Mumbai is now the Asian capital with the most number of billionaires, according to Hurun Research Institute’s global rich list.
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Mumbai is now the Asian capital with the most number of billionaires, according to Hurun Research Institute’s global rich list. This is the first time that India’s most populous city has taken the top spot in Asia. Topping the 2024 global rich list for cities is New York (119), followed by London (97). In Asia, Mumbai — India’s financial capital — moved ahead with 92 billionaires, according to Hurun. Following close behind are Beijing (91) and Shanghai (87). According to the country ranking, China still tops the list with 814 billionaires even though the country lost 155 billionaires from a year ago. The U.S. came in second with 800 billionaires while India came in third with 271.
Mukesh Ambani has topped the list of 271 billionaires in India, according to Global Rich List 2024 published by Hurun Research Institute.
Chairman & managing director of Reliance Industries, Mukesh Ambani, who is also a prominent businessman in India became only Indian to make it into the top 10 of the Hurun Global Rich List 2024.
Though his wealth increased by 40% to $115 billion, he dropped by one rank to 10th place on the global list.
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