The Hurun India Rich List 2025 has placed Mukesh Ambani back at the top as India’s richest individual, with a wealth of over ₹9.5 lakh crore. He surpassed Gautam Adani, who ranks second with over ₹8 lakh crore.
Mukesh Ambani Tops Hurun India Rich List 2025, Shah Rukh Khan Joins Billionaire Club
A major highlight this year is Shah Rukh Khan, who has officially entered the billionaire club with an estimated net worth of around ₹12,500 crore. This makes him the richest Bollywood celebrity ever to feature on the list. Adding to the glamour, Amitabh Bachchan has also entered the rich list for the first time, with wealth exceeding ₹1,600 crore.
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- The report saw 13 new billionaires being added to India’s rich list in 2025, indicating fast-paced wealth creation in the country.
- Aravind Srinivas, co-founder of Perplexity AI, has been declared the youngest billionaire in India at the age of 31.
- The list also highlights how family names dominate the wealth landscape: the surname Agarwal and Gupta have the highest number of entries (12 each) in the top ranks, reflecting sustained generational business legacies.
The 2025 list introduced 13 new billionaires, reflecting the rapid pace of wealth creation in India. Aravind Srinivas, co-founder of Perplexity AI, emerged as the youngest billionaire at just 31 years of age.
The report also highlights how certain surnames dominate the rankings, with Agarwal and Gupta families leading in representation. Overall, India witnessed a sharp 45% rise in collective wealth of its richest individuals compared to last year.
Interestingly, the country now has close to 8.7 lakh millionaire households, nearly double the number recorded just four years ago. This surge shows India’s accelerating economic growth, global influence, and diversification of wealth sources across industries — from technology and manufacturing to entertainment.
The inclusion of entertainment icons like Shah Rukh Khan signals a shift where wealth in India is no longer confined to traditional industries alone, but also driven by cultural and creative power.
