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Mukesh Ambani

Mukesh Ambani is topping the list of the richest people in India. His fortune is $113 billion. He built his empire through the family business, Reliance Industries. Today, the country's largest conglomerate focuses primarily on the petrochemical and energy sectors. However, Ambani also actively invests in telecommunications and retail. His project Jio, launched in 2016, revolutionized the Indian communications market by providing millions of people with access to high-speed internet at affordable prices.

Gautam Adani

Second among India's wealthiest individuals is Gautam Adani, with a net worth of $85 billion. He began his journey to success with trade, gradually expanding his interests into infrastructure and energy. In the late 1980s, Adani founded the diversified conglomerate Adani Group, of which he remains the chairman. Under his leadership, the company has become India's largest private port and airport operator and one of the world's largest solar energy producers.

Savitri Jindal

Savitri Jindal holds the third spot on the list, with a net worth of $40.8 billion. She is the head of Jindal Group, one of the country's largest conglomerates, operating in sectors such as steel, energy, cement, and infrastructure. After the death of her husband, Om Prakash Jindal, Savitri took over the company and successfully continued his work, significantly expanding the business and increasing revenues. Under her leadership, Jindal Group became a major player in the steel industry and started to actively develop renewable energy sources.

Shiv Nadar

In fourth place among India's richest people is Shiv Nadar, with a fortune of nearly $33 billion. He is the founder of HCL Technologies, one of the largest IT companies in the country and the world. Under his guidance, the company made several breakthroughs in information technology, driving the digital transformation of many enterprises worldwide. Additionally, Nadar is heavily involved in philanthropy. Through his Shiv Nadar Foundation, he supports various educational projects.

Dilip Shanghvi

Dilip Shanghvi is rounding out the top five richest people in India. His net worth is estimated at $26.7 billion. He is the founder of Sun Pharmaceuticals, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Founded in 1983, Sun Pharma today specializes in the production of generics and specialty pharmaceuticals. Over the past few years, the company has made numerous successful acquisitions, allowing it to significantly expand its product range and strengthen its position in the international market.