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Updated: July 12, 2025 07:04
Indian-American entrepreneurs have emerged as titans of industry in 2025, shaping the US economy across cybersecurity, venture capital, aviation, and tech. According to Forbes and multiple media outlets, the top 10 richest Indians in the US this year reflect a blend of innovation, resilience, and global impact. Their journeys—from modest beginnings to billion-dollar empires—are redefining the narrative of immigrant success.
Key Highlights from the 2025 Billionaire Rankings
1. Jay Chaudhry – Cybersecurity Visionary
Net Worth: 17.9 Billion USD
Founder & CEO of Zscaler
Born in a remote village in Himachal Pradesh, Chaudhry built Zscaler into a global cloud security leader. He ranks 8th among all immigrant billionaires in the US.
2. Vinod Khosla – Venture Capital Trailblazer
Net Worth: 9.2 Billion USD
Co-founder of Sun Microsystems; Founder of Khosla Ventures
Known for backing bold ideas in clean energy, biotech, and AI, Khosla remains one of Silicon Valley’s most influential investors.
3. Rakesh Gangwal – Aviation Strategist
Net Worth: 6.6 Billion USD
Co-founder of IndiGo Airlines
Former executive at United Airlines and US Airways, Gangwal revolutionized low-cost air travel in India while residing in the US.
4. Romesh T. Wadhwani – AI and Philanthropy Leader
Net Worth: 5.0 Billion USD
Founder of SymphonyAI
His AI-driven enterprise solutions span healthcare, retail, and finance. He also leads the Wadhwani Foundation, focused on education and entrepreneurship.
5. Rajiv Jain – Investment Maverick
Net Worth: 4.8 Billion USD
Founder of GQG Partners
Jain’s contrarian investment strategies have consistently outperformed Wall Street norms, especially in emerging markets and energy.
6. Kavitark Ram Shriram – Tech Mentor and Investor
Net Worth: 3.0 Billion USD
Early investor in Google; Founder of Sherpalo Ventures
With roots in Chennai, Shriram has mentored multiple tech founders and continues to invest in disruptive startups.
7. Raj Sardana – Enterprise Tech Architect
Net Worth: 2.0 Billion USD
CEO of Innova Solutions
Sardana’s firm delivers IT consulting and digital transformation services to Fortune 1000 clients across sectors.
8. David Paul – MedTech Innovator
Net Worth: 1.5 Billion USD
Founder of Globus Medical
His company specializes in spinal and orthopedic devices, improving surgical outcomes globally.
9. Nikesh Arora – Cyber Defense Strategist
Net Worth: 1.4 Billion USD
CEO of Palo Alto Networks
Formerly with Google and SoftBank, Arora has steered Palo Alto into AI-driven threat detection and cloud security.
10. Sundar Pichai – Alphabet’s Calm Commander
Net Worth: 1.1 Billion USD
CEO of Alphabet Inc.
Originally from Chennai, Pichai has led Google’s parent company through major transitions in AI, sustainability, and regulation.
Additional Insights
- India now leads as the top birthplace for America’s wealthiest immigrants, with 12 Indian-origin billionaires featured in Forbes’ 2025 rankings.
- The majority of these billionaires are self-made, with backgrounds in engineering, finance, and entrepreneurship.
- Their collective impact spans over USD 70 billion in net worth and influences industries from cloud computing to medical devices.
Sources: Forbes, Times of India, Financial Express, Jagran Josh, Mint, MSN News, Adda247, AffairsCloud
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