Mukesh Ambani Drops Out of Global Top 10, Still Reigns as Asia’s Richest
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has witnessed a sharp decline in his wealth—over ₹1 lakh crore in the past year—pushing him out of the global top 10 richest list, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2025, as reported by The Economic Times.
New Delhi: Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has witnessed a sharp decline in his wealth—over ₹1 lakh crore in the past year—pushing him out of the global top 10 richest list, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2025, as reported by The Economic Times. Despite the drop, Ambani retains his position as Asia’s richest individual.
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The downturn in Ambani’s net worth is primarily due to slowing growth in Reliance’s energy and retail sectors, along with increasing debt, as the conglomerate shifts its focus to digital ventures, green energy, and retail expansion.
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India’s Top 10 Richest in 2025
Here’s a snapshot of the top 10 wealthiest Indians in 2025, as per the Hurun report:
- Mukesh Ambani & family – ₹8.6 lakh crore (▼13%, Reliance Industries)
- Gautam Adani & family – ₹8.4 lakh crore (▲13%, Adani Group)
- Roshni Nadar & family – ₹3.5 lakh crore (New Entry, HCL)
- Dilip Shanghvi & family – ₹2.5 lakh crore (▲21%, Sun Pharma)
- Azim Premji & family – ₹2.2 lakh crore (Revalued, Wipro)
- Kumar Mangalam Birla & family – ₹2 lakh crore (▲28%, Aditya Birla Group)
- Cyrus S. Poonawalla & family – ₹2 lakh crore (▼8%, Serum Institute)
- Niraj Bajaj & family – ₹1.6 lakh crore (▲12%, Bajaj Auto)
- Ravi Jaipuria & family – ₹1.4 lakh crore (▲7%, RJ Corp)
- Radhakishan Damani & family – ₹1.4 lakh crore (▼11%, Avenue Supermarts)
Adani Sees Biggest Wealth Gain in 2025
While Ambani maintains his top position in India, Gautam Adani registered the largest net gain, adding ₹1 lakh crore to his wealth this year. The Adani Group’s diversified portfolio—ranging from ports and power to airports and media—has continued its upward trajectory, despite facing regulatory and market scrutiny in recent years.
Dilip Shanghvi of Sun Pharma also posted a strong comeback with a 21% growth in wealth, moving into the fifth spot.
