’s entertainment industry can stand alongside traditional sectors like energy, infrastructure, and technology in wealth creation.
