The wealth of the top-100 richest people of the country crossed Rs 90 lakh crore for the first time this year. In a year, their wealth increased by more than 40% to Rs 93.64 lakh crore. Their wealth more than doubled as compared to 2020. As compared to 2023, their total wealth increased by Rs 26.50 lakh crore. Interestingly, the rise in shares contributed more to the increase in the wealth of the 100 richest Indians this year than the increase in profits from their business. The Sensex has risen by about 30% in a year. According to Forbes’ report ‘India’s 100 Richest 2024’, more than 80% of the richest Indians in the top-100 became richer than before. Of these, the wealth of 58 people increased by more than $ 1 billion i.e. Rs 8,397 crore. Adani is at number two, but wealth increased more than Ambani
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani is the second richest person in the country. His wealth increased by 4 lakh crores to Rs 97.41 lakh crores in one year. Savitri Jindal, head of OP Jindal Group, reached the third position. Her wealth increased by 82% to Rs 3.67 lakh crores in one year. Mukesh Ambani is the 13th richest person in the world.
Reliance Industries Chairman and MD Mukesh Ambani has remained the richest industrialist of the country this year as well. His wealth increased by 2.3 lakh crores to more than Rs 10 lakh crores in one year. He has become the 13th richest person in the world. He stood second in increasing his wealth in 1 year.
