The Hurun Rich List of 2024 revealed a number of unexpected facts. There are 1,539 people on this year’s list with an estimated net worth of ₹1,000 crore or more, including 272 newcomers. The number of billionaires in India has increased to 334, a substantial 29% rise over the previous year.
However, the most striking revelation is the battle for the top spot among India’s richest. Contrary to popular belief, Gautam Adani, the founder and chairman of the Adani Group, has surpassed Mukesh Ambani as chairman of Reliance Industries Limited. Following a Hindenburg Research investigation, Adani’s fortune fell by 57% in 2023 to ₹4.74 lakh crore. Despite this, he has made a stunning recovery and become the wealthiest person in India. At that time, Ambani’s fortune stood at ₹8.08 lakh crore, well ahead of Adani’s.
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Today, Adani is ranked 21st globally with $81.7 billion on the world’s billionaires index, whereas Ambani is ranked 12th with $116.6 billion. However, Adani and his family’s projected net worth has surpassed Ambani’s estimated fortune of ₹10.14 lakh crore.
Needless to say, their wives are also billionaires and have accumulated a lot of wealth.
Adani power couple: Gautam Adani and Priti Adani
The main business of Gautam Adani is his conglomerate, Adani Group, which has been a prominent force in the energy and logistics industries. Adani Group now has operations in 12 ports and is involved in the real estate, airport, water management, and electricity grid distribution industries. In addition to this, Gautam Adani has begun to trade in small guns and ammunition for the Indian Armed Forces, counter-drone technologies, and UAVs.
Coming to his wife, Gautam Adani has been blissfully married to Priti Adani since 1986. The couple was blessed with two sons named Karan Adani and Jeet Adani.
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Professionally, Priti Adani is currently a businesswoman and philanthropist. However, only a few people know that Priti was a dentist before. She graduated from Government Dental College in Gujarat with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). She now serves as the Adani Foundation’s president and her estimated net worth is about Rs. 8,327 crore.
Ambani power couple: Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani
Mukesh Ambani is the chairman and MD of Reliance Industries Limited. In the oil, gas, and telecommunications industries, his business barely faces any competition. Though Mukesh Ambani’s present business interests are narrower than Gautam Adani’s, the influence he has made is still significant. Mukesh Ambani’s fortune has grown from several high-profile industries, including digital services, retail outlets, media and entertainment, oil refinement, and gas production.
Speaking about his spouse, Nita Ambani is the founder and chair of Dhirubhai Ambani International School and the Reliance Foundation. The couple got married in 1985 and later blessed with three children named Akash Ambani, Isha Ambani Piramal, and Anant Ambani.
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In addition to her above-mentioned post, she serves as a director of Reliance Industries Limited. Regarding Nita’s educational background, she attended Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics and commerce graduate. In contrast to Priti Adani, Nita Ambani net worth is valued between Rs. 2,340 and Rs. 2,510 crore.
So what do you think about the stark contrast between two of the richest families in India? Do share your thoughts with us in the comment section of this article.
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