Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) have made a remarkable impact globally, achieving immense success in various fields like business, technology, and retail. In 2024, many of them rank among the wealthiest individuals worldwide. This article highlights the top 10 richest NRIs who have made significant contributions to their industries, showcasing their success and growing fortunes across the globe.
Number of NRI’s as of 2024
The 2024 Hurun India Rich List reports 102 billionaire NRIs, with 79% being self-made. Leading the list are Gopichand Hinduja and his family, boasting a net worth of INR 192,700 crore.
Top-10 Richest NRI’s in 2024
Gopichand Hinduja & Family, with the net worth of Rs.1,92,700 crores, stands as the richest non-resident Indian in 2024, followed by LN Mittal & Family and Anil Agrawal & Family.
Here is the list of top-10 richest non-residents Indians in 2024:
Top-10 Richest Non-Residents Indians in 2024 | ||||
Rank | Name | Net worth (INR Cr.) | Residing City | Company |
1. | Gopichand Hinduja & Family | Rs.1,92,700 | London | Hinduja Group |
2. | LN Mittal & Family | Rs.1,60,900 | London | ArcelorMittal |
3. | Anil Agrawal & Family | Rs.1,11,400 | London | Vedanta Resources |
4. | Shapoor Pallonji Mistry | Rs.91,400 | Monaco | Shapoorji Pallonji |
5. | Jay Chaudhary | Rs.88,600 | San Jose | Zscaler |
6. | Sri Prakash Lohia | Rs.73,100 | London | Indorama |
7. | Vivek Chaand Sehgal & Family | Rs.62,600 | Dubai | Samvardhana Motherson Intl |
8. | Yusuff Ali MA | Rs.55,000 | Abu Dubai | Lulu |
9. | Rakesh Gangwal & Family | Rs.37,400 | Miami | Interglobe Aviation |
10. | Romesh T Wadhwani | Rs.36,900 | Palo Alto | Symphony Technology |
Richest Non-Resident Indian – Gopichand Hinduja
Net worth: Rs.1,92,700 crores
Gopichand Parmanand Hinduja is an Indian-British billionaire who leads the Hinduja Group. After his brother Srichand Hinduja passed away in May 2023, Gopichand continued to manage their business empire. In 2024, he was ranked as the richest person in the UK by the Sunday Times Rich List, with a family fortune of £37 billion.
Second Richest NRI – LN Mittal
Net worth: Rs.1,60,900 crores
Lakshmi Niwas Mittal is an Indian steel magnate based in the UK and the second richest NRI in 2024. He is the executive chairman of ArcelorMittal, the world’s second-largest steel company, and also leads Aperam, a stainless steel manufacturer. Mittal owns 38% of ArcelorMittal and holds a 3% stake in the football club Queens Park Rangers.
Third Richest Non-Resident Indians – Anil Agrawal
Net worth: Rs.1,11,400 crores
Anil Agarwal, known as the “metal king,” is an Indian billionaire and the third richest NRI in 2024. He is the founder and chairman of Vedanta Resources, a major natural resources company. Agarwal controls Vedanta through his investment firm, Volcan Investments, which holds a 100% stake in the business.