2024 Hurun India rich list: Top 10 wealthiest NRIs from India

Hurun India Rich List 2024: While people know a lot about India's richest individuals, Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani, have you ever wondered who are the wealthiest people of Indian origin residing abroad (NRIs)? The recently released Hurun India Rich List 2024 features 102 NRIs. This list includes billionaires who have ventured outside India and built vast empires of wealth on their own.

Gopichand Hinduja & Family: The Richest NRI

According to the Hurun India Rich List 2024, Gopichand Hinduja & Family, based in London, are the richest NRIs of India. Their total net worth is ₹1,92,700 crore. Following closely at number two is Lakshmi Niwas Mittal, the owner of ArcelorMittal, known as the Steel King. LN Mittal, residing in Britain, possesses a net worth of ₹1,60,900 crore. Securing the third position on this list is Anil Agarwal & Family, the head of Vedanta Resources. This London-based family holds a net worth of approximately ₹1,11,400 crore. 

Most NRIs (46) Reside in the US 

According to the Hurun India Rich List 2024, the highest number of NRIs of Indian origin reside in the United States. Notably, 79 percent of these NRIs are self-made billionaires who have achieved remarkable success. Following the US, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Britain are home to the next highest number of NRIs. 

India Creates a New Billionaire Every 5 Days

The Hurun India Rich List 2024 highlights that India witnesses the emergence of a new billionaire every 5 days. While the number of billionaires in India has surged by 29 percent, neighboring China has experienced a 25 percent decline in its billionaire population. The year 2024 marks the first time that 1539 new individuals have joined the billionaire ranks. Hyderabad has surpassed Bengaluru with the addition of 17 new billionaires. In terms of billionaire concentration within India, Mumbai leads with 386 billionaires, followed by New Delhi with 217, and Hyderabad with 104 billionaires.