As of January 2025, India boasts a significant number of women who have achieved billionaire status, contributing substantially to the nation’s economy across various sectors.
According to Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires ranking, here are the top 10 richest women in India:
Savitri Jindal:
Serving as the chairperson emeritus of the OP Jindal Group, Savitri Jindal has a net worth of $34.3 billion. She inherited the business empire after the demise of her husband, O.P. Jindal, in 2005.
Rekha Jhunjhunwala:
The wife of the late investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, Rekha has a net worth of $8 billion. She has taken over her husband’s investment portfolio and continues to manage and grow their wealth.
Renuka Jagtiani:
Leading the Landmark Group, a multinational conglomerate with interests in retail, hospitality, and healthcare, Renuka Jagtiani has a net worth of $5.6 billion.
Vinod Rai Gupta:
Associated with Havells India, a leading electrical equipment company, Vinod Rai Gupta has a net worth of $4.94 billion.
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw:
As the founder of Biocon, a pioneering biotechnology company, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has a net worth of $3.51 billion.
Smita Crishna-Godrej:
A member of the Godrej family, Smita Crishna-Godrej has a net worth of $3.5 billion, stemming from the family’s diversified business interests.
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Radha Vembu:
Associated with Zoho Corporation, a software development company, Radha Vembu has a net worth of $3.18 billion.
Falguni Nayar:
The founder of Nykaa, a leading beauty and fashion e-commerce platform, Falguni Nayar has a net worth of $3.03 billion.
Leena Tewari:
Chairperson of USV Private Limited, a pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, Leena Tewari has a net worth of $3 billion.
Anu Aga:
Associated with Thermax, an energy and environment engineering company, Anu Aga has a net worth of $2.91 billion.
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