%20(500%20%C3%97%20280%20px)%20(500%20x%20300%20px)%20(19).png "Hurun India Rich List is topped by Gautam Adani with Rs 11.6 lakh crore, followed by Mukesh Ambani")
- The city saw an increase of 58 new billionaires, bringing its total to 386.
- Top Billionaires in India
- Gautam Adani: With a net worth of ₹11.6 lakh crore, Adani has taken the top spot, primarily due to his diversified business interests in infrastructure, commodities, and energy.
- Mukesh Ambani: The chairman of Reliance Industries, Ambani’s net worth is slightly lower than Adani’s but still substantial.
- Shiv Nadar: The founder of HCL Technologies, Nadar continues to be one of the wealthiest individuals in India, thanks to the booming IT sector.
- Cyrus Poonawalla: Known for his work in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly with the Serum Institute of India, Poonawalla’s wealth has seen significant growth.
- Lakshmi Mittal: The steel magnate remains a prominent figure on the list, with his global steel empire.
- Notable New Entries:
- Shah Rukh Khan: The Bollywood superstar has made his debut on the list with a net worth of ₹7,300 crore, thanks to his successful film career and business ventures.
- Byju Raveendran: The founder of BYJU’S, an ed-tech company, has seen his wealth grow rapidly due to the increasing demand for online education.
Question:
1 Which city has been named the “billionaire capital of Asia” in the 2024 Hurun India Rich List?
- A) Mumbai
- B) Beijing
- C) Shanghai
- D) Hong Kong
