Top 10 richest women in India

“As women achieve power, the barriers will fall,” Former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Sandra Day O’Connor said. And this quote beautifully captures how women can make a difference at not just the workplace, but the world as well. Today, in 2024, India is home to a remarkable group of women who have not only accumulated immense wealth but have also left a profound impact on various sectors.

These female entrepreneurs and leaders have steered their businesses to success, showcasing innovation, resilience, and leadership in a rapidly changing economic landscape. From technology to manufacturing, these women are shaping India’s corporate world and inspiring future generations.

According to Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires rankings released recently, Savitri Jindal tops this list, followed by Rekha Jhunjhunwala, with others making their mark in various industries. Let us take a look at top 10 richest women in India as of June 2024.


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1.Savitri Jindal - $25.6 Billion - Jindal Group

At the age of 73, Savitri Jindal tops the list of India's richest women. She took over the reins of the OP Jindal Group after her husband’s passing in 2005. Jindal is the only female billionaire among India’s ten wealthiest individuals in 2024. Beyond her business ventures, she’s also made her mark in politics, serving as a cabinet minister in the Haryana government after being elected to the Haryana Vidhan Sabha in 2005 and 2009.

2.Rekha Jhunjhunwala - $7.2 Billion - Titan Company Limited, and others

Rekha Jhunjhunwala, 59, inherited her late husband Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's extensive stock portfolio, which includes stakes in major companies like Titan and Tata Motors. Her adept management of these investments has made her one of India’s wealthiest women.

3.Vinod Gupta - $5.7 B - Havells

At 79, Vinod Gupta, alongside her son Anil Rai Gupta, leads Havells India, a significant player in the electrical equipment sector. The company, which was founded by her late husband, has a global footprint with 14 manufacturing facilities and a presence in over 50 countries.

4.Renuka Jagtiani - $4.8 B - Landmark Group

Seventy-year-old Renuka Jagtiani is the chairwoman and CEO of Landmark Group, a multinational conglomerate based in Dubai. Over the last two decades, she has been instrumental in expanding the group's presence in retail and hospitality, overseeing a workforce of over 50,000 employees.

5.Anu Aga - $4.6 B - Thermax

Anu Aga, now 81, became a pivotal figure in Thermax, an engineering company, after her husband’s death in the 1980s. She led the company until 2004, when she passed the baton to her daughter, Meher Pudumjee. Aga has also been active in public service, including a term in the Rajya Sabha and co-founding Teach for India.

6.Smita Crishna - $3.9 B - Godrej

At 73, Smita Crishna-Godrej owns a significant 20% stake in the Godrej Group. Her high-profile purchase of Mehrangir, the former home of physicist Homi Bhabha, highlighted the family’s influence within the $5.2 billion conglomerate.

7.Radha Vembu - $3.3B - Zoho

Fifty-one-year-old Radha Vembu is a co-founder of Zoho, a technology company where she oversees product management for Zoho Mail. Her leadership contributed to a significant revenue increase for Zoho, with the company’s earnings surpassing $1 billion in 2021.

8.Leena Tewari - $3.2B - USV

At 66, Leena Tewari chairs USV, a global pharmaceutical company. The firm, which was founded by her father, specializes in drugs for diabetes and cardiovascular conditions and expanded its global reach by acquiring a German generics company in 2018.

9.Falguni Nayar - $2.9 B - Nykaa

Falguni Nayar, aged 60, shifted from a successful career in investment banking to launch Nykaa, a beauty and fashion e-commerce platform. The company’s IPO in 2021 saw her wealth increase by 963%, making her one of India’s wealthiest self-made women.

10.Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw - $2.8 B - Biocon

Seventy-year-old Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw started Biocon, a biopharmaceutical company, from her garage in 1978. Biocon’s growth, including a $3 billion acquisition in the U.S., has cemented her status as a leading figure in the biotech industry.