Forbes has released the 2025 Billionaires List, highlighting shifts among the world’s wealthiest. Tech and retail giants dominate, with major movements across rankings.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, secures the No.1 spot with a net worth of $342 billion. Mark Zuckerberg of Meta climbs to second place with $216 billion, surpassing Amazon’s Jeff Bezos at $215 billion. Oracle’s Larry Ellison ranks fourth at $192 billion, while Bernard Arnault & family of LVMH hold fifth place with $178 billion.
India’s Billionaires in 2025
India continues to be a stronghold of billionaires. Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, remains the richest Indian, with a net worth of $92.5 billion, ranking 18th globally. Other top Indian billionaires include:
- Gautam Adani – $56.3 billion
- Savitri Jindal & family – $35.5 billion
- Shiv Nadar (HCL Technologies) – $34.5 billion
- Dilip Shanghvi (Sun Pharma) – $24.9 billion
- Cyrus Poonawalla (Serum Institute of India) – $23.1 billion
Additionally, Yusuffali MA, chairman of Lulu Group, stands out as the wealthiest Malayalee billionaire in 2025.
India’s billionaire lineup reflects growth in technology, infrastructure, and healthcare, showcasing the nation’s economic strength.
