Top 10 Richest People in India 2024: Net Worth, Sources of Wealth, and Interesting Facts

Indeed, here’s more about each of these billionaires, about their business strategies, personal life, and such other unique aspects.


Dilip Shanghvi

Net Worth**: $15.5 billion
Source of Wealth**: Pharmaceuticals (Sun Pharmaceuticals)
Residence**: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Citizenship**: Indian
Marital Status**: Married
Children**: 2
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Did You Know?
  • In 2009, he was listed as one of the hundred most influential people in the world by Time Magazine.
  • Shanghvi is a low-profile man who keeps away from too much media attention.
  • Shanghvi’s Sun Pharmaceuticals began with a small generic drug outfit and today has a presence in over 100 countries.

    Kumar Birla

    • Net Worth: $16.5 billion
    • Source of Wealth: Diversified, Aditya Birla Group
    • Residence: Mumbai, Maharashtra
    • Citizenship: Indian
    • Marital Status: Married
    • Children: 3
    • Did You Know?
      Kumara
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    Top Most Populated Countries in the World: Population Trends, Economic Insights & Global Impact

    The following will show in greater detail the most populated countries around the world, their respective regions, trends of population growth, and the economic implications involved. I will also discuss a few more countries beyond the top 30 ranking.

    Top 15 Most Populated Countries (In Detail)

    1. China
    • Population: 1.425 billion
    • Region: East Asia
    • Information: For many decades, China was considered the world’s most populous country until India just recently caught up. In fact, while China has had phenomenal economic growth, it is increasingly concerned about its older demographics and a declining workforce-a reason for recent policy changes, such as relaxing its one-child policy.
       
    1. India
    • Population: 1.410 billion
    • Region: South Asia  
    • Details: India is going to very soon replace China as the most populous country.
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