Delhi, the seat of the Indian Government, is not only a home to political power but also to the country’s elite class. For years, it has drawn industrialists, entrepreneurs, and innovators to its fold because of what it offers in terms of connectivity, infrastructure, and a cosmopolitan lifestyle. In 2025, we see Delhi’s economy do very well, which also brings to the fore a large number of billionaires and multi-millionaires, which we will take a look at. Here’s a look at the top 10 richest in Delhi in 2025:.
1. Shiv Nadar
Net Worth: Rs. 2.1 lakh crore.
Founder of HCL Technologies, Shiv Nadar, is at the head of the list, which is of Delhi’s wealthiest. In the same breath that the company has seen steady growth in the IT field, we see the company also break into education and philanthropy through the Shiv Nadar Foundation, which is also a source of his — and the family’s great respect and wealth.
2. Sunil Bharti Mittal
Net Worth: 1.4 lakh crores.
Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, which includes Airtel, a telecom giant, Sunil Mittal has maintained his dominance in the telecom industry. Also, despite growing competition, his aggressive push into the African and digital markets has added to his wealth in recent years.
3. Radhakishan Damani
Net Worth: Rs.. 1.3 lakh crore.
Though from Mumbai origin, Damani’s large investments in the real estate and retail in Delhi have put him high on this list. The founder of DMart has also bought out many properties in Delhi NCR and has an extensive presence in northern India.
4. KP Singh & Family
Net Worth: Rs 95,000 crore.
Chairman Emeritus of DLF, K P Singh, was the architect who redeveloped the Delhi NCR’s cityscape. DLF is still the largest public real estate company in India. Through tough market times, the family’s real estate portfolio has only grown.
5. Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Net Worth: 52,000 crores.
Founder of Paytm, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, in 2023 restructured his tech finance empire and also went into new areas, which include AI-based financial services. Also, with the launch of Paytm Financial Bank and the UPI products, his fortune has turned around.
6. Sameer Gehlaut
Net Worth: Rs 45,000 crores.
Founder of the Indiabulls Group, Gehlaut has forayed into many sectors, which include real estate, finance, and energy. His strategy to put focus on tech-enabled realty plays has paid off richly in the past few years.
7. Pawan Munjal
Net Worth: ₹40,000 crores.
Pawan Munjal, the CEO of Hero MotoCorp, is still at the top of his game as India’s two-wheeler industry grows. In electric vehicles and green mobility, Hero has put its focus, which in turn has fueled growth in both domestic and international markets, and in turn increased Pawan’s wealth.
8. Malvinder and Shivinder Singh
Net Worth: ₹35,000 crores (combined).
Although in the past the Singh brothers had issues that were legal in nature, they were able to retain large elements of their pharmaceutical and health care businesses. They have now put forward new plans for diagnostics and alternative health, which are paying off.
9. Naresh Trehan
Net Worth: Rs. 25,000 crore.
Renowned cardiac surgeon and founder of Medanta The Medicity, Dr. Naresh Trehan, is a doctor who has achieved great success not only as a doctor but also as an entrepreneur. His hospital chains in NCR and plans for pan-India growth have made him a medical mogul.
10. Rajiv Singh (DLF)
Net Worth: Rs 22,000 crores.
Son of KP Singh, Rajiv Singh, is today the CEO of DLF. He has transformed DLF’s portfolio into that of luxury and eco-friendly real estate. His role in redeveloping Delhi’s real estate space is praiseworthy.
Conclusion
In 2025, we will see that in Delhi’s case study of the rich, which includes both heritage business leaders and greenfield entrepreneurs. Their wealth is a result of business acumen for sure, but also from innovation, resilience, and strategic foresight. As Delhi grows into a greater economic force, we will see these players’ roles in setting India’s corporate and financial agenda for the coming years.
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