Top 10 Indian Richest Persons in 2025 and their Alma Mater: India’s wealth landscape continues to evolve, and the Forbes India Edition 2025 shines a spotlight on the top 10 richest individuals shaping the nation’s economic narrative. From tech titans to industrial magnates, this list reflects their staggering net worths. But here we come to help you trace their academic journeys that laid the foundation for their success. Whether educated in India’s premier institutes or abroad, their alma maters offer a glimpse into how education intersects with ambition, innovation, and wealth creation. Here's a look at who made the October list—and where they started their climb. Read More | 10 richest Indians and their education qualifications: Hurun List Top 10 richest Indians in 2025 Rank Name Company Name Education 1 Mukesh Ambani Reliance Industries Chemical engineering, from ICT, University of Mumbai 2 Gautam Adani & family Adani Group Commerce, Gujarat University (dropped) 3 Savitri Jindal & family Jindal Group (OP Jindal Group) As per media reports, she is a Class 10th pass. 4 Sunil Mittal & family Bharti Enterprises (Airtel) Bachelor of Arts, Punjab University 5 Shiv Nadar HCL Technologies Studied EE engineering from PSG College of Technology 6 Radhakishan Damani & family DMart (Avenue Supermarts) Commerce from the University of Mumbai (dropped) 7 Dilip Shanghvi & family Sun Pharmaceutical Industries BCom from the University of Calcutta 8 Niraj Bajaj & Family Bajaj Group BCom from the Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai 9 Cyrus Poonawalla Serum Institute of India Studied Bachelor of Science from the Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, Pune University and an honorary Doctor of Science from the University of Oxford 10 Kumar Birla Aditya Birla Group BCom from the HR College of Commerce and Economics and London Business School These influential figures not only represent financial success but also highlight the diverse educational paths that can lead to extraordinary achievements. From engineering and management degrees to entrepreneurial grit honed at prestigious institutions, their stories reflect the evolving relationship between academic pedigree and business acumen in India. As the country continues to invest in higher education and innovation, the journeys of these billionaires serve as both inspiration and a blueprint for aspiring leaders. Whether their alma maters are IITs, IIMs, Indian universities or international, one thing is clear: education remains a powerful catalyst in shaping India’s economic future and global presence.
