There are hundreds of billionaires around the globe and 61 of them belong to the 2nd most populous country in the world, India. Below is the list of top 10 most richest person in India 2014 which includes the names of business tycoon such as Mukesh Ambani, Lakshmi Mittal and Dilip Shangvi etc.

Top 10 most Richest Person in India 2014

Mukesh Ambani

1. Mukesh Ambani:
Net Worth: $21 Billion

Like last six consecutive years, the Chairman of India’s second most valuable company Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Mukesh Ambani is still the richest person of India in 2014. Mukesh Ambani current net worth of $21 Billion makes him the 22nd richest person in the world and with his company set to launch the first ever 4G wireless network of India soon, we can certainly expect a further increase in his wealth.

Lakshmi Mittal

2. Lakshmi Mittal
Net Worth: $16 Billion

Despite of losing a few billion dollars during recent years, the owner of world’s largest steel-making company ArcelorMittal, Lakshmi Mittal is still the India’s second richest person along with being the 41st in the world. He has also been consistently named among the most powerful people in the world by various magazines.

Dilip Shangvi

3. Dilip Shangvi:
Net Worth: $13.9 Billion

With an net worth of $13.9 Billion, the owner of one of India’s most valuable drug company Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Dilip Shangvi holds the 3rd position on the list. The net worth of Dilip has been on a rise during recent years with his company’s increasing profit including $4.7 billion in just last year.

Azim Premji

4. Azim Premji:
Net Worth: $13.8 Billion

The 4th in India and 91st richest person in the world is the Indian Tech tycoon Azim Hashim Premji. Although Azim’s wealth has increased by $1.6 billion during last year but still he has dropped down one place on the list as he was at 3rd spot last year.

Pallonji Mistry

5. Pallonji Mistry:
Net Worth: $12.5 Billion

The net worth of Irish construction tycoon has been on a continuous rise during last few years and thanks to the rising value of his 18.4% share in Tata Sons, now it has reached up to $12.5 billion.

Hinduja Brothers

6. Hinduja Brothers:
Net Worth: $9 Billion

The four Hinduja brothers have made Hinduja Group one of the leading companies in the world with its current presence in 37 countries around the globe. The Hinduja Group has a very diversified business including Automotive, Media and Telecom, Oil and Gas, ITES and Financial Services.

Shiv Nadar

7. Shiv Nadar:
Net Worth: $8.6 Billion

With a increase of around $3 billion in the fortune, the 68 years old Indian industrialist has now reached the 7th spot on the list of most richest person in India. Shiv Nadar is the founder of country’s fourth largest software exporter HCL Technologies.

Adi Godrej

8. Adi Godrej:
Net Worth: $8.3 Billion

Adi Godrej is the chairman of 116 years old Godrej Group. With an increase of $3.8 billion revenue during last year, 71 years old Indian industrialist is the 8th richest person of India and the 376th in the world.

Kumar Birla

9. Kumar Birla:
Net Worth: $7.6 Billion

The Chairman of Aditya Birla Group Kumar Birla is at the 9th place on the list. Despite of being linked with a corruption scandal in 2005, the companies have been showing a consistent growth under the supervision of Kumar Birla.

Sunil Mittal

10.Sunil Mittal:
Net Worth: $6.6 Billion

With his telecom company Airtel having more than 275 million customers in 20 countries, the owner of India’s 1st and world’s 4th largest mobile operator, Sunil Mittal is the 10th richest person in India having a net worth of $6.6 billion.

Source :- http://styledoor.com/entertainment/top-10-richest-person-india-2014/

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