India's financial landscape has reached a remarkable milestone, with the combined wealth of its billionaires exceeding the entire Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Saudi Arabia. According to the Hurun Global Rich List 2025, India is home to 284 billionaires, an increase of 13 from the previous year. Their collective wealth stands at ₹98 lakh crore, accounting for nearly one-third of India's GDP.
In comparison, Saudi Arabia's GDP is approximately ₹91.35 lakh crore (equivalent to $1.07 trillion), based on World Bank estimates and an exchange rate of ₹85.59 per USD. This means that the total wealth of Indian billionaires now surpasses the economic output of this oil-rich nation.​
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Top Billionaires: Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, has reclaimed the title of India's richest individual with a net worth of ₹8.6 lakh crore, despite experiencing a 13% decline in wealth. Gautam Adani follows closely with a net worth of ₹8.4 lakh crore.
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Wealth Growth: The collective wealth of Indian billionaires has grown by 10% over the past year, reflecting the country's robust economic dynamics.
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Global Standing: India now ranks third globally in terms of the number of billionaires, trailing only the United States and China.
This development underscores India's growing economic influence and the significant role its billionaires play on the global stage.