
Billionaire Wealth Soars in 2025; Mukesh Ambani Among Top Global Gainers
New Delhi: May 1, 2025 — Billionaire fortunes have surged dramatically in 2025, driven by a global market upswing and renewed investor confidence across key sectors. Technology, luxury goods, finance, and infrastructure have led the charge, while traditional industries such as telecom and manufacturing have also seen a revival.
The latest rankings highlight the top 10 billionaires with the largest wealth gains this year, featuring Mukesh Ambani as the sole Indian in the elite group.
Warren Buffett Leads Wealth Surge
Topping the list is Warren Buffett, whose net worth rose by $24.9 billion, bringing his total wealth to $166.9 billion. Berkshire Hathaway’s robust performance reaffirmed his position among the world’s top five richest individuals.
Françoise Bettencourt Meyers Sees $16.9B Gain
L’Oréal heiress Françoise Bettencourt Meyers gained $16.9 billion amid booming demand in the global beauty market, reinforcing her status as the world’s wealthiest woman with a net worth of $91.4 billion.
Mukesh Ambani: India’s Top Gainer
Mukesh Ambani’s wealth climbed by $10.4 billion to reach $101 billion, thanks to strong growth in Reliance Industries’ digital, retail, and energy sectors. Ambani remains India’s richest person and Asia’s wealthiest individual.
Other Major Gainers
- Zhang Yiming (ByteDance) saw his wealth rise by $13.6 billion.
- Jeff Yass (Susquehanna) added $12.9 billion.
- Carlos Slim (Telmex) gained $12.8 billion.
- Giovanni Ferrero (Ferrero Group) saw a $10.9 billion increase.
- Lei Jun (Xiaomi) rose by $10.1 billion.
- Hussain Sajwani (DAMAC Properties) added $9.8 billion.
- Wang Ning (Pop Mart) saw an $8.8 billion gain.
India’s Global Standing
India now ranks third globally in billionaire count, with 205 billionaires collectively holding $941 billion in wealth. Ambani, 67, continues to lead Reliance Industries, a diversified conglomerate spanning petrochemicals, telecom, retail, media, and financial services.
The 2025 boom underscores shifting global economic dynamics and highlights the growing influence of Asian and Middle Eastern billionaires on the world stage.