Forbes just released its Forbes Richest List 2024, which now includes 2,781 individuals, up by 141 from last year. These billionaires have collectively increased their net worth by $2 billion, reaching a total of $14.2 trillion. The US has the highest number of billionaires with 813, followed by China with 473. India saw an increase of 31 billionaires compared to last year, bringing the total to 200.
In India, Mukesh Ambani, the chairperson of Reliance Industries tops Forbes Richest List 2024 India. Gautam Adani follows as the second richest Indian, with his wealth increasing by $36.8 billion to reach $84 billion. Savitri Jindal maintains her position as the richest Indian woman on the list.
Highlights of Forbes Richest List 2024
In the 2024 Forbes Billionaires List, 200 Indians are featured, up from 169 last year, collectively amassing a record $954 billion, a 41% increase from $675 billion. Mukesh Ambani leads as the first Asian to hit $100 billion, retaining his ninth position globally, followed by Gautam Adani at $84 billion, ranking 17th worldwide. Savitri Jindal remains India’s wealthiest woman with a net worth of $33.5 billion, climbing to the fourth position in India from sixth last year. Notably, 25 new Indian billionaires, including Naresh Trehan, Ramesh Kunhikannan, and Renuka Jagtiani, debuted on the list. However, Byju Raveendran and Rohiqa Mistry didn’t make the cut this time.
Here’s the list of the top 10 Forbes list of India’s richest in 2024.
|
Name |
Net Worth (in billion USD) |
| Mukesh Ambani | $116 |
| Gautam Adani | $84 |
| Shiva Nadar | $36.9 |
| Savitri Jindal | $33.5 |
| Dilip Shanghvi | $26.7 |
| Cyrus Poonawalla | $21.3 |
| Kushal Pal Singh | $20.9 |
| Kumar Birla | $19.7 |
| Radhakishan Damani | $17.6 |
| Lakshmi Mittal | $16.4 |
Top Forbes Richest List 2024 International Billionaires
Heading the list is Bernard Arnault, the head of Louis Vuitton, with a net worth of $233 billion. He’s a regular top 5 ranker on Forbes’ list, known for his leadership in the luxury and cosmetics industry. Following him is Elon Musk, worth $195 billion, known for his ventures like SpaceX and Tesla. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, also stands at $195 billion. Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, follows closely with a net worth of $177 billion.
Celebrities on the Billionaires List
Media mogul and Fox News founder Rupert Murdoch and his family hold a net worth of $19.5 billion, securing the 100th position on the list.
Pop sensation Taylor Swift boasts a net worth of $1.1 billion, showcasing her success beyond the music industry. Additionally, reality TV star Kim Kardashian joins the billionaires’ ranks with a worth of $1.7 billion, expanding her empire beyond entertainment.
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