India's richest in 2026: Adani tops the list, 27 new billionaires emerge

Gautam Adani has once again claimed the top spot on the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026, surpassing Mukesh Ambani. The Adani family now boasts a wealth of Rs 9.23 lakh crore ($96 billion), which is a 13% increase from last year. Mukesh Ambani and his family, on the other hand, have seen a 10% decline, with a wealth of Rs 8.63 lakh crore ($90 billion). The third spot went to LN Mittal & family of ArcelorMittal, who saw their wealth rise by 93% to Rs 3.39 lakh crore.

The list highlights the rapid growth and diversification of India's entrepreneurial ecosystem, with 70% of the 1,810 individuals on the list being self-made. Additionally, there were 347 new entrants to the list. The total wealth of the individuals on the list reached Rs 187.5 lakh crore ($1.96 trillion), which is a 12.8% rise and represents about half of India's GDP. India now has a record 391 dollar billionaires, up from 237 five years ago, and added 27 new billionaires in the past year.