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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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/