On the list of richest women in India are striking personalities who are successfully running multi-crore conglomerates and are a part of Forbes’ World Billionaires List. Below, meet the top five richest women in India.
Meet the top 5 richest women in India in 2024
1. Savitri Jindal & family
Net Worth: $33.5 billion (Rs 2.7 lakh crore)
Savitri Jindal is the Chairperson Emeritus of Jindal Steel & Power and the wife of the late entrepreneur Om Prakash Jindal. Savitri Jindal is a key player in the conglomerate’s business activities while the group’s subsidiaries are being independently run by her four sons — Naveen Jindal, Sajjan Jindal, Ratan Jindal and Prithviraj Jindal. According to Forbes, Savitri Jindal is the 46th richest person in the world, the 4th richest person in India, and India’s richest woman.
2. Rekha Jhunjhunwala
Net Worth: $8.5 billion (Rs 70,000 crore)
Rekha Jhunjhunwala’s wealth is reportedly attributed to the extensive stock portfolio she inherited following her husband and acclaimed investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s demise. Her diverse investment portfolio includes holdings in 29 companies such as Titan. She has three young children — Nishtha Jhunjhunwala, Aryaman Jhunjhunwala and Aryaveer Jhunjhunwala. Rekha recently made headlines for purchasing 9 apartments in Mumbai for Rs 118 crore to safeguard the Arabian Sea view from her Malabar Hill residence, according to MoneyControl. According to Forbes, Rekha Jhunjhunwala is the 298th richest person in the world.
3. Vinod Rai Gupta
Net Worth: $5 billion (Rs 41,000 crore)
Vinod Rai Gupta is the wife of the late businessman Qimat Rai Gupta, who founded Havells India. Her fortune is accredited to her holding in the conglomerate, which is currently run by her son Anil Rai Gupta as Chairman and Managing Director. Havells India has 14 factories while selling in more than 50 countries. According to Forbes, Vinod Rai Gupta is the 612th richest person in the world.
4. Renuka Jagtiani
Net Worth: $4.8 billion (Rs 40,000 crore)
