Top 5 Indian Entrepreneurs

In this article, we will talk about the top 5 Indian entrepreneurs. If you want to read our detailed analysis, head straight to the Top 20 Indian Entrepreneurs.

5. Dilip Shanghvi

Net Worth: $26.4 Billion

In 1983, Dilip Shanghvi borrowed $200 from his father to start Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (NSE:SUNPHARMA) to manufacture psychiatric drugs. Shanghvi grew Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (NSE:SUNPHARMA) through a series of acquisitions. The latest acquisition was of the US-based Concert Pharmaceuticals for $576 million in 2023. Dilip Shanghvi ranks fifth among the top Indian entrepreneurs.

4. Savitri Jindal

Net Worth: $33 Billion

Savitri Jindal is the chairperson emerita of the Jindal Group. Savitri presided over the Jindal Group following her husband’s tragic death in 2005. With a net worth of $33 billion, Savitri Jindal ranks among the top Indian entrepreneurs.

3. Shiv Nadar

Net Worth: $34.8 Billion

Shiv Nadar is an Indian IT pioneer who co-founded HCL Technologies Limited (NSE:HCLTECH). Nadar currently serves the company as chairman emeritus and strategic advisor after he stepped down as the chairman in July 2020. Shiv Nadar ranks third among the top Indian entrepreneurs.

2. Gautam Adani

Net Worth: $79.6 Billion

Gautam Adani is the second richest Asian with a net worth of around $79.6 billion. Gautam Adani founded the Adani Enterprises Limited (NSE:ADANIENT).

1. Mukesh Ambani

Net Worth: $116.9 Billion

Mukesh Ambani is one of the most influential entrepreneurs in the world. Mukesh Ambani controls Reliance Industries Limited (NSE:RELIANCE) and is the 11th richest person in the world, as of March 26. 

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