Rs 13 Lakh Crore and Counting: The Faces Behind Delhi’s Billionaire Boom

Delhi, India’s capital, isn’t just the seat of political power—it’s also a booming hub of wealth. According to the Hurun India Wealth Report and Forbes Billionaires List 2025, Delhi NCR is home to some of the richest individuals in the country, collectively worth over ₹13 lakh crore. These titans span industries from tech and telecom to beverages and aviation, shaping not only India’s economy but also its global footprint.

 

Tech & Telecom Tycoons

Shiv Nadar – ₹3.56 lakh crore Founder of HCL Technologies, Nadar built one of India’s largest IT firms from a garage startup in 1976.

 

Sunil Mittal & Family – ₹2.72 lakh crore Bharti Airtel’s founder, Mittal revolutionized telecom in India and now serves 550 million customers globally.

 

Consumer Goods & Beverage Moguls

Ravi Jaipuria – ₹1.53 lakh crore Head of RJ Corp, Jaipuria dominates food and beverage with Varun Beverages (PepsiCo bottling) and Devyani International (KFC, Pizza Hut, Costa Coffee).

 

Burman Family – ₹92,276 crore Founders of Dabur, a legacy Ayurvedic brand turned global FMCG player.

 

Automotive & Manufacturing Giants

Vikram Lal & Family – ₹78,072 crore Makers of Royal Enfield bikes through Eicher Motors, with over 900,000 units sold in FY 2024.

 

Vinod & Anil Rai Gupta – ₹84,284 crore Leading Havells India, a top electrical equipment firm.

 

Vivek Chaand Sehgal – ₹78,961 crore Automotive magnate behind Samvardhana Motherson Group.

 

Aviation & Services Leaders

Kapil & Rahul Bhatia – ₹89,607 crore Founders of InterGlobe Enterprises, parent company of IndiGo Airlines.

 

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Sources: Financial Express, Indian Express, Daily Jagran