Hurun India Rich List: Top 10 Richest Families In India For 2024

The 2024 Hurun India Rich List reveals Gautam Adani's family as the wealthiest, followed by Mukesh Ambani and others. The list highlights India's top affluent families, showcasing significant wealth increases and new notable entrants.

Gautam Adani's family, with a wealth of Rs 11.6 lakh crore, has topped the 2024 Hurun India rich list. This annual list identifies the wealthiest Indians globally. This year marks the 13th edition of the list.

Mukesh Ambani and his family hold the second position with a wealth of Rs 1,014,700 crore. Over five years, Ambani's wealth surged by 150%, making him the second richest Asian.

Top Wealthy Families In India

10. Niraj Bajaj and Family

Niraj Bajaj and his family have been placed in the 10th position on the list. Their wealth has seen a 35 per cent increase, reaching ₹ 1,62,800 crore.

9. Azim Premji and Family

Azim Premji and his family are ranked 9th. Despite a 25 per cent decline in Wipro's share price over the past three years, their wealth grew by 27 per cent during the review period, reaching ₹ 1,90,700 crore.

8. Radhakishan Damani and Family

Holding the 8th position, Radhakishan Damani and his family have seen their wealth grow by 2.2 times over the past five years. Their total wealth now stands at ₹ 1,90,900 crore, largely driven by their stake in Avenue Supermarts, the parent company of DMart.

7. Gopichand Hinduja and Family

Gopichand Hinduja and his family have maintained their 7th position with a 9 per cent increase in wealth, totalling ₹ 1,92,700 crore.

6. Kumar Mangalam Birla and Family

The 6th spot is occupied by Kumar Mangalam Birla and his family. Their wealth has increased by 6.9 times over the last five years.

5. Cyrus S. Poonawalla and Family

Cyrus S. Poonawalla and his family are ranked 5th. The wealth of the Serum Institute of India's founders has grown by 3.1 times since 2020, driven by the success of their vaccines, including those for COVID-19, Polio, and r-Hepatitis B.

4. Shiv Nadar and Family

The family of Shiv Nadar, founder of HCL Technologies, is in the 4th position with a wealth of ₹ 314,000 crore.

3. Mukesh Ambani and Family

Mukesh Ambani and his family have secured the 3rd position with a wealth of ₹ 1,014,700 crore. Their wealth has increased by 150 per cent over the past five years.

2. Gautam Adani and Family

Ranked 2nd, Gautam Adani and his family have seen a remarkable 95 per cent increase in their wealth, reaching ₹ 1,161,800 crores. This rise follows a period of scrutiny due to the Hindenburg report.

1. Gautam Adani and Family

Topping the 2024 Hurun India Rich List is Gautam Adani and his family, whose wealth surged to ₹ 1,161,800 crore, marking a significant 95 per cent increase. This ascent is highlighted by a strong recovery from previous challenges.

New Entrants In The HURUN List

A new entrant to the Hurun India Rich List is Sunil Suresh and his family. They started in leather garments and now own a luxury furniture brand worth Rs 2,200 crore. From crafting car seats in a garage to owning over 3,000 SKUs today, their journey is remarkable.

The Adani family's wealth saw a significant recovery following scrutiny from the Hindenburg report. Their total now stands at Rs 1,161,800 crore after a 95% increase.

This year's Hurun India Rich List showcases not only established names but also new entrants who have made significant strides in various industries.