India's economic landscape is dotted with remarkable individuals who have amassed tremendous wealth, shaping industries and contributing significantly to the nation's growth. Here's a glimpse into the lives and fortunes of the top 10 richest people in India as of October 2025.

1. Mukesh Ambani

Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, retains his position as the wealthiest Indian with a net worth of $105 billion. Ambani has transformed Reliance Industries from an oil business into a conglomerate with interests in technology and retail, with the telecom brand Jio revolutionizing India's digital landscape by making internet access more affordable. While his wealth has seen a $14.5 billion dip from last year, he remains India's only "centibillionaire". Ambani is steering Reliance towards artificial intelligence with the launch of Reliance Intelligence and plans to list Jio in 2026. According to the Hurun India Rich List 2025, Mukesh Ambani and his family have regained the title of India's richest, with a net worth of Rs 9.55 lakh crore.

2. Gautam Adani

Gautam Adani, the chairman of the Adani Group, holds the second position with a net worth of $92 billion. The Adani Group has significant interests in ports, logistics, energy, power generation, and mining. The group accounted for over 9% of India's infrastructure GDP in the fiscal year 2024. As per the Hurun India Rich List 2025, Gautam Adani and family's wealth stands at Rs 8.14 lakh crore.

3. Savitri Jindal

Savitri Jindal, the chairperson of the O.P. Jindal Group, secures the third spot with a net worth of $40.2 billion. Her group has interests in steel, energy, cement, and infrastructure. Savitri Jindal is also currently India's richest woman.

4. Sunil Mittal

Sunil Mittal of Bharti Airtel has moved up to fourth position with a net worth of $34.2 billion. He witnessed the largest jump in dollar terms this year, adding $3.5 billion.

5. Shiv Nadar

Shiv Nadar, the founder of HCL Technologies, is now in fifth place with a net worth of $33.2 billion. His wealth has declined due to corrections in the technology sector.

6. Radhakishan Damani

Radhakishan Damani and family have a net worth of $28.2 billion. He is an Indian billionaire investor and the founder of the hypermarket chain DMart (Avenue Supermarts).

7. Dilip Shanghvi

Dilip Shanghvi's net worth is $26.3 billion. He is the founder of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries.

8. Bajaj Family

The Bajaj Family's net worth is $21.8 billion. Niraj Bajaj and his family recorded the largest absolute increase this year.

9. Cyrus Poonawalla

Cyrus Poonawalla has a net worth of $21.4 billion. He leads the world's largest vaccine maker, Serum Institute of India.

10. Kumar Mangalam Birla

Kumar Mangalam Birla's net worth is $20.7 billion. He runs a large business group across cement, telecom, and finance.

The Forbes India Rich List 2025 reveals that the combined net worth of India's 100 richest individuals has fallen by 9% to $1 trillion. This decline reflects the pressures of a weakening rupee and a fall in the Sensex.