Hurun Rich List 2026: India Ranks Third Globally with 308 Billionaires
India saw a net addition of 24 billionaires over the past year, bringing the total count to 308, with Mukesh Ambani retaining his status as the richest person in Asia.
Mumbai remains India's premier billionaire city with 95 residents, although it lost its 'Asia's Billionaire Capital' title to Shenzhen, China.
Impact for Aspirants: The list highlights Ritesh Agarwal (Oyo) as India's youngest billionaire at age 32, reflecting the rise of youth-led entrepreneurship in the country.
Key Facts / Static GK
Ritesh Agarwal: Founder of Oyo.
Roshni Nadar Malhotra: Chairperson of HCL Technologies and the only woman in India's top 10 richest.
Practice Quiz — 9 March 2026
Q1. What is the total value of the Open Market Operation (OMO) bond purchase announced by the RBI for March 2026?
Q2. According to WHO standards, what is the required prevalence rate for a country to be considered to have eliminated leprosy as a public health problem?
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the Hurun Rich List 2026: 1. India added a net total of 57 billionaires last year. 2. Mumbai is the billionaire capital of Asia. 3. Ritesh Agarwal is the youngest billionaire in India. Which of the statements is/are correct?
Q4. Which Indian state is the first to propose a ban on social media usage for children under the age of 16 in its 2026-27 budget?
Q5. Match the entity with its role in the SBI USD 500 Million Social Loan: 1. SBI - a. Mandated Lead Arranger 2. MUFG - b. Borrower 3. SDG-5 - c. Target Goal
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