Hurun Global Rich List 2026: India Ranks 3rd with 308 Billionaires
Mukesh Ambani remains the wealthiest person in India and Asia with a net worth of ₹9.8 lakh crore, while Elon Musk topped the global list with USD 792 billion.
Elon Musk became the first individual in history to surpass the USD 700 billion wealth mark, with Jeff Bezos and Larry Page following him in the top three.
Roshni Nadar Malhotra has emerged as the richest woman in India and is the first Indian woman to reach the top three richest Indians overall.
Key Stat: For the first time, the total number of billionaires worldwide crossed the 4,000 mark, reaching 4,020 individuals.
Key Facts / Static GK
Rich List 2026 wealth cutoff date: 15 January 2026
Total Indian Billionaires: 308
Practice Quiz — 7 March 2026
Q1. Which index will serve as the base for the new derivatives approved by SEBI for the Bombay Stock Exchange in March 2026?
Q2. Who has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador for SBI General Insurance's 'Chuniye Bharosa, Apno Sa' campaign?
Q3. Regarding the 'YES Essence Women’s Salary Account', which of the following statements is/are correct? I. It offers a ₹5 lakh top-up health cover. II. It provides 5% cashback on the Elegance Debit Card up to ₹10,000 annually. III. The minimum age for eligibility is 18 years.
Q4. From which date has IRDAI proposed the mandatory adoption of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) for all insurers?
Q5. What regulatory change by SEBI in December 2025 facilitated EPFO's investment in the Raajmarg Infra InvIT (RIIT) IPO?
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