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 September 2024, offering insights into their paths to success and their rise to billionaire status.
Top-10 Richest Men of India as of September 2024
According to the recent data, Gautam Adani, with a net worth of Rs.1,161,800 crore, stands as the richest man of India, followed by Mukesh Ambani, Savitri Jindal and Shiv Nadar.
Here is the list of top-10 richest men of India as of September 2024:
Top-10 Richest Men in India as of September 2024 | |||
Rank | Name | Net Worth (in INR crore) | Source of Wealth |
1. | Gautam Adani | 1,161,800 | Adani Group |
2. | Mukesh Ambani | 1,014,700 | Reliance Industries |
3. | Savitri Jindal & Family | 314,000 | JSW Group |
4. | Cyrus S Poonawalla & family | 289,800 | Serum Institute of India |
5. | Dilip Shanghvi | 249,900 | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries |
6. | Kumar Mangalam Birla & family | 235,200 | Aditya Birla Group |
7. | Gopichand Hinduja & family | 192,700 | Hinduja Group |
8. | Radhakishan Damani & family | 190,900 | Avenue Supermarts |
9. | Azim Premji & family | 190,700 | Wipro |
10. | Niraj Bajaj & family | 162,800 | Bajaj Auto |
Who is the Richest Man of India Mukesh Ambani or Gautam Adani?
Gautam Adani, the chairman of the Adani Group based in Ahmedabad, is India’s richest man with a net worth of INR 1,161,800 crore. 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.
Second Richest Person of India – Gautam Adani
Net worth: Rs.1,014,700 crore
Age: 61 years
Source of wealth: Adani Group
Mukesh Ambani, with a remarkable net worth of Rs.1,014,700 crore, holds the title of the second richest man of India as of September 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.
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 June 2024, the Jindal family’s net worth is around $40 billion, making her the third richest person in India.