India's
Business Groups Behind the Nation’s Growth
Across generations, certain families have not only built empires but also shaped India's economic legacy.
This list honours their enduring leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and multi-generational impact on Indian enterprise
The Top 50 Wealthiest Families are not just financial powerhouses—they are symbols of continuity, resilience, and influence. Their stories reflect decades of commitment to entrepreneurship, nation-building, and societal advancement. From industrial titans to diversified conglomerates, these families have led with purpose and passed on their values alongside their assets.
This compilation acknowledges those who’s intergenerational stewardship has left an indelible mark on Indian enterprise. Many are pioneers of India Inc., while others represent a new wave of leadership emerging from within storied lineages. As we these 50 families, we celebrate not only their financial success, but their pivotal role in shaping the legacy of Indian business itself.
Disclaimer
Resident locations have been identified and collated based on a best-effort basis through publicly available information.
For listed entities, share-holding pattern and market capitalisation as of June 2024 are considered.
For unlisted entities, share-holding pattern and book value as of March 2024, and transaction data as of December 2024 are considered.
The net-worth has been rounded off.
1 USD = INR 83.45 (as of June 2024).
Leading Wealth Creators
₹1,000
Cr+
Meet India’s Wealth Leaders—visionaries who have crossed the ₹1,000 crore mark in personal net worth. This elite group includes first-generation entrepreneurs who’ve built empires from scratch, as well as legacy business family owners who’ve scaled their enterprises across generations. Together, they represent the evolving face of Indian enterprise: innovative, future-focused, and putting India firmly on the global map.
Emerging Wealth Creators
₹500–1,000
Cr
This is the next wave of India’s Rising Wealth Creators with a personal net worth between ₹500–1,000 crore. They include digital disruptors, manufacturing moguls, and new-age family businesses driving the next phase of growth. Whether self-made or legacy-driven, these individuals are poised to shape the future of India’s economic story.
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