Gautam Adani Tops 2024 Hurun India Rich List

Gautam Adani has topped the 2024 Hurun India Rich List with a net worth of Rs 11.6 lakh crore, surpassing Mukesh Ambani, who now holds the second position with Rs 10.14 lakh crore. This marks a 95% increase in Adani's wealth over the past year, despite challenges such as the Hindenburg allegations. India's billionaire count has surged to 334, up from 259 in the previous year, and the list now includes 1,539 individuals with a net worth of over Rs 1,000 crore. Other notable billionaires include Shiv Nadar of HCL Technologies and Cyrus S. Poonawalla of Serum Institute of India. Meanwhile, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's net worth has reached USD 119 billion, surpassing Mukesh Ambani on Forbes' billionaire list. Huang's wealth increased by 2,280% over five years, driven by Nvidia's market capitalization growth.