Indian women have been making remarkable strides in the world of business, with many climbing the ranks to claim their space among the richest in the country. India witnessed a remarkable surge in wealth this year, with 200 Indians making it to the Forbes list of the world’s billionaires, a significant increase from 169 in 2023. The combined wealth of these people soared to a record $954 billion, marking a 41% rise from the previous year.
India’s Women Billionaires
Savitri Jindal, net worth – $35.5 billion
As the matriarch of the Jindal family, Savitri Jindal tops the list with a net worth of $35.5 billion, making her the richest Indian woman. She is the chairperson of the Jindal Group, a conglomerate with interests in steel, power, cement, and infrastructure.
Rekha Jhunjhunwala, net worth – $8.5 billion
Rekha Jhunjhunwala, the widow of India’s Warren Buffett Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, inherited a valuable stock portfolio from her husband, known for his investment acumen.
Vinod Rai Gupta, net worth – $5 billion
Renuka Jagtiani is the chairperson and CEO of the Landmark Group, a multinational consumer conglomerate in Dubai founded by her husband Micky Jagtiani, who died in May 2023. The Landmark Group employs over 50,000 people under her guidance.
Renuka Jagtiani, net worth – $4.8 billion
Renuka Jagtiani is the chairperson and CEO of the Landmark Group, a multinational consumer conglomerate in Dubai founded by her husband Micky Jagtiani, who died in May 2023. The Landmark Group employs over 50,000 people under her guidance.
Smita Crishna-Godrej, net worth – $3.8 billion
Smita Crishna-Godrej of the Godrej family holds a significant stake in the family’s assets. The Godrej family controls the Godrej Group, a consumer-goods conglomerate with a revenue of $5.7 billion.
