India’s billionaire landscape has witnessed a major shakeup this year. The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026, released on September 23, reveals that Gautam Adani has reclaimed the title of the richest Indian, overtaking Mukesh Ambani after a dramatic swing in fortunes. Here’s the complete top 10 breakdown.
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Richest Indian 2026: Top 10 Wealthiest People According to Hurun India Rich List
1. Gautam Adani – ₹9.23 Lakh Crore
Adani and family have reclaimed the No. 1 spot, with wealth rising 13% year-on-year, driven largely by strength across the group’s energy, ports, and infrastructure businesses.
2. Mukesh Ambani – ₹8.63 Lakh Crore
Reliance Industries chairman Ambani slips to second place after his wealth declined by 10%, ending his brief reign atop last year’s list.
3. Lakshmi Niwas Mittal – ₹3.39 Lakh Crore
The London-based ArcelorMittal magnate jumped an impressive eight places this year, with his wealth surging 93% amid firmer European steel prices and trade protection measures.
4. Cyrus S. Poonawalla – ₹3.03 Lakh Crore
The Serum Institute of India chief continues to hold a strong position, backed by the pharmaceutical giant’s global vaccine manufacturing dominance.
5. Roshni Nadar Malhotra – ₹2.79 Lakh Crore
HCL Technologies chairperson remains India’s richest woman, continuing her strong presence in the top five.
6. Kumar Mangalam Birla – ₹2.69 Lakh Crore
The Aditya Birla Group chairman holds steady in the top tier, anchored by diversified holdings across cement, metals, and telecom.
7. Dilip Shanghvi – ₹2.65 Lakh Crore
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries’ founder remains one of India’s most consistent pharma billionaires.
8. Azim Premji – ₹2.63 Lakh Crore
The Wipro founder and philanthropist continues to feature prominently among India’s tech wealth creators.
9. Anil Agarwal – ₹2.08 Lakh Crore
Vedanta Group’s chairman rounds out the top nine, reflecting strength in mining and natural resources.
10. Samir Mehta – ₹1.89 Lakh Crore
Torrent Pharmaceuticals’ chairman completes the list, representing continued growth in India’s pharma sector.
Top 10 Richest Indians as of September 2026: The Bigger Picture
This year’s list features 1,810 individuals with wealth exceeding ₹1,000 crore, whose combined fortune rose 12.8% to a staggering ₹187.5 lakh crore — nearly half of India’s GDP. The country now boasts a record 391 dollar billionaires, with 27 new entrants added over the past year, reflecting explosive growth in sectors like AI, defence, and green energy.
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