In 2024, the Indian billionaire club keeps on growing and shows part of the immense wealth that’s pushing the rise of the country in its ranking on the global economic stage. A look at the top 10 richest Indians, their source of wealth, age, and net worth in Indian rupees:
10. Ravi Jaipuria
Net Worth: ₹1.44 Lakh Crore ($17.2 Billion)
Age: 68
Source of Wealth: Beverages and Fast Food (RJ Corp)
Ravi Jaipuria steers the business process of RJ Corp, the diversified conglomerate with substantial franchise rights for companies like PepsiCo in India. The company has ventured into fast food, healthcare, and education. Known for his foresight in tapping into the beverages sector, Jaipuria’s empire also includes Devyani International operating popular fast food brands like KFC, Pizza Hut, and Costa Coffee. His diversified portfolio made Jaipuria leave a remarkable mark on the consumer industry of India.
9. Kushal Pal Singh
- Net Worth: ₹1.70 Lakh Crore ($20.3 Billion)
- Age: 93
- Source of Wealth: Real Estate (DLF)
At 93, K.P. Singh still towers above in the country’s real estate fraternity. Having reshaped the Gurgaon skyline into one of India’s premier business districts as chairman emeritus at DLF Limited, much of the firm’s operations are now handled by his son Rajiv Singh. His contributions, however, towards real estate live beyond him and he remains one of India’s richest real estate barons.
8. Radhakishan Damani
- Net Worth: ₹1.83 Lakh Crore ($21.9 Billion)
- Age: 69
- Source of Wealth: Retail (DMart)
Radhakishan Damani is often referred to as the “retail