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Adani Reclaims Top Spot: India's Richest Revealed in Hurun India Rich List 2026

News18•24-09-2026, 10:43

•Gautam Adani and family have reclaimed the No. 1 position on the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026 with a wealth of Rs 9.23 lakh crore, a 13% increase from the previous year.
•Mukesh Ambani and family dropped to second place with Rs 8.63 lakh crore, experiencing a 10% decline in wealth.
•Lakshmi Niwas Mittal and family made a significant jump to third place with Rs 3.39 lakh crore, seeing a 93% rise attributed to firmer European steel prices.
•The 2026 list features a record 1,810 individuals with wealth of at least Rs 1,000 crore, an increase of 128 from last year, and 391 dollar billionaires.
•Roshni Nadar Malhotra and family remain India's wealthiest woman, ranking fifth with Rs 2.79 lakh crore, associated with HCL Technologies.

Gautam Adani and his family reclaimed the No. 1 position on the Hurun India Rich List 2026, with an estimated net worth of Rs 9.23 lakh crore.

India features a record 391 dollar billionaires, with the overall list comprising 1,810 individuals possessing a minimum wealth of Rs 1,000 crore.

Roshni Nadar Malhotra and her family hold the fifth position with a wealth of Rs 2.79 lakh crore, retaining her status as India's wealthiest woman.