India's Top 10 Wealthiest Families: The Fortune of the Ambanis Equals One Twelfth of the Nation's GDP
Top 10 Wealthiest Families in India Revealed
In a recent report by Barclays Private Clients Hurun India, the wealthiest families in India have been revealed. Here's a breakdown of the top 10 families and their net worth:
- Ambani family — Rs 28.2 lakh crore
- Kumar Mangalam Birla family — Rs 6.5 lakh crore
- Jindal family — Rs 5.7 lakh crore
- Adani family (first-generation entrepreneur family) — Rs 14.01 lakh crore
- Azim Premji family (Wipro) — Rs 2.78 lakh crore
- Anil Agarwal family (Hindustan Zinc) — Rs 2.6 lakh crore
- Dani, Choksi, and Vakil families (Asian Paints) — Rs 2.2 lakh crore
- Azim Premji's family (noted separately) — Rs 2.78 lakh crore
- Mahindra family — Rs 5.43 lakh crore
- Murugappa family (Cholamandalam Investment & Finance) — Rs 2.92 lakh crore
The Ambani family, India's wealthiest business dynasty, has held the top position for the second year in a row, with a net worth of Rs 28.2 lakh crore, which is approximately one-twelfth of India's GDP. The Kumar Mangalam Birla family has moved up to second place, with a valuation of Rs 6.5 lakh crore, and the Jindal family ranks third with Rs 5.7 lakh crore.
The combined wealth of the top 10 families is nearly half the total value of the top 300 families, which collectively control assets worth Rs 134 lakh crore (~$1.6 trillion). This wealth surpasses the GDP of countries like Turkey and Finland.
The Ambani family's wealth has grown by about 10% compared to the previous year, while the Kumar Mangalam Birla family rose to second place with an increase of Rs 1.1 lakh crore in valuation. The Jindal family ranks third with Rs 5.7 lakh crore, growing Rs 1 lakh crore from last year.
The scale of value creation by India's leading family-owned enterprises is equivalent to the GDP of the Philippines. Together, the top 300 family businesses generated Rs 7,100 crore of wealth every single day last year.
The Mahindra family has made a significant leap, moving up to fifth place, with a valuation of Rs 5.43 lakh crore and a 58% surge from last year. The Anil Agarwal family of Hindustan Zinc has made its debut in the top 10 with a valuation of Rs 2.6 lakh crore.
Radha Vembu, of the Zoho corporation, is the top first-generation women wealth creator according to the Hurun list with a net worth of Rs 55,300 crore.
[1] Hurun India Report 2025 [2] Business Standard [3] Economic Times
- The Ambani family, the wealthiest in India, currently invests a significant portion of its wealth in various business sectors, contributing to one-twelfth of India's GDP.
- The Defi sector might be a lucrative avenue for personal finance management, as the combined wealth of the top 10 wealthiest families in India, equivalent to the GDP of countries like Turkey and Finland, could potentially yield greater returns.
- With the growth of their wealth, the Adani family, a first-generation entrepreneur family, has made a substantial impact in the finance market, while the Mahindra family has also seen a significant increase, making a noteworthy leap into the top 5.
- In the realm of wealth-management, it's significant to note that Radha Vembu, the top first-generation women wealth creator, has amassed a fortune of Rs 55,300 crore through her business ventures, adding a new dynamic to India's financial landscape.
