Hurun India Rich List 2024 was released on 27 August 2024, showcasing shifts in wealth rankings among India’s top business magnates.
- Gautam Adani secured the top spot, surpassing Mukesh Ambani, with wealth increasing by 95% to approximately ₹11.6 lakh crore.
- Mukesh Ambani held the second position with a total wealth of ₹10.1 lakh crore.
- The Shiv Nadar family ranked third, followed by Cyrus S. Poonawalla and Dilip Shanghvi in the top five.
Consistently in the Top 10 for the past five years: Gautam Adani, Mukesh Ambani, Shiv Nadar, Cyrus S. Poonawalla, Gopichand Hinduja, and Radhakishan Damani.
The total number of Indian billionaires rose to 334, with combined wealth amounting to ₹159 lakh crore, exceeding the combined GDP of Saudi Arabia and Switzerland. 55 tech entrepreneurs appeared on the list, collectively holding ₹2,87,100 crore, with an average age of 40. India’s number of billionaires increased by 29% to a record 334, while China’s number of billionaires declined.
- The youngest billionaire is 21-year-old Kaivalya Vohra, co-founder of Zepto.
- The youngest self-made woman is Neha Bansal, co-founder of Lenskart.
- The list includes 52 founders of 29 unicorns, highlighting India’s growth as a hub for wealth creation in Asia.
The 2024 Hurun India Rich List includes 1,539 individuals, representing wealth creators from various sectors, including startups, family businesses, private equity, next-gen leaders, and film stars.
Q.: Who is ranked as India’s Richest Person, as per the Hurun India Rich List 2024?
A) Mukesh Ambani
B) Shiv Nadar
C) Cyrus S. Poonawalla
D) Gautam Adani
Answer: D) Gautam Adani
Gautam Adani secured the top spot, surpassing Mukesh Ambani, with wealth increasing by 95% to approximately ₹11.6 lakh crore.
