India’s list of billionaires is growing at a faster rate than ever. Especially Bengaluru is minting them much faster. According to the Hurun India Rich List 2025, 1,687 new individuals have joined the INR 1,000 crore (INR 10 billion) club this year. This is massive, and now the list of total billionaires has reached over 350. Bengaluru shines brightly in third place with the most billionaires after Mumbai and New Delhi. Silicon Valley of India boasts some notable names. And here’s the list. Learn more.
Why Bengaluru Is a Billionaire Magnet?
With the rise of Wipro, Infosys, and other tech firms, India has strengthened its position in the software and IT industry. Bengaluru became the centre of this software boom and is now known as India’s Silicon Valley.
- It’s home to some major tech companies and startups in India.
- It has become the playground for talented tech professionals from all over India.
- The city is attracting foreign investments, and companies like Apple are interested in expanding here, having opened an official store in Hebbal.
- The state government is investing significantly in the city to support its growth.
- All of these reasons make Bengaluru the go-to city for innovation, tech wealth, and prominent billionaires.
The Top Billionaires of Bengaluru (2025)
Here’s the Hurun India Rich List 2025. Here are Bengaluru’s wealthiest names along with their net worth:
- Azim Premji & Family – INR 2,21,250 crore (Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, and Chairman of Wipro, IT Services)
- Nithin Kamath & Family – INR 40,020 crore (Founder and CEO of Zerodha, Financial Services)
- Ranjan Pai – INR 34,700 crore (Doctor, Entrepreneur and Chairman of Manipal Group, Education & Healthcare)
- Raja Bagmane – INR 31,510 crore (Founder and Managing Director, Bagmane Developers, Real Estate)
- G. M. Rao & Family – INR 31,340 crore (Mechanical engineer, Industrialist and Founder Chairman GMR Group, Infrastructure & Construction)
- S. Gopalakrishnan & Family – INR 30,740 crore (Chairman of Axilor Ventures, Co-founder of Infosys, IT Services)
- N. R. Narayana Murthy & Family – INR 32,150 crore (Entrepreneur and Founder of Infosys, IT Services
If we sum up the total wealth of all these billionaires, it exceeds INR 3 lakh crore, demonstrating the significant evolution of the Bengaluru business ecosystem.
The Richest Person in Bengaluru
Apparently, Azim Premji is the richest person in Bengaluru. He is the founder of Wipro.
- Azim Premji’s total net worth is ₹2.21 lakh crore (Or INR 2,21,250 crore).
- Interestingly, his wealth increased sixfold in just one year.
- That’s the reason why Azim Premji is now in 8th place in India’s overall rich list.
From Cooking Oil to Global Tech Giant: Azim Premji’s Inspiring Story
- He started from an inherent cooking oil company founded by his father.
- And from there, he started his own company, Wipro, which is now one of India’s top IT and consulting companies.
- He is not just rich by wealth but also by heart. He maintains a simple lifestyle and gives a lot to charity (philanthropy).
- He works towards improving education, rural development, and skill training across India through the Azim Premji Foundation.
Megha Rani
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