Gautam Adani and his family have topped the 2024 Hurun India Rich List, with a staggering wealth of Rs 11.6 lakh crore. Adani's wealth has skyrocketed by 95 per cent, solidifying his position as the wealthiest person in India.
Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, has secured the second spot on the list. His family's wealth grew by 25 per cent over the past year, totaling Rs 10,14,700 crore.
HCL's founder Shiv Nadar and his family are in third place with a wealth of Rs 3,14,000 crore. Nadar continues to be one of the most influential figures in the tech industry.
Known as the 'Vaccine King,' Cyrus Poonawalla and his family are fourth on the list, with a total wealth of Rs 2,89,800 crore, largely due to the success of the Serum Institute of India.
Founder of Sun Pharma, Dilip Shanghvi ranks fifth on the list with a wealth of Rs 2,49,900 crore. His company remains one of the top pharmaceutical giants in India.
Chairman of Aditya Birla Group, Kumar Mangalam Birla, is in sixth place with a total wealth of Rs 2,35,200 crore. His business empire spans multiple sectors, including metals, cement, and textiles.
The Hinduja Group's Gopichand Hinduja and his family take the seventh spot with a wealth of Rs 1,92,700 crore, reflecting the group's diverse business interests worldwide.
Radhakishan Damani, the man behind DMart, ranks eighth on the list with a wealth of Rs 1,90,000 crore. His retail empire has become a household name across India.
Founder of Wipro, Azim Premji, holds the ninth position with a wealth of Rs 1,90,700 crore. Known for his philanthropic efforts, Premji continues to be a prominent figure in India's tech landscape.
At the tenth spot is Neeraj Bajaj and his family from the Bajaj Group, with a wealth of Rs 1,62,800 crore. The Bajaj Group is renowned for its significant contributions to the Indian automotive industry.