In recent years, women have been making remarkable strides, ascending the ranks to become billionaires. India, with 105 billionaires, ranks third globally in self-made billionaires. Notably, more women are joining this elite circle. Among India’s top 10 wealthiest individuals is Savitri Jindal, the sole woman on the list.
Here, we showcase the top 10 richest women in India, based on Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires rankings, which monitors billionaires worldwide. Please note that the data presented here is accurate as of January 30, 2024.
Top 10 Richest Women Of India And Their Net Worth
1. Savitri Jindal:
In 2023, India’s wealthiest woman, Savitri Jindal, experienced an extraordinary increase in her wealth, surging by an impressive $9.6 billion. This rise in net worth surpassed even that of prominent industrial families like the Ambanis and Birlas during the same period.
Savitri Jindal, aged 73 and the widow of Om Prakash Jindal, boasts a net worth of $25.3 billion, securing her position as the fifth wealthiest individual in India. Notably, she holds the distinction of being the richest woman in the sub-continent.
2. Rohiqa Cyrus Mistry:
Rohiqa Cyrus Mistry, daughter-in-law of late businessman Pallonji Mistry, inherited wealth from her husband, former Tata Group chairman Cyrus Mistry. She owns 18.4% of Tata Sons, making her one of India’s richest women, with a net worth of approximately $8.4 billion. She has two children.
3. Rekha Jhunjhunwala:
Following her husband Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s demise in 2022, Rekha Jhunjhunwala inherited his stock portfolio, which included investments in 29 companies like Titan, Tata Motors, and Crisil. As a result, she rose to become one of India’s richest women, boasting a net worth of around $7.9 billion.
4. Leena Tewari:
Leena Tewari chairs USV Private Limited, a pharmaceutical company her grandfather founded. USV is renowned for producing diabetic, cardiovascular, and biosimilar drugs. Leena, also an author, oversees the business and published a biography of her grandfather titled “Beyond Pipes and Dreams.” Her net worth is approximately $4.8 billion.
5. Vinod Rai Gupta:
Vinod Rai Gupta and her son Anil Rai Gupta are at the helm of Havells India, a prominent player in India’s electrical equipment sector. The company, established by Vinod’s late husband Qimat Rai Gupta, operates 14 manufacturing facilities and has a global presence in over 50 countries. Vinod Gupta’s net worth stands at approximately $4.5 billion.
6. Falguni Nayar:
Falguni Nayar, a self-made billionaire, heads Nykaa, a leading beauty and lifestyle retailer. As its founder and CEO, she oversees the sale of cosmetic and wellness products online and through 124 stores nationwide. Her net worth is $3.5 billion.
7. Smita Crishna-Godrej:
Smita Crishna-Godrej, part of the renowned Godrej family, owns a substantial 20% stake in the family’s assets. Notably, she purchased Mehrangir in South Mumbai for Rs372 crore. The Godrej Group, which they control, is a 126-year-old consumer-goods giant with a revenue of $5.2 billion, as per Forbes.
8. Anu Aga:
Anu Aga joined Thermax, an engineering company, with her husband in the 1980s. After his passing, she took over as its leader until 2004, when her daughter Meher Pudumjee assumed the role. Anu Aga made a comeback to India’s Richest List in 2022 after last appearing in 2014. She’s served as a Parliament member and co-founded Teach for India. Her net worth is USD 2.9 billion.
9. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw:
Mazumdar-Shaw, a self-made entrepreneur, launched Biocon in 1978 from her garage. It’s now a leading biopharmaceuticals company with Asia’s biggest insulin factory in Malaysia. Her wealth grew significantly after Biocon’s IPO. Recently, Biocon acquired Viatris’ biosimilars business in the US for $3 billion. Her net worth is USD 2.7 billion.
10. Radha Vembu:
Radha Vembu co-founded Zoho Corporation with her brother Sridhar Vembu in 1996. She holds a majority stake in the company and serves as a product manager for Zoho Mail. Additionally, she is the director of the Corpus Foundation. Her net worth is USD 2.1 billion.
