Aravind Srinivas, co-founder of Perplexity AI, has made history as the youngest billionaire on the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025. At 31, the Chennai-born entrepreneur debuts with a personal net worth of ₹21,190 crore. His AI-powered search engine, Perplexity, which competes with global tech giants, has propelled him to international recognition. Srinivas joins other young innovators on the list, including Zepto founders Kaivalya Vohra (22) and Aadit Palicha (23).
India’s Billionaire Surge
India now has a record 358 billionaires, according to the report, with 1,687 individuals worth over ₹1,000 crore. Collectively, their wealth totals ₹167 lakh crore—nearly half of the country’s GDP. On average, the nation’s wealthy have added ₹1,991 crore daily over the past two years, creating roughly one new billionaire each week.
Top of the List
Mukesh Ambani reclaimed the title of India’s richest person with ₹9.55 lakh crore, followed by Gautam Adani at ₹8.15 lakh crore. Roshni Nadar Malhotra of HCL made history by entering the top three with ₹2.84 lakh crore, becoming both the richest woman in India and the youngest in the top 10.
Self-Made Fortunes
A notable 66% of the Hurun India Rich List consists of self-made individuals, and 74% of new entrants built their wealth from scratch, highlighting the growing culture of entrepreneurship in the country.
Stars, Cities, and Sectors
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan also made the list, with a net worth of ₹12,490 crore. Mumbai dominates with 451 billionaires, followed by New Delhi (223) and Bengaluru (116). Key sectors driving wealth creation include pharma, industrial products, chemicals, and technology, while real estate and biotech are emerging strongly.
