According to a recent report, software tycoon Azim Premji, founder chairman of Wipro, has been surpassed in net worth by Savitri Jindal, chairperson emeritus of the power and steel conglomerate OP Jindal Group.
Savitri Jindal is the richest Indian woman, according to Forbes India's 2023 Rich List, with a net worth of $24 billion (Rs 199,656 crore). On the list of the 100 billionaires in India, she is one of nine female billionaires.
Over the past two years, Savitri Devi Jindal's company has experienced a significant increase of approximately 87 per cent. On the other hand, during the same period, Azim Premji's net worth decreased by 42 per cent. In India, Azim Premji ranked third richest person, behind Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani. But over the past two years, Wipro's share value has drastically decreased—a $24 billion decline as of Monday.
Savitri Devi Jindal, a prominent figure in India's steel, cement, and infrastructure sectors, is currently ruling the top 10 richest tycoons in India while Azim Premji holds the sixth position with a stake in Wipro valued at around $16.5 billion.
JSW Energy with 59 per cent, Jindal Steel & Power with 24 per cent, and JSW Steel with 10 per cent, all have witnessed significant growth in 2023. Jindal Steel & Power's stock surged by 5 per cent, reaching a 52-week high of Rs 728.95 on the NSE, while Shapoor Pallonji Mistry's Tata Group stock ranking also increased.
Shapoor Pallonji Mistry and Shiv Nadar, founder of HCL Technologies, are among the top 10 richest tycoons list, followed by Lakshmi Mittal, Radhakishan Damani, Kumar Birla, and Cyrus Poonawalla.
Current Issue
Most Viewed
- 1 Talented Indian Female Actors Who Also Moonlight as Successful Producers
- 2 7 Indian Female Podcasters You Must Know About
- 3 7 Powerful Independent Indian Women Journalists Who are Voices of Change
- 4 Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh: The Creative Mind Behind Netflix India's Popular Shows
- 5 7 Most Influential Women Educators India has had over the Years
- 6 11 Breakthrough Female Faces Ruling the Indian OTT Platforms
- 7 8 Timeless Female Indian Classical Dancers & their Legacy
- 8 Women's Health Startup HerMD Closing Doors Amid Industry Challenges
- 9 Real Meets Reel: A List of 11 Indian Movies based on Real Women
- 10 Rasha Hassan: A Visionary Leader On A Mission To Transform Dubai's Real Estate Landscape
- 11 5 Indian Women-led IPOs You Must Know About
- 12 11 of the Most Iconic 21st Century Women to become "The First Indian Woman"
- 13 India's 7 Funniest Women Stand-Up Comics You Must Follow
- 14 Aparna Purohit : Leading India's Most Popular OTT Platforms
- 15 How Leaders Can Balance Risk & Innovation in Today's Banking Landscape
- 16 Dr. K. Shilpi Reddy: Sculpting Healthier Futures For The Next Generation With Reforms In Obstetrics Care
- 17 Sylvia Dcosta: A Visionary Business Leader Pushing The Limits And Setting High Professional Standards
- 18 Top 5 All-Rounder Women Cricketers of India
- 19 How Tata AIA is Empowering Women with Insurance That Understands Their Needs
