India’s Richest Billionaires 2024: Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani bag first, second spots - check list of top 10 wealthiest Indians

India’s Richest Billionaires 2024: Mukesh Ambani has topped the list of Indian billionaires in the latest Forbes ranking of World’s Billionaires 2024. He is the only Indian billionaire and the sole Asian member in the coveted $100 billion club. Forbes' '2024 Billionaires' list reveals a rise in Indian billionaires, totaling 200 individuals compared to 169 last year. The combined wealth of Indian billionaires has spiked to $954 billion, a significant 41% increase from the previous year's $675 billion. We take a look at the richest Indian billionaires:

India’s Richest Billionaires Rank 1: Mukesh Ambani leads Reliance Industries, a conglomerate with a revenue of $110 billion. The company's diverse portfolio includes petrochemicals, oil and gas, telecom, retail, and financial services. According to Forbes, Mukesh Ambani has a net worth of $116 billion.

India’s Richest Billionaires Rank 2: Gautam Adani heads the Adani Group with a revenue of $32 billion. The conglomerate is involved in various sectors including ports, airports, power generation and transmission, as well as green energy initiatives. According to Forbes, Gautam Adani has a net worth of $84 billion.

India’s Richest Billionaires Rank 3: Shiv Nadar, an Indian IT trailblazer, collaborated with five friends to establish HCL in 1976, starting out in a garage. The initial goal was to manufacture calculators and microprocessors. According to Forbes, Shiv Nadar has a net worth of $36.9 billion.

India’s Richest Billionaires Rank 4: Savitri Jindal, widow of founder Om Prakash Jindal, chairs the Jindal Group, which has diverse interests spanning steel, power, cement, and infrastructure. According to Forbes, Savitri Jindal & Family have a net worth of $33.5 billion.

India’s Richest Billionaires Rank 5: Dilip Shanghvi, the son of a pharmaceuticals distributor, started Sun Pharmaceutical Industries in 1983 with a $200 loan from his father. The company was established with a focus on manufacturing psychiatric drugs. According to Forbes, Dilip Shanghvi has a net worth of $26.7 billion.

India’s Richest Billionaires Rank 6: Cyrus Poonawalla, the son of a horse breeder, established Serum Institute of India in 1966. Over the years, he transformed it into the world's leading vaccine manufacturer by doses. According to Forbes, Cyrus Poonawalla has a net worth of $21.3 billion.

India’s Richest Billionaires Rank 7: Kushal Pal Singh left an army posting back in 1961 to become a property baron. He joined DLF, a company founded by his father-in-law in 1946. According to Forbes, Kushal Pal Singh has a net worth of $20.9 billion.

India’s Richest Billionaires Rank 8: Kumar Birla, leading the Aditya Birla Group, which boasts a revenue of $65 billion, is a fourth generation head at the helm. Over half of its revenue is generated internationally, with operations spanning across 41 countries. According to Forbes, Kumar Birla has a net worth of $19.7 billion.

India’s Richest Billionaires Rank 9: Experienced Mumbai investor Radhakishan Damani ascended to the position of India's retail leader following the March 2017 IPO of his supermarket chain, Avenue Supermarts. According to Forbes, Radhakishan Damani has a net worth of $17.6 billion.

India’s Richest Billionaires Rank 10: Lakshmi Mittal holds the position of chairman at ArcelorMittal, a company generating $68 billion in revenue. ArcelorMittal is recognized as the world's largest steel and mining company based on output. According to Forbes, Lakshmi Mittal has a net worth of $16.4 billion.