New Delhi, October 12: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has claimed the title of the highest wealth gainer in the Forbes India Rich List 2024, with his net worth skyrocketing by USD 48 billion, reaching a staggering USD 116 billion.
This surge is the largest gain by any Indian billionaire in a single year.
Adani’s wealth increase outpaced even Reliance Industries Limited Chairman Mukesh Ambani and OP Jindal Group Chairperson Emeritus Savitri Jindal, the top three wealthiest on the list.
Ambani maintained his top spot with a net worth of USD 119.5 billion, but his lead over Adani has now narrowed to just USD 3.5 billion after a gain of USD 27.5 billion in 2024.
Savitri Jindal, who surpassed Shiv Nadar to become the third richest Indian, saw her wealth rise by USD 19.7 billion.
Jindal, India’s richest woman and MLA from Hisar, is followed by Sunil Mittal and Dilip Shanghvi, who gained USD 13.9 billion and USD 13.4 billion, respectively.
