Manoj Bhargava, originally from Lucknow, has become a billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist, primarily known for founding the energy drink 5-Hour Energy, which has significantly contributed to his net worth of $1.5 billion. He has diversified his business interests through major investments in media and technology, including a recent acquisition of a 65% stake in Arena Group Holdings Inc., which owns brands like Sports Illustrated. Bhargava is committed to philanthropy, dedicating much of his wealth to alleviate global poverty, particularly focusing on the poorest third of the world's population. Meanwhile, Tan Sri Ananda Krishnan, Malaysia's fourth richest person with a net worth of Rs 45,339 crore, has made a name for himself in telecommunications and philanthropy, significantly impacting the Malaysian economy. Additionally, S. “Kris” Gopalakrishnan, co-founder of Infosys, has surpassed Narayana Murthy in wealth, now boasting a net worth of Rs 38,500 crore, reflecting the success of the IT giant. In Indore, Vinod Agarwal has established himself as a coal magnate with a net worth of Rs 7,100 crore, focusing solely on the coal industry.