Top 10 Richest NRIs in 2025: US and UAE Dominate the Rankings
Nidhi | Oct 08, 2025, 16:05 IST
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Top 10 richest Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in 2025 according to the Hurun Rich List. The US and UAE host the most overseas Indian billionaires, with London, Monaco, and Australia also featuring prominent names. From Gopichand Hinduja to Jayshree Ullal, see who tops the list, their net worth, locations, and companies. Learn how Indian entrepreneurs abroad are reshaping global business and which countries attract the highest number of high-net-worth NRIs. A must-read for insights into wealth trends among the Indian diaspora in 2025.
In 2025, the world of high-net-worth Indians living abroad continues to grow at an astonishing pace. According to the Hurun Rich List 2025, there are 101 Non-Resident Indian (NRI) billionaires worldwide, with the United States and the United Arab Emirates leading the way as the preferred homes for these wealth creators.
Out of the 101 billionaires:
Leading the 2025 list is Gopichand Hinduja of the Hinduja Group, based in London, with a net worth of ₹1.85 lakh crore. Close behind is L N Mittal & family of ArcelorMittal, also in London, valued at ₹1.75 lakh crore.
Jay Chaudhry, founder of Zscaler in San Jose, has climbed from fifth to third place, boasting ₹1.46 lakh crore in net worth. The fourth spot is shared by Anil Agarwal of Vedanta Resources (London) and Shapoor Pallonji Mistry (Monaco).
A highlight of 2025 is the debut of Jayshree Ullal, CEO of Arista Networks, in San Francisco, ranked eighth with ₹50,170 crore. Ullal continues to be the richest Indian-origin professional manager and the wealthiest Indian woman entrepreneur globally.
The dominance of London, the US, and UAE shows that Indian entrepreneurs value global financial hubs, infrastructure, and lifestyle advantages. Additionally, the rise of tech leaders like Jay Chaudhry and Jayshree Ullal highlights the increasing significance of the tech sector among NRIs.
The list also reflects how wealth creation is no longer confined to India—it has truly become global, with overseas Indians leaving a significant mark on international business and technology.
Source: Hurun Research Institute; M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025
Global Distribution of NRI Billionaires
Billionnaires
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- 48 reside in the United States
- 22 live in the UAE
- 16 are in the United Kingdom
- Smaller nations like Cyprus and Singapore host 3 each, while Canada and China have 2 each. The remaining 5 are scattered across various countries.
Who Tops the List?
Abroad
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Jay Chaudhry, founder of Zscaler in San Jose, has climbed from fifth to third place, boasting ₹1.46 lakh crore in net worth. The fourth spot is shared by Anil Agarwal of Vedanta Resources (London) and Shapoor Pallonji Mistry (Monaco).
Notable New Entrants
Full Top 10 NRI Billionaires (2025)
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| Rank | Name | Net Worth (₹ Cr) | Location | Company | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gopichand Hinduja & family | 1,85,310 | London, UK | Hinduja | 85 |
| 2 | L N Mittal & family | 1,75,390 | London, UK | Arcelormittal | 75 |
| 3 | Jay Chaudhry | 1,46,470 | San Jose, USA | Zscaler | 67 |
| 4 | Anil Agarwal & family | 1,11,400 | London, UK | Vedanta Resources | 72 |
| 5 | Shapoor Pallonji Mistry & family | 88,650 | Monaco | Shapoorji Pallonji | 61 |
| 6 | Sri Prakash Lohia | 87,700 | London, UK | Indorama | 73 |
| 7 | Vivek Chaand Sehgal & family | 57,060 | Melbourne, Australia | Samvardhana Motherson International | 69 |
| 8 | Jayshree Ullal | 50,170 | San Francisco, USA | Arista Networks | 64 |
| 9 | Yusuff Ali MA | 46,300 | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Lulu Group | 69 |
| 10 | Rakesh Gangwal & family | 42,790 | Miami, USA | InterGlobe Aviation | 72 |
Key Insights
The list also reflects how wealth creation is no longer confined to India—it has truly become global, with overseas Indians leaving a significant mark on international business and technology.
Source: Hurun Research Institute; M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025