- Mukesh Ambani falls out of the world’s top 10 richest list after a $15 billion decline in wealth.
- Roshni Nadar becomes the fifth richest woman globally after inheriting a 47% stake in HCL.
- Elon Musk retains the top spot with an 82% surge in net worth, reaching $420 billion.
Mukesh Ambani’s exit from the world’s top 10 richest list marks a significant shift in global wealth rankings. His net worth dropped due to Reliance Industries’ struggles in energy and retail, alongside investor concerns over rising debt.
Roshni Nadar’s rise to becoming the world’s fifth richest woman is a historic milestone. With her father Shiv Nadar transferring a 47% stake in HCL to her, she has become the first Indian woman to break into the top 10 richest women globally.
Ambani Slips, Roshni Nadar Rises: Hurun Global Rich List 2025
Mukesh Ambani’s drop in wealth, amounting to ₹1 lakh crore, highlights the volatility of the business landscape. Reliance Industries has faced challenges in its core sectors, prompting a strategic shift toward digital transformation, green energy, and retail expansion. Investors remain watchful of the company’s debt levels, which have played a key role in Ambani’s declining wealth.
Meanwhile, Gautam Adani has solidified his position as India’s second-richest person, witnessing an impressive rise in net worth. His diversified business empire, spanning infrastructure, ports, energy, and cement, has propelled his financial standing despite past market volatility.
Elon Musk’s staggering rise in net worth, adding $189 billion in a year, cements his dominance in the global rankings. The success of Tesla and SpaceX has played a pivotal role, with increased investor confidence driving his wealth to an all-time high.
The Hurun Global Rich List 2025 also highlights India’s growing presence in the billionaire rankings, with Dilip Shanghvi of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries securing a strong position among the country’s wealthiest. His 21% increase in wealth underscores the strength of India’s pharmaceutical sector in the global market.
The latest wealth rankings reveal shifting economic tides, with business strategies and market performance directly impacting fortunes. As Indian billionaires continue to make global strides, the coming years could see even more dynamic changes in wealth distribution.
“Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.” – Epictetus
