Gautam Adani Becomes India’s Biggest Wealth Gainer as Mukesh Ambani Retains Asia’s Richest Title

Introduction

Indian billionaires have once again made a strong presence on the global stage, with Gautam Adani emerging as the biggest wealth gainer and Mukesh Ambani retaining his position as Asia’s richest person. The Hurun Global Rich List 2025 highlights the changing dynamics of wealth among India’s top business tycoons.

Gautam Adani’s Wealth Surge

Billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, saw a significant increase in his net worth, gaining nearly Rs 1 lakh crore (13%) over the past year. This increase pushed his total wealth to Rs 8.4 lakh crore, making him the second-richest Indian in the world.

Adani’s wealth rise is attributed to the strong performance of his infrastructure, energy, and logistics businesses, which have expanded significantly in both domestic and global markets.

Mukesh Ambani’s Wealth Decline but Still Asia’s Richest

Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, experienced a Rs 1 lakh crore drop in his net worth, bringing it down to Rs 8.6 lakh crore. This decline is primarily due to rising debt levels at Reliance.

Despite the setback, Ambani remains the richest person in Asia, ahead of Adani, and continues to dominate India’s business landscape with diversified investments across telecom, retail, and energy.

India’s Top Billionaires in 2025

India now ranks third globally in the number of billionaires, with 284 ultra-rich individuals making it to the Hurun Global Rich List 2025. The combined wealth of these billionaires stands at ₹98 lakh crore, nearly one-third of India’s GDP.

Top 10 Richest Indians in 2025

1. Mukesh Ambani (Reliance Industries) – Rs 8.6 lakh crore

2. Gautam Adani (Adani Group) – Rs 8.4 lakh crore

3. Roshni Nadar & Family (HCL) – Rs 3.5 lakh crore

4. Dilip Shanghvi (Sun Pharma) – Rs 2.5 lakh crore

5. Azim Premji (Wipro) – Rs 2.2 lakh crore

6. Kumar Mangalam Birla (Aditya Birla Group) – Rs 2 lakh crore

7. Cyrus Poonawalla (Serum Institute of India) – Rs 2 lakh crore

8. Niraj Bajaj (Bajaj Auto) – Rs 1.6 lakh crore

9. Ravi Jaipuria (RJ Corp) – Rs 1.4 lakh crore

10. Radhakishan Damani (Avenue Supermarts) – Rs 1.4 lakh crore

This year, Mumbai remained India’s billionaire capital with 90 ultra-rich individuals, followed by New Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, and Ahmedabad.

New Billionaires and Wealth Trends in India

13 new billionaires joined the rich list this year, expanding India’s total to 284 billionaires.

175 billionaires saw an increase in their wealth, while 109 either lost money or saw no change.

Mumbai lost its status as Asia’s billionaire capital to Shanghai, which now has 92 billionaires.

The average wealth of an Indian billionaire stands at Rs 34,514 crore, which is higher than China’s Rs 29,027 crore.

India’s Youngest Billionaires in 2025

Shashank Kumar & Harshil Mathur (Razorpay) – Both 34 years old, worth Rs 8,643 crore each.

Global Billionaire Rankings: Elon Musk Leads Again

On the global front, Elon Musk continues to dominate as the richest person in the world, with a staggering net worth of $420 billion.

Top 5 Richest People in the World (2025)

1. Elon Musk (Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink) – $420 billion

2. Jeff Bezos (Amazon, Blue Origin) – $266 billion

3. Mark Zuckerberg (Meta, Facebook) – $242 billion

4. Larry Ellison (Oracle) – $203 billion

5. Warren Buffett (Berkshire Hathaway) – $167 billion

Musk’s fortune surged due to Tesla’s strong stock performance and his successful ventures in AI, space technology, and electric vehicles.

Conclusion

The Hurun Global Rich List 2025 highlights a dynamic shift in wealth among India’s top billionaires, with Gautam Adani emerging as the biggest gainer and Mukesh Ambani holding onto his position as Asia’s wealthiest person.

India continues to strengthen its global presence, ranking third in the world for billionaires, with Mumbai remaining the country’s billionaire hub. As industries evolve, the next few years could bring new names and fortunes into the Indian billionaire club.