Mumbai Beats Delhi In Creating Billionaires! More Than 1300 Indians Now Have Wealth Of Rs 1000 Crore+ (Hurun India Rich List)


Rohit Kulkarni

Rohit Kulkarni

Oct 13, 2023


A recent report from Hurun India indicates significant changes in India’s wealthiest individuals over the past five years. The “360 One Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2023” study unveiled various trends in wealth distribution within the country. The list welcomes 278 new entrants, who collectively possess a wealth totaling Rs 7,28,200 crore. Among these new additions, the Industrial Products sector leads with 33 individuals, followed by Metals & Mining with 29.

Mumbai Beats Delhi In Creating Billionaires! More Than 1300 Indians Now Have Wealth Of  Rs 1000 Crore+ (Hurun India Rich List)

Remarkable Wealth Growth, Record-Breaking Entrepreneurs, and Leading Sectors 

During this period, the number of individuals with wealth exceeding Rs 1,000 crore increased by 219, marking a 76% surge, bringing the total count to 1,319 individuals in this category.

The pharmaceutical sector showed impressive performance by producing the highest number of dollar billionaires (39), followed by the Chemicals and Petrochemicals (23) and Automobile and Auto Components (22) industries.

The report also highlighted a substantial rise in the number of self-made entrepreneurs, reaching a record-breaking 871 individuals, constituting 66% of the list.

Indian Cities and Star Signs – Key Factors Influencing India’s Wealth Distribution in 2023

Major Indian cities played a pivotal role in shaping the list, with Mumbai leading with 328 individuals, followed by New Delhi (199) and Bengaluru (100). Notably, Tiruppur made its debut in the top 20 cities contributing to the list for the first time.

Interestingly, the report suggests that star signs may have played a role in wealth accumulation, with Pisces maintaining the lead, followed by Taurus and Libra. Virgo emerged as the most prevalent star sign among successful entrepreneurs, constituting 9.6% of the list.

Hurun India, part of the global Hurun Report group, tracks and publishes lists of wealthy individuals in India, offering valuable insights into the country’s wealth distribution and economic trends, serving as a resource for individuals, businesses, and the media. Founded by Rupert Hoogewerf (Hu Run), it is headquartered in Shanghai, China.


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