Aug 29, 2024
By: Ayush Mehrotra
As per the Hurun India Rich List, Mumbai hosts 25% of the rich listers and is now Asia's billionaire capital, surpassing Beijing. Let’s take a look at the top Indian cities hosting the highest numbers of rich residents.
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Mumbai tops the list with 386 entities, showcasing a strong rise of 58 entries. Home to Mukesh Ambani & family, the financial capital of India continues to lead as India’s wealth capital, boasting 92 billionaires among its elite residents.
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New Delhi ranks second with 217 entities, marking an increase of 18. Shiv Nadar & family lead the wealth charts in the capital. The national capital is home to 68 billionaires, reflecting its economic growth.
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Hyderabad rises to third place with 104 entities, up by 17. Murali Divi & family are the richest here. Hyderabad has grown significantly, hosting 18 billionaires, highlighting its economic boom.
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Bengaluru, holding steady at fourth place, boasts 100 entities. Home to Azim Premji & family, the city continues to be a tech and business hub, with 27 billionaires shaping its dynamic economy.
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Chennai secures the fifth spot with 82 entities with a gain of 15. Venu Srinivasan leads as the wealthiest. With 16 billionaires, Chennai's diverse economy and entrepreneurial spirit shine brightly in the wealth landscape.
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Kolkata climbs to sixth with 69 entities, increasing by 18. Benu Gopal Bangur & family top the wealth list in the city. With 12 billionaires, Kolkata continues to be a significant player in India's financial landscape.
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At seventh rank with 67 entities, Ahmedabad is home to Gautam Adani & family, the richest in the city. Despite dropping a rank, Ahmedabad has 14 billionaires, reflecting its steady economic growth and industrial influence.
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Pune ranks eighth with 53 entities, gaining 14. Cyrus S Poonawalla & family are the wealthiest here. The city has 11 billionaires, showcasing its emergence as a key economic centre in India.
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Surat, with 28 entities, sees a slight rise. Ashwin Desai & family lead the wealth in this city known for diamonds and textiles. With 2 billionaires, Surat's economic influence is growing steadily.
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Gurugram moves up to tenth place with 23 entities, an increase of 5. Nirmal Kumar Minda & family are the richest in this corporate hub, which is home to 2 billionaires, reflecting its thriving business and startup ecosystem.
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