# Top 10 Richest Indians as of September 2026

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Published: 2026-09-23  
Updated: 2026-09-23  
Author: Rahul Roy

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.

## 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](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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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