India has achieved an impressive third position in the global ranking of self-made billionaires, with an impressive tally of 105 billionaires within the country. What adds a remarkable twist to this narrative is the emerging trend of women taking center stage and ascending the billionaire ranks. Breaking through the male-dominated landscape, Savitri Jindal stands out as the sole woman among India’s top 10 wealthiest individuals.
This article unveils the leading women in India’s billionaire league, relying on Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires rankings, a reliable source that meticulously tracks billionaires worldwide.
The top 7 richest women in India, as per Forbes are Savitri Jindal, Rohiqa Cyrus Mistry, Rekha Jhunjhunwala, Vinod Gupta, Smita Crishna-Godrej, Leena Tewari, and Falguni Nayar. These self-made billionaires are taking the entrepreneur game to the next level with their hard work and dedication.
Savitri Jindal
Age: 73 years
Net Worth: $29.1 Billion
The 73-year-old, Savitri Jindal is India’s wealthiest woman as per Forbes, with a net worth of $29.1 billion. She is the former chairperson of the Jindal group and also a member of the Indian National Congress party. Her journey from a modest upbringing to becoming one of the most influential women in India is an inspiration for many. After the death of industrialist Om Prakash Jindal, Savitri charge of her family’s business empire, Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL).
Rohiqa Cyrus Mistry
Age: 56 years
Net Worth: $8.7 Billion
Rohiqa Cyrus Mistry is the wife of the late Cyrus Mistry, the younger son of Pallonji Mistry. Forbes has recognized the 56-year-old as India’s second wealthiest woman, with a net worth of $8.7 billion. Her late husband, Cyrus has served as the chairman of Tata Sons for 4 years and the family holds a stake of 18.4% in the company.
Rekha Jhunjhunwala
Age: 59 years
Net Worth: $8.7 Billion
Rekha Jhunjhunwala is the wife of late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. The 59-year-old Rekha is India’s third richest woman with a net worth of $8.7 billion as per Forbes. While according to Trendlyne, she earns Rs 650 crore per month. After her assets and investments, she inherited her husbands stock’s which includes holdings in 29 companies like Titan, Metro Brands, Star Health, Tata Motors, and Crisil.
Vinod Gupta
Age: 79 years
Net Worth: $4.2 Billion
Vinod Rai Gupta, the co-founder of Havells India is India’s fourth richest woman with a net worth of $4.2 billion as per Forbes. She is widely known for her entrepreneurial acumen and remarkable contributions to the corporate world. Her biggest possession includes the family’s stake in Havells, India’s leading electrical equipment company which she co-founded along with her husband Qimat Rai Gupta.
Smita Crishna-Godrej
Age: 73 years
Net Worth: $3.3 Billion
Smita Crishna-Godrej is India’s fifth wealthiest woman as per Forbes. With one-fifth stake in the family assets, She has a net worth of $3.3 Billion. The 73-year-old’s brother Jamshyd Godrej runs Godrej and Boyce. Her biggest possession includes the late atomic physicist Dr. Homi J Bhabha’s bungalow worth Rs 371 crore in 2014.
Leena Tewari
Age: 66 years
Net Worth: $3.2 Billion
The 66-year-old, Leena Tewari is India’s sixth wealthiest woman as per Forbes, with a net worth of $3.2 billion. She is the chairperson of USV India, one of India’s top five cardiovascular and diabetic medicines companies which was founded by her late father Vithal Gandhi. Vithal Gandhi is also the founder of Revlon. Leena’s daughter Aneesha Gandhi Tewari is the director of USV.
Falguni Nayar
Age: 60 years
Net Worth: $3.0 Billion
Falguni Nayar, founder and CEO of Nykaa, India’s first online beauty e-marketplace is ranked as India’s seventh richest woman with a net worth of $3.0 billion as per Forbes. The remarkable success story of Falguni serves as an inspiration for many aspiring entrepreneurs. With her talent and dedication, she built a billion-dollar empire at a time when e-commerce or marketplace wasn’t that popular. Falguni’s daughter, Adwaita Nayar is the CEO of Nykaa Fashion, while her son, Anchit Nayar is the CEO of Beauty E-commerce at Nykaa.
