Published: 9 March 2026Hurun ReportEconomy
Hurun Global Rich List 2026: India Ranks Third with 308 Billionaires; Mumbai Leads
The Hurun Global Rich List 2026, released in March, ranks India third globally with 308 billionaires after the US and China, adding 57 new billionaires in 2025-26. Mumbai leads as India's billionaire hub with 95 billionaires, surpassing New York (14 new) and London (9 new) in additions.
Top Indian billionaires: Mukesh Ambani (₹9.8 lakh crore, Asia's richest), Gautam Adani, Shiv Nadar, Cyrus Poonawalla, and Radhakishan Damani. OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal (age 32) became India's youngest billionaire with ₹14,440 crore. Women represent only 7% of India's billionaire population. Over 80% of current billionaires were not on the list a decade ago.
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According to the Hurun Global Rich List 2026, which Indian city emerged as the top billionaire hub, surpassing New York and London in new additions?
Explanation · Correct answer CMumbai emerged as India's billionaire hub with 95 billionaires, adding 15 new billionaires -- surpassing New York (14) and London (9). India ranks third globally with 308 billionaires. Mukesh Ambani remains India's and Asia's richest person.
Frequently asked questions
How many billionaires does India have in Hurun Global Rich List 2026 and who is the youngest?
India has **308 billionaires** in the **Hurun Global Rich List 2026**, ranking third globally after the US and China. **Ritesh Agarwal** (age 32, OYO Rooms founder) became **India's youngest billionaire** with **₹14,440 crore**. India added **57 new billionaires** in 2025-26, with **Mumbai** topping with **95 billionaires**.
What is Mukesh Ambani's ranking and wealth in Hurun Global Rich List 2026?
**Mukesh Ambani** (Reliance Industries) is India's richest and **Asia's richest person** in the **Hurun Global Rich List 2026** with a net worth of **₹9.8 lakh crore**. Other top Indian billionaires include **Gautam Adani, Shiv Nadar, Cyrus Poonawalla**, and **Radhakishan Damani**. India has **308 total billionaires**, third globally.
What percentage of India's billionaires are women in the Hurun Global Rich List 2026?
**Women represent only 7%** of India's billionaire population in the **Hurun Global Rich List 2026**. Over **80% of current billionaires** were not on the list a decade ago, indicating rapid wealth creation in recent years. India's billionaire count stands at **308** (third globally), adding **57 new** in 2025-26.
How many new billionaires did Mumbai add in Hurun Global Rich List 2026 and how does it compare globally?
**Mumbai added 15 new billionaires** in the **Hurun Global Rich List 2026**, making it India's premier billionaire hub with **95 total billionaires**. Mumbai surpassed **New York (14 new billionaires)** and **London (9 new billionaires)** in additions. India's total stands at **308 billionaires**, ranking third after the US and China.
What sectors are driving India's billionaire growth according to Hurun Global Rich List 2026?
**Technology, pharmaceuticals, and financial services** sectors drive India's billionaire growth per the **Hurun Global Rich List 2026**. India has **308 billionaires** (third globally), with combined wealth of approximately **₹112.6 trillion**. **Mukesh Ambani** (₹9.8 lakh crore) leads; **OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal** (32) is the youngest at **₹14,440 crore**.
