8 richest families in India
Aug 1, 2024
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1% of the 1%
According to Knight Frank, the individual wealth required to reach the top 1% in India rounds up to around $1,75,000, which translates roughly to Rs 1.44 crores. Here's how the wealthiest families in India compare, as per Hurun India.
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8. Radhakishan Damani and family
Worth Rs 1,43,900 crores, they own Avenue Supermarts, which operates the popular retail chain DMart.
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7. L.N. Mittal and family
With a net worth of Rs 1,62,300 crores, they lead ArcelorMittal, one of the world's largest steel manufacturing companies.
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6. Dilip Shanghvi and family
Valued at Rs 1,64,300 crores, they head Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, India's largest pharmaceutical company.
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5. Gopichand Hinduja and family
Worth Rs 1,76,500 crores, they manage the Hinduja Group, a diversified multinational with interests in sectors like automotive, finance, and healthcare.
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4. Shiv Nadar and family
With Rs 2,28,900 crores, they are the founders of HCL, a global IT services and consulting company.
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3. Cyrus S. Poonawalla and family
Valued at Rs 2,78,500 crores, they own the Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine manufacturer.
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2. Gautam Adani and family
Worth Rs 4,74,800 crores, the Adani family leads the Adani Group, engaged in ports, logistics, power generation, and mining.
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1. Mukesh Ambani and family
With a net worth of Rs 8,08,700 crores, they helm Reliance Industries, a conglomerate with ventures in petrochemicals, refining, oil, telecommunications, and retail.
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