Overview
- India welcomed 57 new billionaires during the year, resulting in a net rise of 24 to a total of 308, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2026.
- The combined wealth of Indian billionaires increased about 10% to ₹112.6 trillion, with 199 gaining wealth and 109 flat or declining.
- Mukesh Ambani retained the top spot in India and Asia at ₹9.8 trillion after a 9% gain, while Gautam Adani held No. 2 at ₹7.5 trillion following a 14% drop.
- Mumbai remains the country’s leading hub with 95 billionaires and 15 new entrants this year, as Shenzhen ranks as Asia’s top billionaire city.
- Healthcare created the most new Indian billionaires with 53 entrants, while globally the list crossed 4,020 individuals and Elon Musk led with an estimated $792 billion.