Forbes Releases America’s Richest Immigrants 2025 list: India Leads

Current Context: The America’s Richest Immigrants 2025 list by Forbes, released on July 10, 2025, showcases the top foreign-born billionaires who’ve made their fortunes in the United States.

 

• India emerged as the leading country of origin, reflecting its growing presence in global business leadership.
• One of the standout names is Jay Chaudhry, founder of cybersecurity firm Zscaler, who ranked 8th on the list with a net worth of $17.9 billion.
• His journey from rural Himachal Pradesh to Silicon Valley epitomizes the “self-made” success story.
• In total, 12 Indian-origin billionaires were featured — up from 7 in 2022 — including high-profile names like Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella, and Nikesh Arora.
• The majority, 93%, built their wealth independently, especially in tech and finance sectors.

Question:

Q.1 Which country had the highest number of foreign-born billionaires featured in Forbes’ 2025 America’s Richest Immigrants list?
a) China
b) Germany
c) India
d) Russia

Answer: c) India emerged as the leading country of origin, highlighting the growing influence of Indian-origin entrepreneurs in the United States.