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India’s Billionaire Hotspots: Top 10 Cities For The Ultra-Wealthy

By Mohit.bisht,News18,Priyanka Das

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India’s Billionaire Hotspots: Top 10 Cities For The Ultra-Wealthy

Find out which cities most Indian billionaires call their home, as per the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025.
Mumbai firmly holds its position as India’s wealth capital, boasting 451 entries—an impressive leap from 255 in 2021. As the residence of the country’s wealthiest family, Mukesh Ambani and clan, the city also hosts 91 billionaires. Widely recognized as the financial epicenter of India, Mumbai continues to attract the nation’s most prominent industrialists and entrepreneurs. (Image: AI-Generated)
Delhi secures the second spot with 223 individuals featured on the list, marking a notable rise from 167 in 2021. At the forefront is Roshni Nadar Malhotra and her family, while the city proudly hosts a total of 70 billionaires. (Image: AI-Generated)
Bengaluru, often dubbed India’s Silicon Valley, ranks third with 116 individuals on the list—an impressive rise from 85 in 2021. Leading the city’s affluent circle is Azim Premji and his family. Renowned for its thriving IT ecosystem, Bengaluru also boasts 31 billionaires, underscoring its dominance in technology-led wealth generation. (Image: AI-Generated)
Hyderabad maintains its upward trajectory as a prominent business center, featuring 102 individuals on the list, with Murali Divi and his family leading the pack. While the count has dipped slightly from 104 last year, the city remains home to 19 billionaires and continues to thrive in key sectors like pharmaceuticals, real estate, and technology. (Image: AI-Generated)
Chennai has seen a remarkable rise in affluent residents, climbing to 94 from just 43 in 2021. Leading the city’s wealth circle is Venu Srinivasan, with Chennai now hosting 22 billionaires. This growth highlights the city’s expanding prominence in manufacturing, information technology, and the automotive sector. (Image: AI-Generated)
Ahmedabad records 68 entries on the list, reflecting a modest increase from 42 in 2021. Headlined by Gautam Adani and his family, the city is home to 16 billionaires and stands as a key hub for industrial and corporate expansion in Gujarat. (Image: AI-Generated)
Kolkata shares the sixth position with 68 affluent individuals on the list, a marginal dip from 69 in the previous year. Leading the city’s wealthiest is Sanjiv Goenka and his family, while Kolkata continues to host 11 billionaires. (Image: AI-Generated)
Pune has demonstrated remarkable progress, with 66 individuals featured on the list—more than doubling from 31 in 2021. At the helm is Cyrus S Poonawalla and his family, celebrated for their influential pharmaceutical legacy. With 12 billionaires calling it home, Pune continues to solidify its reputation as a dynamic center for business and education. (Image: AI-Generated)
With 38 wealthy residents, Gurugram has grown rapidly from just 14 in 2021. The city’s richest, Nirmal Kumar Minda and family, represents the automotive sector. Gurugram houses four billionaires, boosted by its proximity to Delhi and global corporate presence. (Image: AI-Generated)
Surat completes the top 10 with 32 individuals on the list, a notable rise from 18 in 2021. At the forefront is Farukbhai Gulambhai Patel, while the city is home to two billionaires. Renowned for its diamond and textile sectors, Surat is steadily establishing itself as a rising wealth center in western India. (Image: AI-Generated)