Who is the richest person in India? No rewards for guessing right!
Forbes magazine has released the list of India's 100 richest persons. Here is the list that also details how much money they added to their wealth.
Reliance Industries' Chairman Mukesh Ambani has emerged as the richest Indian for the 11th consecutive year with a net worth of USD 47.3 billion, according to Forbes magazine. He is also the year's biggest gainer, as he added USD 9.3 billion to his wealth amid the continuing success of his Reliance Jio broadband telco service. Image source: Forbes
According to the 'Forbes India Rich List 2018', Wipro Chairman Azim Premji has retained the second spot. Azim Premji added USD 2 billion to his wealth at USD 21 billion. Image source: DNA
ArcelorMittal Chairman and CEO Lakshmi Mittal moved a place ahead to the third slot with a net worth of USD 18.3 billion, increasing his wealth by USD 1.8 billion. Image source: Reuters
Lakshmi Mittal is followed by the Hinduja brothers with a net worth of USD 18 billion. Image source: Reuters
Pallonji Mistry with USD 15.7 billion is at the fifth position. Image source: Reuters
Other business magnates making the top 10 list are Shiv Nadar (USD 14.6 billion), Godrej family (USD 14 billion), Dilip Shanghvi (USD 12.6 billion), Kumar Birla (USD 12.5 billion) and Gautam Adani (USD 11.9 billion). Image source: Forbes