India, one of the rapidly growing economies, boasts numerous billionaires who have made significant marks on the global financial landscape. Notably, Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are prominent figures in this elite group, known for their immense wealth and influence in the business world. This article explores the lives, accomplishments, and business empires of the top 10 richest man in India as of December 2024, offering insights into their paths to success and their rise to billionaire status.
Top-10 Richest Men of India as of December 2024
According to the recent data, Mukesh Ambani with a net worth of $119.5 billion, stands as the richest man of India, followed by Gautam Adani, Savitri Jindal and Shiv Nadar.
Here is the list of top-10 richest men of India as of December 2024:
Top-10 Richest Men in India as of December 2024 | |||
Rank | Name | Net Worth (in US dollars) | Source of Wealth |
1. | Mukesh Ambani | $119.5 B | Reliance Industries |
2. | Gautam Adani | $116 B | Adani Group |
3. | Savitri Jindal & Family | $43.6 B | JSW Group |
4. | Shiv Nadar | $40.3 B | HCL Technologies Ltd. |
5. | Dilip Shanghvi | $31.5 B | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries |
6. | Radhakrishan Damani | $31.5 B | Avenue Supermarkets |
7. | Sunil Mittal | $30.7 B | Bharat Airtel |
8. | Kumar Birla | $24.8 B | Aditya Birla Group |
9. | Cyrus Poonawalla | $24.5 B | Serum Institute of India |
10. | Bajaj Family | $23.4 B | Bajaj Auto |
Who is the Richest Man of India Mukesh Ambani or Gautam Adani?
Net worth: $119.5 billion
Age: 61 years
Source of wealth: Adani Group
Mukesh Ambani, with a remarkable net worth of $115.3 Billion, holds the title of the richest man of India as of December 2024. Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, a huge company that makes over Rs. 8 lakh crore eacy year. As of now, Reliance Industries spans across various sectors, including petrochemicals, oil and gas, retail, and telecom. The Ambani family’s influence is also strong, with his three children—Akash, Anant, and Isha—overseeing different parts of this vast empire.
Second Richest Person of India – Gautam Adani
Gautam Adani, the chairman of the Adani Group based in Ahmedabad, is India’s second richest man with a net worth of $116 Billion His diversified conglomerate spans industries like ports, airports, power generation, green energy, edible oils, cement, and real estate. Adani is India’s largest airport operator and controls Mundra Port in Gujarat. In 2022, he became India’s second-largest cement producer after acquiring Holcim’s Indian assets for $10.5 billion.
India’s Third Richest Person- Savitri Jindal & Family
Age: 73 years
Net worth: Rs.314,000 crore
Source of wealth: O.P. Jindal Group
Savitri Devi Jindal, India’s third richest person, is a prominent Indian businesswoman and politician. She is the chairperson emerita of the O.P. Jindal Group and president of Maharaja Agrasen Medical College, Agroha. As of November 2024, the Jindal family’s net worth is around $40 billion, making her the third richest person in India.