Bengaluru: India’s digital creator ecosystem continues to grow exponentially, producing several multi-crore entrepreneurs, with comedian Tanmay Bhat emerging as the richest YouTuber in the country, according to a recent ranking by Tech Informer, based on data from MyJar Blog.
The list, which tracks creators across comedy, tech, lifestyle, and education, underlines the massive economic potential of India’s digital economy. Tanmay Bhat, known for his comedy sketches, podcasts, and collaborations, tops the chart with an estimated net worth of Rs 665 crore. Despite his top ranking, Tanmay poked fun at the figures, joking, “Bhai itne paise hote toh main YouTube membership nahi bech raha hota.”
Top earners in India’s creator economy
Following Tanmay, Gaurav Chaudhary, popularly known as Technical Guruji, ranks second with a net worth of Rs 356 crore, owing to his highly successful tech-review channel. Samay Raina, a stand-up comedian and chess streamer, holds the third position with Rs 140 crore, showcasing the diversity of content that generates significant revenue in India.
CarryMinati (Ajey Nagar), one of India’s most-followed creators, ranks fourth with Rs 131 crore, while Bhuvan Bam (BB Ki Vines) completes the top five with Rs 122 crore. The rest of the top ten includes Amit Bhadana (Rs 80 crore), Triggered Insaan (Rs 65 crore), Dhruv Rathee (Rs 60 crore), Ranveer Allahbadia (BeerBiceps, Rs 58 crore), and Sourav Joshi (Rs 50 crore).
Tech Informer highlighted the scale and influence of the creator economy, stating on social media: “Content creation in India has grown into a multi-crore industry. From comedy to tech, education to lifestyle, creators are building huge audiences and wealth, proving how powerful the digital economy has become.”
Comedy and tech dominate earnings
The list reflects the dominance of comedy and tech genres in India’s YouTube landscape. Comedy creators like Tanmay Bhat, Samay Raina, and Bhuvan Bam have leveraged online platforms to build extensive audiences, while tech reviewers such as Technical Guruji attract millions of subscribers through product reviews and tutorials.
Meanwhile, other digital verticals such as fitness, lifestyle, and informational content have also contributed to significant earnings. Ranveer Allahbadia, known for his health and fitness content, exemplifies this trend, securing a spot in the top ten with Rs 58 crore.
Creator economy as a wealth driver
India’s creator economy has emerged as a viable career path, allowing talented individuals to monetise content and generate wealth at par with traditional industries. Multiple factors, including ad revenue, brand endorsements, merchandise, and subscription services, have contributed to the rise of these digital entrepreneurs.
The ranking also highlights the growing influence of digital media in India, with creators commanding millions of followers and shaping trends, culture, and consumer behaviour. As internet penetration expands, particularly in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, experts predict further growth in content monetisation and creator earnings.
Conclusion
The Tech Informer ranking underscores the rise of India’s digital content creators as high-earning entrepreneurs. Tanmay Bhat’s top position with Rs 665 crore reflects both the popularity of comedy and the potential of digital platforms as a wealth generator. With more creators entering diverse content areas, India’s multi-crore creator economy is poised for sustained growth, shaping the future of entertainment and entrepreneurship.