A closer look at India’s wealthiest women and their net worth
The Indian business landscape is witnessing a powerful shift, with women taking leading roles in major industries. India now ranks third globally in the number of self-made billionaires, with 105 individuals making the list.
Woman entrepreneurs and business leaders, led by Savitri Jindal and Rekha Jhunjhunwala, are driving this transformation, influencing financial markets and business strategies, reported timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
From steel to pharmaceuticals, these women dominate India’s wealth charts
As per Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires ranking (January 2025), these ten women hold immense wealth across industries like steel, technology, retail, and pharmaceuticals. Their financial success highlights the growing impact of women in shaping India’s economic future.
Top 10 Richest Women in India 2025:
Rank Name Net Worth (USD) Company
1 Savitri Jindal $34.3 billion Jindal Group
2 Rekha Jhunjhunwala $8 billion Titan, Tata Motors, and others
3 Renuka Jagtiani $5.6 billion Landmark Group
4 Vinod Gupta $4.7 billion Havells
5 Smita Crishna-Godrej $3.5 billion Godrej Group
6 Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw $3.4 billion Biocon
7 Radha Vembu $3.2 billion Zoho Corporation
8 Anu Aga $3.1 billion Thermax
9 Leena Tewari $3 billion USV Pharma
10 Falguni Nayar $2.9 billion Nykaa
Brief Intro:
- Savitri Jindal | Net worth: $34.3 billion
Savitri Jindal leads the list, heading the OP Jindal Group, which operates in steel, power, and infrastructure. In addition to business, she is active in politics as an MLA from Hisar.
- Rekha Jhunjhunwala | Net worth: $8 billion
Rekha Jhunjhunwala inherited a vast investment portfolio from her late husband, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. She has significant stakes in Titan, Tata Motors, and Crisil, securing her position as India’s second-richest woman.
- Renuka Jagtiani | Net worth: $5.6 billion
Chairwoman and CEO of UAE-based Landmark Group, Renuka Jagtiani has expanded the company’s retail and hospitality footprint across multiple global markets.
- Vinod Gupta | Net worth: $4.7 billion
An influential entrepreneur, Vinod Gupta co-runs Havells, a leading electrical equipment firm, alongside her son Anil Rai Gupta.
- Smita Crishna-Godrej | Net worth: $3.5 billion
A key figure in the Godrej family business, Smita Crishna-Godrej owns a 20% stake in the conglomerate, which has a strong presence in consumer goods and real estate.
- Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw | Net worth: $3.4 billion
Founder of Biocon, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has transformed the company into a global leader in pharmaceuticals, focusing on biosimilars and insulin production.
- Radha Vembu | Net worth: $3.2 billion
As a co-founder of Zoho Corporation, Radha Vembu has played a key role in its growth as a leading cloud-based software provider.
- Anu Aga | Net worth: $3.1 billion
Former chairperson of Thermax, Anu Aga took over leadership after her husband’s passing, driving the company’s expansion in the engineering sector.
- 9. Leena Tewari | Net worth: $3 billion
Chairperson of USV Pharma, Leena Tewari has led the company’s growth in diabetes and cardiovascular drug manufacturing. She is also an author, documenting her family’s legacy.
- 10. Falguni Nayar | Net worth: $2.9 billion
Falguni Nayar, a former investment banker, built Nykaa into a beauty and wellness giant. Her company’s 2021 IPO was a major milestone, cementing her as one of India’s top self-made billionaires.
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