The 2024 Hurun India Rich List has been released, highlighting the wealthiest individuals in India, here are the detailed points about the top 10 richest people in India.
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Gautam Adani has reclaimed the top spot as India’s richest person, with his wealth growing by 95% over the past year.
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Despite strong performances in telecommunications, retail, and petrochemicals, he was overtaken by Adani this year.
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Shiv Nadar, founder of HCL Technologies, occupies the third position. His wealth surged thanks to a significant rise in HCL's share prices.
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Cyrus Poonawalla, head of the Serum Institute of India, ranks fourth, the company’s pivotal role in vaccine production.
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Dilip Shanghvi, founder of Sun Pharmaceuticals, ranks fifth, his company continues to be a leader in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Kumar Mangalam Birla stands in sixth place, with diverse interests spanning metals, cement, textiles, and telecommunications.
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The Hinduja family, with significant interests in the automotive, energy, and banking industries, is ranked seventh.
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Radhakishan Damani is eighth on the list, his retail empire has seen steady growth, contributing to his wealth.
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Azim Premji, the former chairman of Wipro, is known for his philanthropic efforts as well as his significant wealth ranking ninth.
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The Bajaj family, with their extensive presence in the automotive and financial services sectors, rounds off the top ten.