Amidst today’s dynamic realm of affluence and luxury, a fresh cohort of billionaire offspring is stepping onto the world’s stage. These young individuals, born into opulent legacies, inherit not only vast fortunes but also profound responsibilities and boundless opportunities. From championing social causes to forging their entrepreneurial journeys, the next generation of billionaire heirs is reshaping the very essence of wealth in the modern era.
Akash Ambani- Director, Reliance Jio Infocomm and Reliance Retail
Akash Ambani, the elder son of Mukesh Ambani, India’s wealthiest individual, holds the position of chairman at Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. Additionally, he serves as a director on the board of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. According to Lifestyle Asia, his net worth stands at Rs 3,33,313 crores.
Adar Poonawalla- CEO, Serum Institute of India
Adar Poonawalla serves as the CEO of the Serum Institute of India, a Pune-based company renowned as the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer by volume. He is the son of Cyrus Poonawalla, one of the wealthiest individuals in the nation. According to reports by the Indian Express, Adar Poonawalla’s net worth is estimated to be Rs 107,533 crores.
Isha Ambani- Director, Reliance Jio Infocomm and Reliance Retail
Isha Ambani, the daughter of India’s wealthiest individual, Mukesh Ambani, holds the position of non-executive director on the RIL board. Additionally, she plays pivotal roles in the executive leadership teams at Reliance Retail, Reliance Jio, Reliance Foundation, and Dhirubhai Ambani International School. Her net worth is estimated to be Rs 831 crore, according to Lifestyle Asia.
Ananya Birla- Singer, Founder of Svatantra Microfin
Ananya Birla, the eldest daughter of Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, embodies a fusion of entrepreneurial acumen and musical flair. Her journey began with the establishment of Svatantra Microfin, dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs in rural India through financial assistance. Additionally, she founded CuroCarte, an e-commerce platform showcasing luxury lifestyle products. Ananya’s musical talent shone through with the release of her debut single “Livin’ the Life” in 2016, garnering widespread acclaim.
Rishad Premji- Executive Chairman, Wipro Ltd
Rishad Premji holds the position of Executive Chairman at Wipro, a firm established by his father, Azim Premji. Additionally, he serves on the boards of the Wipro-GE joint venture, Wipro Enterprises, and the Azim Premji Foundation. Forbes estimates his net worth to be Rs 76,000 crores.
Roshni Nadar Malhotra- Chairperson of HCL Technology
Roshni Nadar Malhotra, featured on Forbes’ list of most powerful women, holds the esteemed position of chairperson at HCL Technologies. She made history as the first woman to lead a listed IT company, founded by her father, Shiv Nadar, under the HCL Group. Furthermore, she contributes her expertise as a member of the dean’s advisory council at the MIT School of Engineering and spearheads the Habitats Trust. As a trustee of the Shiv Nadar Foundation, Roshni is deeply involved in philanthropic endeavors. Her net worth is estimated to be around Rs 84,330 crore.
