Bloomberg has released its much-awaited list of the Top 20 Wealthiest Families in Asia for 2025. Six Indian families feature among Asia’s richest, with the Ambani family topping the chart with a combined wealth of $90.5 billion (₹7.85 lakh crore). This list highlights Asia’s legacy business empires that have evolved through generations, particularly in India where family-run conglomerates dominate the corporate landscape.
Background / Introduction
Asia has long been a hub of powerful business dynasties, and this year’s rankings underscore the regional economic influence of multi-generational families. In India, legacies like Reliance, Birla, and Bajaj are examples of family-owned empires that have diversified and grown globally. Bloomberg’s 2025 list excludes first-generation billionaire entrepreneurs and focuses solely on families that have passed on wealth through at least one generation.
Key Facts / Quick Summary Table
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Asia’s Richest Families 2025 |
| Related to | Economy / Business Families |
| Location | Asia (Focus: India, Thailand, Indonesia, etc.) |
| Implemented by | Bloomberg |
| Date | January 31, 2025 |
| Special Feature | India has 6 families in Asia’s top 20 list |
Purpose / Role / Significance
The list reflects how wealth has been sustained and expanded across generations. It helps evaluate not just personal fortunes, but the long-term resilience and growth of family-run enterprises. For India, this also serves as a testament to the country’s deep-rooted entrepreneurial culture, economic influence, and the strength of its legacy corporate houses in shaping both domestic and global business landscapes.
Features / Characteristics
Top 10 Richest Families in Asia – 2025
| Rank | Family Name | Company | Wealth | Location | Generations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambani | Reliance Industries | $90.5B | India | 3 |
| 2 | Chearavanont | Charoen Pokphand Group | $42.6B | Thailand | 4 |
| 3 | Hartono | Djarum, Bank Central Asia | $42.2B | Indonesia | 3 |
| 4 | Mistry | Shapoorji Pallonji Group | $37.5B | India | 5 |
| 5 | Kwok | Sun Hung Kai Properties | $35.6B | Hong Kong | 3 |
| 6 | Tsai | Cathay Financial, Fubon Financial | $30.9B | Taiwan | 3 |
| 7 | Jindal | OP Jindal Group | $28.1B | India | 3 |
| 8 | Yoovidhya | TCP Group | $25.7B | Thailand | 2 |
| 9 | Birla | Aditya Birla Group | $23.0B | India | 7 |
| 10 | Lee | Samsung | $22.7B | South Korea | 3 |
India’s Richest Families in 2025 (Bloomberg Ranking)
| Rank | Family Name | Company | Wealth (USD) | Industry | Generations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambani | Reliance Industries | $90.5B | Conglomerate | 3 |
| 4 | Mistry | Shapoorji Pallonji Group | $37.5B | Conglomerate | 5 |
| 7 | Jindal | OP Jindal Group | $28.1B | Industrial | 3 |
| 9 | Birla | Aditya Birla Group | $23.0B | Conglomerate | 7 |
| 13 | Bajaj | Bajaj Group | $20.1B | Conglomerate | 4 |
| 18 | Hinduja | Hinduja Group | $15.2B | Finance, Property | 4 |
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