List of Richest Indians 2026
Hurun Report (or Hurun Inc.) is a leading global research, media, and investment group founded in London in 1999 by Rupert Hoogewerf. It is best known for compiling the “Hurun Rich List,” a premier ranking of the world’s wealthiest individuals, with a major focus on entrepreneurs in China and India.Here are the findings of its 2026 Report, which tells us about who the Richest Indians are:
| Rank | Name | Wealth | Company |
| 1 | Mukesh Ambani & family | INR 9.8 Lakh Cr | Reliance Industries |
| 2 | Gautam Adani & family | INR 7.5 Lakh Cr | Adani |
| 3 | Roshni Nadar Malhotra & family | INR 3.2 Lakh Cr | HCL Technologies |
| 4 | Cyrus Poonawalla & family | INR 3.0 Lakh Cr | Serum Institute |
| 5 | Kumar Mangalam Birla & family | INR 2.5 Lakh Cr | Aditya Birla |
| 6 | Dilip Shanghvi & family | INR 2.3 Lakh Cr | Sun Pharma |
| 7 | Azim Premji & family | INR 2.3 Lakh Cr | Wipro |
| 8 | Niraj Bajaj & family | INR 2.2 Lakh Cr | Bajaj |
| 9 | Ashok P. Hinduja & family | INR 2.2 Lakh Cr | Hinduja |
| 10 | Radhakishan Damani & family | INR 1.5 Lakh Cr | Avenue Supermarts |
Mukesh Ambani is the richest Indian followed by Gautam Adani who is in second position.
Mumbai Remains India’s Billionaire Hub
Mumbai continues to be the leading city for billionaires in India, with 95 billionaires currently residing in the financial capital. However, the city has lost its title as Asia’s top billionaire hub to Shenzhen in China, which now has 133 billionaires.
Despite this shift, Mumbai remains one of the world’s most vibrant centres for wealth creation. The city also added 15 new billionaires this year, surpassing other global financial hubs such as New York, which added 14, and London, which recorded nine new entrants.
Cities with the Highest Number of Billionaires
Globally, several major cities dominate the billionaire landscape. New York ranks first, followed by key Asian financial centres.
| Rank | City | Number of Billionaires |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 146 |
| 2 | Shenzhen | 133 |
| 3 | Shanghai | 120 |
| 4 | Beijing | 107 |
| 5 | London | 102 |
| 6 | Mumbai | 95 |
India’s Youngest Billionaire
The title of India’s youngest billionaire goes to Ritesh Agarwal, the founder of hospitality startup OYO. At 32 years old, Agarwal has built an estimated fortune of ₹14,440 crore, highlighting the rapid rise of technology-driven entrepreneurs in India’s startup ecosystem.
Growth of Women Billionaires in India
India’s wealth landscape is also witnessing a gradual rise in women entrepreneurs. Currently, 23 women billionaires in the country collectively hold wealth worth approximately ₹9.8 trillion. Their growing presence across industries such as technology, healthcare, and manufacturing signals increasing diversity in India’s business leadership.
According to the Hurun Global Rich List 2026, among the notable new entrants to the list are entrepreneurs who have built businesses by tapping into India’s vast consumer base. Alakh Pandey and Prateek Maheshwari, the founders of the online learning platform Physics Wallah, each debuted with an estimated net worth of about $1.7 billion. Their rise underscores the scale of opportunity in India’s mass-market education sector, where millions of students across cities and smaller towns are turning to affordable digital learning platforms to prepare for competitive exams and improve academic outcomes.
