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Mukesh Ambani has topped Forbes' 2024 list of India's 100 richest individuals, with Gautam Adani ranking second.

Awards | Dated: 18 Oct 2024

Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has once again topped Forbes India's 100 Richest 2024 List. His estimated net worth is USD 119.5 billion, which is an increase of USD 27.5 billion from USD 92 billion in 2023.

🎯 Key Highlights:

- Following him is Gautam Adani, the Chairman of the Adani Group, ranked 2nd with an estimated net worth of USD 116 billion.
- In 3rd place is Savitri Jindal, the matriarch of the OP Jindal Group. She moved up one position, making this her first time in the top 3, with a net worth of USD 43.7 billion, up by USD 19.7 billion from 2023.

💡 Other Important Facts:

(i) Gautam Adani's net worth rose to USD 116 billion in 2024, which is an increase of USD 48 billion compared to his net worth in 2023. This is the highest increase by any Indian in a single year.
(ii) Mukesh Ambani is the second biggest gainer on the list, with his net worth increasing by USD 27.5 billion compared to 2023.

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Who has recently topped Forbes' 2024 list of India's 100 richest individuals?

Correct Answer: Mukesh Ambani

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