Top 10 Richest Person in Bengaluru | Updated List 2025

As of April 2025, Bengaluru is home to some of India’s most influential and wealthy individuals, particularly in the tech and real estate sectors. According to the 2024 Hurun India Rich List, here are the top 10 richest people associated with Bengaluru:​

1. Azim Premji

   • Net Worth: ₹1,90,700 crore

   • Industry: Technology (Wipro)

   • Overview: Former chairman of Wipro, Azim Premji is renowned for his philanthropic efforts and is one of India’s most respected business leaders. ​

2. Irfan Razack

   • Net Worth: ₹43,600 crore

   • Industry: Real Estate (Prestige Group)

   • Overview: Chairman and Managing Director of Prestige Group, a leading real estate development firm in India. ​

3. Nikhil Kamath

   • Net Worth: ₹38,500 crore

   • Industry: Finance (Zerodha)

   • Overview: Co-founder of Zerodha, India’s largest stock brokerage firm by retail participation. ​

4. Nandan Nilekani

   • Net Worth: Approximately $1.3 billion

   • Industry: Technology (Infosys, UIDAI)

   • Overview: Co-founder of Infosys and former chairman of UIDAI, instrumental in the development of India’s digital infrastructure.

5. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

   • Net Worth: Approximately $1.3 billion

   • Industry: Biotechnology (Biocon)

   • Overview: Founder of Biocon, a leading biopharmaceutical company in India.​

6. Ramesh Chandra Agarwal

   • Net Worth: Approximately ₹5,000 crore

   • Industry: Media (Dainik Bhaskar Group)

   • Overview: Chairman of Dainik Bhaskar Group, one of India’s largest media conglomerates.​

7. Sajjan Jindal

   • Net Worth: Approximately ₹4,000 crore

   • Industry: Steel (JSW Group)

   • Overview: Chairman of JSW Group, a leading steel manufacturer in India.​

8. Rajeev Chandrasekhar

   • Net Worth: Approximately ₹3,500 crore

   • Industry: Technology and Politics

   • Overview: Founder of BPL Mobile and currently serving as the Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology.​

9. V.G. Siddhartha

   • Net Worth: Approximately ₹3,000 crore

   • Industry: Coffee (Café Coffee Day)

   • Overview: Founder of Café Coffee Day, India’s largest coffee chain.​

10. Vishal Sikka

    • Net Worth: Approximately ₹2,500 crore

    • Industry: Technology (Infosys)

    • Overview: Former CEO of Infosys and founder of Vian Systems, a software services company.

These individuals have significantly contributed to Bengaluru’s status as India’s Silicon Valley, with their ventures spanning technology, real estate, finance, and media.​