In 2025, the wealth of India’s Chief Ministers has once again become a topic of public discussion after the latest ADR report revealed their declared assets. While some leaders are worth hundreds of crores, others live with very modest means. From Andhra Pradesh’s Chandrababu Naidu topping the list to West Bengal’s Mamata Banerjee as the least wealthy, the report highlights sharp contrasts among India’s state leaders.
India’s Richest Chief Minister 2025
In 2025, N. Chandrababu Naidu, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, is declared the richest CM in India. According to the ADR report, he has total assets worth over ₹931 crore, far ahead of other leaders. Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu stands second with ₹332 crore, while Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah holds third place with ₹51 crore in assets.
Top-10 Richest Chief Ministers in India by 2025
N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, with the total assets of Rs.931+crore, stands as the richest Chief Minister of India in 2025, followed by Pema Khandu, Siddaramaiah and Neiphiu Rio.
Here is the list of top-10 richest Chief Ministers of India in 2025:
| Rank | Chief Minister | Party | State | Declared Assets (Rs. crore) |
| 1. | N. Chandrababu Naidu | TDP | Andhra Pradesh | 931+ |
| 2. | Pema Khandu | BJP | Arunachal Pradesh | 332+ |
| 3. | Siddharamaiah | INC | Karnataka | 51+ |
| 4. | Neiphiu Rio | NDPP | Nagaland | 46+ |
| 5. | Dr. Mohan Yadav | BJP | Madhya Pradesh | 42+ |
| 6. | N. Rangasamy | Al N.R. Congress | Puducherry | 38+ |
| 7. | Revanth Reddy | INC | Telangana | 30+ |
| 8. | Hemant Soren | JMM | Jharkhand | 25+ |
| 9. | Himanta Biswa Sarma | BJP | Assam | 17+ |
| 10. | Conrad Sangma | NPP | Meghalaya | 14+ |
Key Highlights
- Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu tops the chart with over ₹931 crore, making him the richest CM in India.
- Arunachal Pradesh’s Pema Khandu follows with ₹332 crore, while Karnataka’s Siddaramaiah is third with ₹51 crore.
Wealth Distribution Among CMs
The ADR report also highlights the distribution of wealth among Chief Ministers:
- 53% have assets between ₹1 crore – ₹10 crores
- 30% have assets between ₹11 crores – ₹49 crores
- 10% hold wealth of ₹50 crores and above
- Only 7% declared assets below ₹1 crore
This clearly shows that majority of Indian CMs are crorepatis.
Party-Wise Trends
When we look at party representation in the top 10 richest CMs list:
- BJP leads with 3 names – Pema Khandu, Mohan Yadav, and Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- INC has 2 names – Siddaramaiah and Revanth Reddy.
- Leaders from regional parties like TDP, NDPP, JMM, NPP, and AI N.R. Congress also figure prominently.
This shows that wealth among CMs is not limited to one political party but spread across different states and political backgrounds.
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