Who are the richest women in India? Here’s the list & their wealth

India's economic scene is changing every day, with women taking on a more dominant position in the economy and leadership of industry. The rise of female billionaires in India is not only a reflection of their business progress but also a demonstration of changing social norms that have encouraged women to break past obstacles and scale new heights.

These women not only are gathering huge riches but are also majorly contributing to their fields—boosting economic growth, driving innovation, and creating jobs. Their stories represent vision, untiring commitment, and a limitless drive for excellence. From biotechnology advancements to leading corporate giants, these women are rewriting the script of success in today's time. Their life stories are a source of inspiration, demonstrating that hard work and determination can shatter any ceiling.

Who are the richest women in India?

Forbes gives us the seven richest women in India who are leaving their impression on the international stage:

1. Savitri Jindal – The richest woman in India

Emeritus chairperson of the Jindal Group, Savitri Jindal took over the business after her husband's death. With a net worth of a jaw-dropping $34.3 billion, she is India's richest woman. Through her, the Jindal Group has spread its wings in steel, power, and infrastructure, cementing its position as an industrial giant.

2. Rekha Jhunjhunwala – A legacy in investments

Rekha Jhunjhunwala inherited her late husband Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's huge stock portfolio, earning a net worth of $8 billion. Her investment in big players such as Titan Company Limited has further cemented her position among India's richest individuals. Her well-planned financial moves still have a powerful impact on the stock market.

3. Renuka Jagtiani – The visionary behind Landmark Group

As chairwoman and CEO of Landmark Group, Renuka Jagtiani is at the lead of a retail and hospitality group that has a worldwide presence with more than 50,000 employees. She has a net worth of $5.6 billion and has been key to the company's growth, building it into a retail giant. 

4. Vinod Gupta – Taking Havells to greater heights

Vinod Gupta assumed control of Havells, a giant of electrical equipment, following the premature death of her husband. In her hands, the company achieved new heights as it became a household name across India. Her net worth today stands at $4.7 billion.

5. Smita Crishna-Godrej – A legacy group

Being part of the iconic Godrej family, Smita Crishna-Godrej has an estimated net worth of $3.5 billion. Her fortune is derived from her ownership of the Godrej Group, a company that has interests in consumer goods, real estate, and agriculture. Her business influence still guides the direction of the company.

6. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw – A pioneer in biotechnology

Founder of Biocon, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is one of the pioneer women in the biotechnology field. Her contribution to cost-effective healthcare solutions transformed the industry with life-saving cures within people's reach. With a personal fortune of $3.4 billion, she continues to dominate healthcare innovation. 

7. Radha Vembu – The tech entrepreneur behind Zoho

Being one of the co-founders of Zoho Corporation, Radha Vembu has been a key figure in creating world-class business software solutions. Her guidance has taken Zoho to the level of becoming an international success story, for which she now has a net worth of $3.2 billion.

These women have broken the norms, showing that success has no gender. As they continue to shape industries and spur economic growth, they are role models for young entrepreneurs and professionals. 

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