Roshni Nadar Malhotra Becomes India's Richest Woman on Hurun India Rich List 2025

The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 reveals significant shifts in India’s wealth landscape, with Mukesh Ambani reclaiming the position of the richest individual with a fortune of ₹9,55,410 crore, surpassing Gautam Adani. Roshni Nadar Malhotra, chairperson of HCL Technologies, has become India's richest woman, ranking third overall with a net worth of ₹2.84 lakh crore, marking a historic milestone as the first woman in the top three of the list. Her leadership has expanded HCL’s global presence in cloud computing, AI, and cybersecurity, alongside notable philanthropic efforts through the Shiv Nadar Foundation. Juhi Chawla emerges as the richest female star in India with a fortune of ₹7,790 crore, largely derived from business ventures including Red Chillies Entertainment and investments in Knight Riders cricket franchises, placing her among the wealthiest actors globally. The list also highlights the growing prominence of women in India’s economy, with 101 women featured, including 26 billionaires, underscoring their increasing role as key economic catalysts. These developments reflect both the continuation of established wealth dominance and the rising influence of women and new entrants in India’s economic hierarchy.