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India ranks 3rd globally with 185 billionaires in 2024, wealth up 42%: Report The collective net worth of India’s billionaires soared by 42.1% over the past year to $905.6 billion India has emerged as the third-largest hub for billionaires globally, boasting 185 individuals in 2024, according to UBS’ latest Billionaire Ambitions Report. The country ranks behind the United States, which leads with 835 billionaires, and China, which follows with 427, as per the UBS report.  The report highlights India’s rapid rise in billionaire numbers, adding 32 new names in the past year—a 21% increase. Since 2015, the country has more than doubled its billionaire count, growing by 123%, the UBS report added. Billionaire Wealth Surges in India The collective net worth of India’s billionaires soared by 42.1% over the past year to $905.6 billion, reflecting the country’s strong economic momentum. The report credits India’s economic dynamism for driving this growth, making it a key player in global wealth creation, as per the report. ©SHIRSENDU KARMAKAR #Billionaires #India

India ranks 3rd globally with 185 billionaires in 2024, wealth up 42%: Report The collective net worth of India’s billionaires soared by 42.1% over the past year to $905.6 billion India has emerged as the third-largest hub for billionaires globally, boasting 185 individuals in 2024, according to UBS’ latest Billionaire Ambitions Report. The country ranks behind the United States, which leads with 835 billionaires, and China, which follows with 427, as per the UBS report.  The report highlights India’s rapid rise in billionaire numbers, adding 32 new names in the past year—a 21% increase. Since 2015, the country has more than doubled its billionaire count, growing by 123%, the UBS report added. Billionaire Wealth Surges in India The collective net worth of India’s billionaires soared by 42.1% over the past year to $905.6 billion, reflecting the country’s strong economic momentum. The report credits India’s economic dynamism for driving this growth, making it a key player in global wealth creation, as per the report. ©SHIRSENDU KARMAKAR #Billionaires #India

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Gautam Adani $47.4B Real Time Net Worth Gautam Adani is chairman of the $32 billion (revenue) Adani Group, with interests in ports, airports, power generation and transmission, green energy, among others. The Adani Group, which began in 1988 as a commodities trading firm, expanded through acquisitions and with the support of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In January 2023, U.S. firm Hindenburg Research accused Adani and his companies of financial fraud and stock market manipulation. The Adani Group has denied any wrongdoing. Adani is India's biggest airport operator and also controls Mundra Port, India's largest, in his home state of Gujarat. Adani became India's second-largest cement producer in 2022, after acquiring Swiss firm Holcim's Indian assets for $10.5 billion. ©SHIRSENDU KARMAKAR #Billionaires

Gautam Adani $47.4B Real Time Net Worth Gautam Adani is chairman of the $32 billion (revenue) Adani Group, with interests in ports, airports, power generation and transmission, green energy, among others. The Adani Group, which began in 1988 as a commodities trading firm, expanded through acquisitions and with the support of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In January 2023, U.S. firm Hindenburg Research accused Adani and his companies of financial fraud and stock market manipulation. The Adani Group has denied any wrongdoing. Adani is India's biggest airport operator and also controls Mundra Port, India's largest, in his home state of Gujarat. Adani became India's second-largest cement producer in 2022, after acquiring Swiss firm Holcim's Indian assets for $10.5 billion. ©SHIRSENDU KARMAKAR #Billionaires

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Jeff Bezos Net worth: $114 Billion | Source of Wealth: Amazon | Age: 59 | Citizenship: U.S. Since stepping down as Amazon CEO in 2021, Bezos has flown to space via his company Blue Origin, made waves with a near-complete $500 million superyacht and stepped up his philanthropy through support for groups such as Bezos Academy free preschools and grants from his Bezos Earth Fund. His fortune isn’t faring as well: He’s $57 billion poorer than a year ago—the biggest loss of any billionaire—thanks to a 38% decline in Amazon stock. ©SHIRSENDU KARMAKAR #Billionaires

Jeff Bezos Net worth: $114 Billion | Source of Wealth: Amazon | Age: 59 | Citizenship: U.S. Since stepping down as Amazon CEO in 2021, Bezos has flown to space via his company Blue Origin, made waves with a near-complete $500 million superyacht and stepped up his philanthropy through support for groups such as Bezos Academy free preschools and grants from his Bezos Earth Fund. His fortune isn’t faring as well: He’s $57 billion poorer than a year ago—the biggest loss of any billionaire—thanks to a 38% decline in Amazon stock. ©SHIRSENDU KARMAKAR #Billionaires

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. Mukesh Ambani Net worth: $83.4 Billion | Source of Wealth: Diversified| Age: 65 | Citizenship: India Ambani regained his spot as Asia’s richest person as Gautam Adani (No. 24) tumbled. Last year, Ambani’s oil-to-telecom behemoth Reliance Industries became the first Indian company to surpass $100 billion in revenue. He sidestepped speculation about succession by giving his children key roles last year: Older son Akash is chairman of telecom arm Jio Infocomm; daughter Isha is head of the retail business; and son Anant works in Reliance’s new energy ventures. ©SHIRSENDU KARMAKAR #Billionaires

. Mukesh Ambani Net worth: $83.4 Billion | Source of Wealth: Diversified| Age: 65 | Citizenship: India Ambani regained his spot as Asia’s richest person as Gautam Adani (No. 24) tumbled. Last year, Ambani’s oil-to-telecom behemoth Reliance Industries became the first Indian company to surpass $100 billion in revenue. He sidestepped speculation about succession by giving his children key roles last year: Older son Akash is chairman of telecom arm Jio Infocomm; daughter Isha is head of the retail business; and son Anant works in Reliance’s new energy ventures. ©SHIRSENDU KARMAKAR #Billionaires