Net worth of India's top founders, billionaires, celebrities, and business leaders.
Alakh Pandey has entered the global billionaire list in 2026, with an estimated net worth of $1 billion, according to Forbes. The milestone follows a series of clear financial developments, including a strong IPO debut and steady revenue growth at Physics Wallah. His wealth is largely tied to his equity
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When people talk about Dubai’s transformation from a small trading town into a global business hub, a few names frequently appear in the conversation. One of them is Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, the founder and chairman of the Al Habtoor Group, one of the Gulf region’s most prominent
The Poonawallas bet high on Biodegradable Packaging, the Sector projected to reach USD 31.1 billion by 2033 In a powerful step towards advancing sustainable innovation, billionaire industrialists and philanthropists Yohan and Michelle Poonawalla have announced their investment in Regeno, a next-generation material science company creating fully biodegradable, water-soluble, and
- Silicon Valley turns loud with a political feud between tech billionaires. - Indian-American billionaire Vinod Khosla accused Elon Musk of racism on 'X.' - Khosla urged Elon Musk's employees to join companies backed by Khosla Ventures.
- California is home to 199 billionaires, and many have begun to exit before the tax takes effect in November. - 5% of Larry Page's wealth would exceed $ 12 billion, and he is unwilling to give that up in taxes. - Delaware, Nevada, Florida & Texas have become the new wealth destinations.
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Shark Tank India created quite a stir with its four seasons in the country and amongst its people. People love the angst, new ideas of young entrepreneurs, and all the great advice provided by the ‘Sharks’. The first season premiered on Sony LIV and Sony Entertainment Television from 20 December
India’s startup ecosystem remained vibrant on 17th December 2025, marked by fresh funding rounds across biotechnology, creative AI, and longevity science, alongside major IPO-driven milestones. Early-stage biotech startup Cellarim Labs, experiential tech player Tagbin, and longevity-focused Decode Age collectively raised capital to scale innovation, research, and market expansion. Meanwhile,
Meesho co‑founder and CEO Vidit Aatrey has officially joined the billionaire club after the company’s shares surged sharply since its recent stock market debut. The rise in share price has transformed his ownership in the business into a nine‑figure fortune. Meesho’s shares jumped from their initial
Following predictions that his SpaceX firm was expected to go public at a valuation of $800 billion, Forbes reported on December 15 that Elon Musk became the first individual ever worth $600 billion. According to a Reuters article last week, Musk, who became the first person to reach $500 billion
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Have you ever wondered who the real game-changers of India are? Not the ones born into legacy businesses, but the women who built their empires from scratch; idea by idea, risk by risk. India’s startup landscape is booming, but behind the noise lie stories that are even more powerful.
40% Inheritance Tax is making the rich rethink living in the UK. The government wants the rich to pay on everything they own worldwide, not just in the UK...
India’s startup ecosystem saw a dynamic day on 5th November 2025, with fresh funding rounds across home décor, gaming, space-tech, and AI infrastructure. Key highlights included The Artment’s pre-Series A, Game State Labs’ seed round, and Ulook’s space-tech funding, reflecting steady investor confidence. Meanwhile, Zepto’s meat
Because India doesn’t need another finance app, it requires a way to see its worth truly. FOLO brings order, clarity, and connection to how Indians experience money.
In a pre-IPO (initial public offering) funding round, billionaire investor Radhakishan Damani, the creator of Avenue Supermarts (DMart), spent approximately INR 90 crore in eyewear retailer Lenskart Solutions, according to a report by ET. The investment is made in advance of Lenskart's IPO, which is anticipated to go
Peyush Bansal, co-founder and CEO of Lenskart and Shark Tank India Judge, is close to joining India’s billionaire club. His eyewear company is preparing to go public in Mumbai, with the initial public offering (IPO) expected in early November 2025. Investors are watching closely, as shares have already seen
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Maharashtra is a state that stands as India’s most undisputed financial powerhouse. It is the nation’s commercial capital, and it has seen the rise of some of the most visionary minds, thanks to the tech-savvy people in Pune who have reshaped India’s economy. Known for its blend
A 28-year-old AI billionaire advises today's teens to code with AI to gain a competitive edge over others because...
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India has always been a land of powerful politicians, some remembered for their service, others for their wealth. Some of them are remembered for the work they do for people, while a few also grab headlines because of the wealth they own. These are not just leaders in politics; many
Bangalore now ranks third after Mumbai and New Delhi, with 116 crorepatis. Here's the list of top billionaires and their net worth.
Alakh Pandey and Prateek Maheshwari's net worth soared 223% and they joined the Hurun India Rich List 2025 because...
In a landmark shift in India’s entertainment and wealth scene, Shah Rukh Khan has officially entered the billionaire club, becoming the richest actor ever recorded in the Hurun India Rich List 2025. Meanwhile, in the broader Indian context, Mukesh Ambani has reclaimed the top spot as the country’s
Perplexity AI’s Chennai-born founder makes his debut on the Hurun India Rich List 2025 and becomes India’s youngest billionaire with a ₹21,190 crore net worth.
Elon Musk has made history again. The Tesla and SpaceX chief has become the first person in the world to cross a net worth of $500 billion, as reported by Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires Index on 1 October 2025. The milestone cements Musk’s place as the richest individual on the
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YouTube has drastically transformed from a casual video-sharing site into a global career platform for numerous content creators. India is home to some of the most popular content creators worldwide. Inspired by international icons like MrBeast, the biggest YouTuber in the world, Indian creators are now building million-dollar empires through
The Taj chain's The Pierre Hotel in New York might witness a change of ownership. Essam Khashoggi, a Saudi billionaire, and the Sultan of Brunei have both indicated interest in paying $2 billion to purchase the famous Manhattan estate. After managing the Pierre for almost 20 years, Taj
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Baiju Bhatt’s rise isn’t the usual billionaire tale you hear. He is best known as the co-founder of Robinhood, and joins the 2025 Forbes 400 as one of the 10 youngest U.S. billionaires. His achievements put him in the same league as other young billionaires, including Mark
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A decade ago, most of us only saw comedians cracking jokes in Bollywood films or filling in funny side roles on television. Today, it’s a completely different picture. These days, stand-up specials, viral YouTube sketches, and OTT platforms have given comedians their own spotlight, and many have built fortunes
Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle Corporation, briefly overtook Elon Musk to become the world’s richest person on 10 September 2025. This shift came after a sharp rise in Oracle’s stock price, driven by major AI cloud computing deals. Ellison’s net worth reached an estimated $393 billion, surpassing
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When people discuss India’s wealthy people, the spotlight falls on metro cities such as Mumbai or Delhi. However, what is often overlooked is that Uttar Pradesh has quietly been producing its own set of billionaires and influential business leaders. Furthermore, some of them built their fortunes through tech and
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Vinod Khosla stands out from most billionaires with his fearless approach to investing in bold, high-risk ideas. From founding Sun Microsystems in the 1980s to establishing Khosla Ventures, one of the most forward-thinking venture capital firms today, he has consistently believed in big, bold ideas. While some investors are growing
Palantir's stock soars 500%, meet the man who helped build the AI backbone, Shyam Sankar. Know his full story.
Alphabet Inc. CEO Sundar Pichai has officially become a billionaire, which is an uncommon rise for a non-founder in the computer industry. Pichai's current net worth of $1.1 billion, as determined by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, was solely derived from his work as a professional CEO rather
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Rakesh Gangwal, the Indian-American billionaire who co-founded InterGlobe Aviation, transformed India's aviation landscape by building IndiGo into the nation's dominant low-cost carrier and a rare profitable airline in a challenging industry. The co-founder of IndiGo engineered one of the sector’s most remarkable success stories, turning
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Theresia Gouw, veteran Silicon Valley investor and co-founder of Acrew Capital, has made history as the first and only female billionaire venture capitalist in the United States. As the world’s first self-made female billionaire venture capitalist, she’s changed how investing works with her smart decisions, bold moves, and
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Movies are continually smashing box office records, with Avatar at the top of the list. The average person goes to the movies around once a month, and consumer expenditure on movies in theatres has increased by 30% over the previous decade. The best movie production firms in the world are
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Though women remain a minority among the world’s billionaires, their influence is far from small. The remarkable women on this list have shaped industries, led philanthropic efforts, and, in many cases, defied expectations. Their journeys marked by inheritance, entrepreneurship, and bold vision continue to inspire millions. Here’s a
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In the fast-paced world of technological innovation, few stories shine as brightly as Jayshree Ullal's. She is one of the most influential women in technology and among the richest self-made women in the world. As the President and CEO of Arista Networks since 2008, Ullal has not only
The well-known pornographic material subscription service OnlyFans might fetch up to $8 billion if it were to go up for sale. According to a media report, billionaire owner Leonid Radvinsky is in negotiations to sell the content creator website to a group of investors headed by the US investment firm
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Even though a monarch no longer rules India there are no kingdoms as there used to be once. We can still find many royal families in India living life with grandeur and richness. Some still live in palaces, while some own considerable stakes in other real estate. In 1971, when
According to a media house, serial entrepreneur Lucy Guo is now the youngest self-made woman billionaire, surpassing pop sensation Taylor Swift at the age of thirty.
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Born into one of India’s most powerful business dynasties, Ananya Birla could have chosen a life of luxury, comfort, and legacy. But instead of walking the path laid out before her, she chose to carve her own. In addition to being the daughter of industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla, Ananya
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Zhang Yiming is the quiet architect behind one of the world’s most influential tech empires. In 2025, Zhang became one of the wealthiest men in China with a net worth of over $60 billion. As the co-founder of ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, Zhang has stealthily climbed to
The president should give nations three months to reconsider their trade agreements with the United States, according to hedge fund investor Ackman.
In a bid to strengthen its net worth, Mufin Group has acquired LKP Finance in an all-cash deal, resulting in the group’s net worth increasing by INR 370 crore. By leveraging LKP Finance’s capital base alongside Mufin’s expertise in lending, we will be able to expand rapidly
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Have you ever shopped at Big Bazaar, Pantaloons, or Central? Then you have heard the name of ‘India's Retail King’, Mr. Kishore Biyani. He is basically the man who thought of it all and set up India to become one of the biggest retail powerhouses in the world.
* Elon Musk has welcomed his 14th child, Seldon Lycurgus with partner Shivon Zilis. * Zilis announced the news on X, showing her affection for thier 4th child. * The expanded family is receiving tons of public interest from social media. Elon Musk is a tech billionaire, and businessman known for his key
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Is it just me, or is skipping school or the college exit door like a secret handshake to the world of success and stardom? There are so many dropouts-turned-superstars out there that it's starting to seem like an underground club, where the membership fee is ditching the classroom.
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Nithin Kamath is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Zerodha, the largest stock brokerage firm in India, headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. He is an Indian entrepreneur, stockbroker, and columnist for The Financial Express. Nithin gained recognition in the financial industry for his pioneering work in discount broking, which
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Radhakishan Damani is an Indian businessman who is known for establishing DMart. He founded DMart in May 2002 and is owned and operated by Avenue Supermarts Limited (ASL). He is an active Investor and manages his portfolio through his investment firm, Bright Star Limited. He is also a retailer and
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You may have heard of the DLF conglomerate, but definitely, with great chances you may not have any idea of who Kushal Pal Singh is. Of all the billionaires in our land, it was K.P. Singh, the billionaire real estate developer, who sat 8th spot at the top, according
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If you have heard of the Ambani family, possibly the most famous person among them would not be either Mukesh Ambani or his children. The figure is actually his wife, Nita Ambani. A well-known figure in business and philanthropic circles, Nita is the chairperson of the Reliance Foundation and a
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Alice Louise Walton was born in Newport Arkansas on October 7th, 1949, and grew up in Bentonville where her father founded the Walmart empire. She is the youngest of four siblings including S.Robson Walton, Jim Walton, and John Walton, and is the only daughter of the retail giant. With
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In the cultural capital of Maharashtra, where tradition and craftsmanship intertwine, Saurabh took the reins of a legacy that has been cherished since 1832. He is not just a jeweler but a visionary who transformed the Indian jewelry industry by taking it to global stature. Saurabh, a name synonymous with
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Isha Ambani, the eldest child of India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, and coheir to India's largest conglomerate, Reliance Industries, is more than just a billionaire's daughter. Coming from a prominent business family that has shaped India’s economy, Isha could have easily stepped into
On 10 September 2024, four private individuals embarked on a five-day mission called Polaris Dawn in a modified SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. The mission's goals include conducting the first private spacewalk and testing new types of spacesuits. Takeoff occurred at approximately 5:23 a.m. EST (0923 GMT)
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In May 2021, Forbes stated that Kylie Jenner is no longer a self-made billionaire. Forbes claims that Kylie inflated the sales figures of Kylie Cosmetics, accusing her team of forging tax returns to boost her net worth and thus revoking her billionaire status. Kylie Jenner sold her company 51% to
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There is one important distinction between humans and animals. Yes, the brain is one department, but there is one more magical thing that we cannot unsee. That area is connected and working together. We, humans, are good at it, if not the best. If you look at the past of
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At the age of 59, Cello World's Managing Director and Chairman Pradeep Rathod became the newest billionaire in India. Cello World, a Mumbai-based firm, is the latest member of the country's billionaires club. It produces a range of kitchenware, from snack boxes and water bottles to
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The most popular video forum we have today where you can watch different content anytime and anywhere is none other than YouTube. With more than 2 billion users, this video-streaming platform is taking over the world in the ad revenue sector. As a result, many content creators are relying hugely
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Today, if we require any cosmetic product at our doorstep that is assured of its quality and also comes with a discounted price, the first name that comes to our mind is Nykaa. Thanks to Falguni Nayar, the visionary entrepreneur and the mastermind behind Nykaa, who made cosmetic shopping so
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India is home to some insanely wealthy families and individuals well-known across the globe. India has the third largest group of rich people after the US and China. In 2022, the combined wealth of India’s 100 richest increased by $25 billion to touch $800 billion. StartupTalky has compiled an
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Yang Huiyan is no longer Asia's richest lady, as the country's developers, notably her Country Garden Holdings Co., are battered by China's property crisis. Savitri Jindal, an Indian woman, who has a wealth of $11.3 billion owing to her business, the Jindal Group,
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The B2B eCommerce market was worth $5.8 trillion in 2013 which grew to $12.2 trillion in 2019. The traditional approach where the buyer research and talk to the sales rep have taken a backseat. A shift in the demographics of B2B buyers made eCommerce vital for many B2B
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Warren Buffett is an American investor highly acknowledged for his investments and related theories. Warren Buffett is counted among the 4 richest people across the globe. The net worth of Warren Buffet is around $113 Billion as of 2022. Warren Buffett established his empire right from the scratch and is
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Real Estate is always considered as one of the best investments by Indians. There are several real estate companies in India. In a country like India where the population is increasing, the real estate industry is considered to grow much more in the near future. The increase in demand for
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In the past few years, cases of many banking frauds have been gripping attention. Take the cases of these billionaire entrepreneurs like Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, and Lalit Modi, to name a few. When most of the investors thought that the economy would be retained and business will run like
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Sania Mirza, the Indian tennis player is an amazing star when it comes to brand advertisements. She is known for appearing in ads for popular brands like Cadbury Bornvita, Volini, Emami, and Adidas. Sania has a youthful, strong, popular, and outspoken personality. All these attributes are what every brand seeks
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Elon Musk is famously known for Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and The Boring Company. Who can forget his weird tweets that shake the Bitcoin market? He has a habit of getting into the news. Recently, Musk was again in the spotlight for buying Twitter worth $44 billion. Musk had a rollercoaster
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> The article is contributed by Gayatri Panda, Business Partner, Themis Technologies Ltd., London. The UK tech industry is now worth $1 trillion, making it the world's third largest behind the United States and China. The UK tech startups and scaleups are receiving more investments than ever before,
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Africa is known to be the richest and most diversified culture globally. The Economy of Africa consists of trade, Community, Industry, and Human Resources, which has a diverse economic growth that turns to potential growth for Africa. With the help of great Business Tycoons, Africa has immensely seen a significant
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The majority of people in this country, as well as in any other country, earn money through regular jobs that pay hourly wages or regular paychecks. Distinct countries have different laws, yet they all have the same basic structure. The wealthy find a means to avoid paying them. Despite the
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With the increase in their wealth, the richest of people also inspire the world to come to their level. However, very few people can hustle as the richest do. Top richest people inspire more people to hustle and motivate them. Here is a list of the world's richest
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Startups are making headlines now. They are becoming great support for their country slowly but steadily. When you start a new company, you need to be visible so that you can get potential customers and sell them your products and services basically so that your company can survive. Media runs
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All the businesses and jobs make for the economy. A major factor that plays a huge role in shaping and influencing the global economy is the cream of people in the world. This cream constitutes the richest people in the world. Anyone who is able to earn well and live
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People have gained notoriety by accomplishing something that inspires amazement in the rest of the world. From the creation of the world's first microcomputer through the establishment of a space research agency dedicated to the launch of numerous ships. From political decisions to social and economic transformations, billionaires
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Who doesn’t know Atif Aslam? The popular playback singer has mesmerized everyone with his voice not only in his country Pakistan but also in India and the rest of the world. 90s kids can never forget the ever-melodious song Doorie sung by Aslam. Apart from that, he has crooned
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Australia is one of the most popular countries in the world. It is considered the richest nation with a high market-based economy. It is the world's sixth-largest country in the world with a population of nearly 26 million. It reached rank one for gaining the most significant wealth
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Europe might be the second smallest continent, but its economy is the biggest globally. Europe has developed with time and has the most powerful and developed countries. Europe is the home of nearly 850 billionaires. Europe has many investors, businessmen, and real estate owners. Some famous brands like Adidas, Gucci,
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More than half of the population have heard the name Elon Musk in recent events, who is very known for many reputable titles- Founder, CEO & chief engineer of SpaceX, CEO of Tesla, founder of The Boring company & PayPal, and Co-founder of Neuralink, Zip2, and OpenAL. As everybody knows,
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There are over 2775 billionaires present in the world and with a total net worth of $13.1 trillion. The country that tops the list of most number of billionaires is the United States of America. The number of billionaires may seem less in a world where billions of people
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Even during the pandemic, the net worth of many billionaires have been growing consistently. According to Forbes, the number of billionaires in the Forbes 35th list of the world wealthiest people, the number of billionaires have increased to 2,755, which was 660 more than a year ago. Everyone knows
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Asa Griggs Candler was the Founder of Coca-Cola. He bought the Coca-Cola recipe from chemist John Stith Pemberton worth $1,750 in the year 1888. Candler established The Coca-Cola company in 1892 and developed it as a major company. Moreover, he was elected as the 41st Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia.
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The Tesla and SpaceX chief, entrepreneur Elon Musk has become the world's richest person, with his net worth crossing $200 bn, following a surging Tesla stock, as of September 27, 2021. Musk becomes the third person in the world to have ever crossed the 200 billion dollar mark.
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Walmart is an American retail corporation that operates a large chain of discount superstores. Walmart stores sell everything from groceries to musical tools. As of 2021, Walmart has 10,526 stores and clubs in 24 nations, working under 48 unique names. Walmart is the world's biggest industry [https:
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Your favorite carbonated sugary beverage and 6th largest military in the world? What? It sounds pretty unusual. Doesn't it? It all started in 1959 with the then Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev going gaga over a cup of Pepsi offered to him by the Vice President of the Pepsi
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2020 has been a terrible year for all of us financially. People lost their jobs, business went into loss and many shops ended up with unsold and wasted products. While the middle class managed the crisis by cutting down expenditures, top entrepreneurs across the country are forced to do the
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The wealthiest human is the one who believes in giving and sharing. When you contribute to someone's success and well-being, you can have inner peace and that's what life is. And those at the top have learned this for a long time and believe in contributing
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Delhi being the capital of India is one such metro city, where wealth grows. This city is home to many billionaires. India being a developing nation, most of the industries and big firms target the metros for business opportunities. Delhi is the largest commercial center in northern India that acquires
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There is no shortage of rich people all around the globe. Every day we hear the list lengthening. Also, every day a new name tops the list. The extravagant lifestyle, the desires of these people never come to an end. Among those, owning expensive things is another of their hobbies.
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China cracks down on its private education sector now, and this leads to the fall of the share values of the Chinese Edutech giant, Gaotu Techedu. A Bit about Gaotu Techedu How did the share values of Gaotu Techedu drop? Who else suffered the same fate? Gaotu and Chen’s
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From ruling India’s smartphone market to staging a comeback, Rahul Sharma’s journey with Micromax is one of resilience and reinvention. As the Co-founder and CEO of Gurugram-based Micromax Informatics, he played a key role in making smartphones affordable for millions. Once one of India’s leading tech entrepreneurs,
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Silicon Valley has seen a lot of successful startups and the emerging of the big tech companies such as Google, Facebook, etc. But there has been a recent news where a CEO of one of the companies had become a billionaire and had failed in the Silicon Valley. In this
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Vedanta Resources is a global diversified company that is involved in mining. It has its headquarters located in London, England and is the largest mining company in India. The company was founded by Anil Agarwal who is the current Chairman of the company. He has a net worth of USD
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The Wealth of Individuals during the Coronavirus Pandemic had seen an increase where the top 10 richest men in the world had earned a lot and increased their net worth during the year 2020. However, in India, the Super Rich has seen a dip in their net worth. Let’s
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Warren Buffet is known as one of the best investors in the history of the stock market. His principles and teachings have always been widely used and regarded by the financial analysts and are one of the top 10 richest men in the world. Warren Buffet is the 8th richest
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Larry Page is one of the world’s richest men and is well known for his company Google. Larry Page was the co-founder of Google and established the company in the year 1998. But few of us actually know about different startups that Larry Page is working on. In this
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Russia has been forever known for the riches it keeps. Along with the bounties of nature that include numerous natural zones, amazing arctic deserts, transfixing tundra and taiga regions, broadleaved forests, mixed forests, semi-deserts, steppes, and deserts, Russia is equally blessed with billionaires. The world’s largest country is also
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Adani is a first-generation entrepreneur and is considered as one of the Indian Tycoons. He was born on 24 June 1962 and is an industrialist who is the founder and chairman of Adani Group. Adani group is a multinational corporation that is involved in a lot of businesses. The net
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