Hurun global rich list 2024: Mukesh Ambani topped this list in the India category. Know the details; Hurun global rich list 2024: A report released on Tuesday revealed that India has seen a significant increase in the number of billionaires. 94 new billionaires added in the Hurun global rich list 2024.
Hurun global rich list 2024
This brings the total number of billionaires in the country to 271. It forma a group with a combined wealth of $1 trillion.
Interestingly, Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries, is the only Indian to secure a spot in the top 10 names on the ‘2024 Hurun Global Rich List’. US dollar billionaires topped this hurun global rich list 2024. His wealth growing by 40 percent to $115 billion during the period. Ambani dropped one rank and now holds the 10th position. It is worth noting that he is currently the richest person in Asia. The wealth calculations provided by the Hurun Global Rich List represent a snapshot for the year ending on January 15, 2024. This ranking marks the thirteenth edition of the list.
Billionaires have increased in India
Gautam Adani, the chairman of the Adani Group, is ranked 15th globally. He is the second richest Indian after Ambani. At 61 years old, Adani has a net worth of $86 billion. With a $33 billion increase in wealth due to a surge in his companies’ shares. India experienced a significant increase in billionaires. It falls behind only to the United States. The country’s dominant industries with billionaires include pharmaceuticals (39), automobile and auto components (27), and chemicals (24), with an average age of 67.Mumbai saw the fastest growth in billionaires globally. Mumbai adds 26 individuals in the past year and securing the third position worldwide. The city of Mumbai in Maharashtra is considered Asia’s billionaire capital. New Delhi made its debut in the top 10 for the first time. Additionally, Palm Beach, Istanbul, Mexico City, and Melbourne entered the Hurun Top 30 cities.
