Uttar Pradesh is more than India’s political and cultural nerve centre—it’s rapidly emerging as an economic powerhouse. Several entrepreneurs from cities like Kanpur, Noida, Prayagraj, and Agra have created successful businesses that dominate sectors ranging from FMCG and fintech to infrastructure and edtech. Here’s a look at the top 9 richest individuals from UP and how they made their mark.
Top 9 Richest People in Uttar Pradesh
1. Muralidhar Gyanchandani – ₹14,000 crore
Company: RSPL Group (Ghadi Detergent)
City: Kanpur
The man who brought Ghadi Detergent into every Indian household, Muralidhar built one of India’s top FMCG brands from Kanpur.
2. Bimal Gyanchandani – ₹9,000 crore
Company: RSPL Group
City: Kanpur
Co-founder of RSPL alongside his brother Muralidhar, Bimal helped grow Ghadi Detergent and other products into a household empire.
3. Vijay Shekhar Sharma – ₹8,000 crore
Company: Paytm
City: Aligarh
A pioneer in India’s digital revolution, Sharma founded Paytm and became one of India’s most iconic startup success stories.
4. Dinesh Chandra Agarwal – ₹5,400 crore
Company: IndiaMART
City: Noida
Creator of India’s largest B2B marketplace, Dinesh is often credited with revolutionising how small businesses buy and sell online.
5. Sachin Agarwal – ₹4,800 crore
Company: PolicyBazaar
City: Noida
As co-founder of PolicyBazaar, he made insurance comparisons accessible to millions, changing the insurtech landscape in India.
6. Alakh Pandey – ₹4,500 crore
Company: Physics Wallah
City: Prayagraj
From humble beginnings on YouTube to building a ₹4,500 crore edtech empire, Alakh is one of India’s most inspiring founder stories.
7. Pradeep Kumar Jain – ₹4,400 crore
Company: PNC Infratech
City: Agra
An infrastructure magnate, Pradeep Jain’s company has executed many of India’s major expressways and urban development projects.
8. Chakresh Kumar Jain – ₹4,400 crore
Company: PNC Infratech
City: Agra
Business partner and brother of Pradeep Jain, Chakresh shares the credit for PNC Infratech’s growth into a national-level infrastructure player.
9. Yashvardhan Agarwal – ₹4,200 crore
Company: PriyaGold Biscuits
City: Noida
Known for making PriyaGold a staple in Indian homes, Yashvardhan’s brand continues to thrive in the competitive FMCG snacks space.
These billionaires prove that Uttar Pradesh is no longer just about heritage and politics, it’s a land of immense entrepreneurial energy. From traditional sectors like biscuits and soaps to cutting-edge tech and infrastructure, they are powering the state’s economic rise.
