Bengaluru: India’s billionaire population continues to rise, with the country now home to over 350 billionaires, according to the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025. The latest report shows that India’s wealthiest added fortunes at a record pace — ₹1,991 crore every single day — with 1,687 individuals now possessing wealth exceeding ₹1,000 crore.
Bengaluru’s billionaires shine
Among the top 100 richest people on the list, seven families hail from Bengaluru, underlining the city’s status as a thriving economic hub driven by technology, finance, and education. While Mumbai retained its position at the top with 451 individuals, followed by New Delhi (223), Bengaluru ranked third with 116 names in the 2025 list.
Azim Premji leads Bengaluru’s wealthy
Topping the list of Bengaluru’s richest families is Azim Premji and family, the founders of Wipro, with an estimated net worth of ₹2.21 lakh crore. The tech tycoon’s ranking rose one spot to the 8th position nationally, following a 16% increase in wealth over the past year.
According to Hurun India, Premji has recorded the sharpest rise in wealth among the top 10 richest Indians in the last five years. “Azim Premji and family surged from 34th to eighth with a remarkable 6x growth, taking wealth to ₹2.21 lakh crore,” the report stated.
From oil to IT — the Wipro journey
Azim Premji, the Founder Chairman of Wipro, transformed the company from a small vegetable oil manufacturer into one of the world’s leading IT services and consulting firms. His vision and leadership made Wipro a global name synonymous with innovation and corporate responsibility.
Beyond business success, Premji is also recognised for his ethical leadership and philanthropy. Through the Azim Premji Foundation, he has donated vast portions of his wealth to education, skill development, and social welfare, making him one of the world’s most generous philanthropists.
Bengaluru’s other top billionaires
Bengaluru’s entrepreneurial ecosystem continues to foster immense wealth creation across sectors — from technology to real estate. Below are the top seven richest families in Bengaluru, according to the Hurun India Rich List 2025:
| Rank | Name & Family | Net Worth | Company | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azim Premji & family | ₹2,21,250 crore | Wipro | Software & Services |
| 2 | Nithin Kamath & family | ₹40,020 crore | Zerodha | Financial Services |
| 3 | Ranjan Pai | ₹34,700 crore | Manipal Education & Medical Group | Education & Training |
| 4 | NR Narayana Murthy & family | ₹32,150 crore | Infosys | Software & Services |
| 5 | Raja Bagmane | ₹31,510 crore | Bagmane Developers | Real Estate |
| 6 | GM Rao & family | ₹31,340 crore | GMR | Construction & Engineering |
| 7 | S. Gopalakrishnan & family | ₹30,740 crore | Infosys | Software & Services |
The bigger picture
With Bengaluru’s prominence in India’s startup and IT ecosystem, the city continues to nurture wealth creators across generations. From tech pioneers like Azim Premji and Narayana Murthy to new-age entrepreneurs like Nithin Kamath, Bengaluru represents the evolution of India’s innovation-driven economy.
As the nation adds billionaires faster than ever before, the Hurun India Rich List reflects a powerful shift — one where technology, entrepreneurship, and ethical business practices continue to fuel India’s economic growth story.