India’s billionaires are making waves on the global stage, and the biggest news of 2025 is that Roshni Nadar creates history by becoming the first Indian woman to break into the world’s top 10 richest women, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2025. With a net worth of ₹3.5 trillion (US$40 billion), she has taken the 5th position globally among female billionaires, a feat never achieved before by any Indian woman.
Roshni Nadar, the chairperson of HCL Technologies, is not just a billionaire but also a visionary leader. She took over the reins of HCL from her father, Shiv Nadar, who transferred 47% of his stake in the company to her. This move cemented her place as one of the most influential women in the world of business.
Roshni, an alumna of Northwestern University and Kellogg School of Management, is also deeply involved in philanthropic activities. She manages the Shiv Nadar Foundation, which focuses on education and leadership, and actively supports VidyaGyan, a school for underprivileged students in Uttar Pradesh.
This achievement is not just a personal victory for Roshni but also a giant leap for Indian women in the business world. Her rise to the top highlights the growing role of Indian women in leadership positions.
She joins other powerful women like:
Mukesh Ambani remains the richest person in India, with a net worth of ₹8.6 trillion. However, his fortune has dropped by ₹1 trillion due to rising debt and stiff competition.
Other top billionaires in India include:
India has added 13 new billionaires in 2024, taking the total count to 284, making it the third-largest hub of billionaires in the world, after the US and China. Interestingly, the healthcare industry produced the most billionaires, followed by consumer goods and industrial products.
While Mumbai remains the financial capital, it lost its title as Asia’s billionaire capital to Shanghai. However, it still outpaced Beijing and London in terms of new billionaires added.
With more and more Indians making it to the billionaire list, Roshni Nadar creates history as a beacon of inspiration. Her success story shows that women can lead, innovate, and create wealth on a global scale.
As India’s economy continues to grow, we can expect more leaders like Roshni Nadar to emerge, shaping the future of business and innovation.
The rise of Roshni Nadar creates history not just for her but for every Indian woman who dreams of breaking barriers. Her journey from business leader to billionaire icon is a powerful message that hard work, vision, and leadership can make anything possible. With India’s billionaire count on the rise and women leading the way, the future looks brighter than ever.
Authored by, Amay Mathur | Senior Editor
Amay Mathur is a business news reporter at Chegg.com. He previously worked for PCMag, Business Insider, The Messenger, and ZDNET as a reporter and copyeditor. His areas of coverage encompass tech, business, strategy, finance, and even space. He is a Columbia University graduate.
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