Sundar Pichai Poorest, Satya Nadella Not In The List, Meet Richest Indian-Americans, No.1 Is Worth Rs 1,538,881,000,000
In 2025, nearly 3,000 billionaires span 78 countries with a total net worth of USD16.1 trillion. About one-third live in the United States, and 14 percent of them are foreign-born, holding $1.3 trillion in combined wealth. According to Forbes, 93 percent of these foreign-born billionaires are self-made, with most amassing fortunes in technology (53 individuals) and finance (28 individuals), highlighting the dominance of innovation and investment in wealth creation. https://zeenews.india.com/photos/business/no-rev/sundar-pichai-poorest-satya-nadella-not-in-the-list-meet-richest-indian-americans-no-1-is-worth-rs-1538881000000-crore-2932199 Updated:Jul 15, 2025, 02:41 PM IST Jay Chaudhry ($17.9 billion)
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Founder of cloud security firm Zscaler, he is the richest Indian-American and a pioneer in cybersecurity. Vinod Khosla ($9.2 billion)
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Silicon Valley venture capitalist and co-founder of Sun Microsystems, he backs bold tech and healthcare innovations. Rakesh Gangwal ($6.6 billion)
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Co-founder of IndiGo Airlines, he built his fortune through global aviation leadership. Romesh T. Wadhwani ($5.0 billion)
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Founder of SymphonyAI, he made his wealth in enterprise software and artificial intelligence. Rajiv Jain ($4.8 billion)
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Founder of GQG Partners, he gained massive wealth as a top-performing global investor. Kavitark Ram Shriram ($3.0 billion)
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An early investor in Google, he is a key player in the venture capital and tech startup ecosystem. Raj Sardana ($2.0 billion)
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CEO of Innova Solutions, he built his fortune in IT consulting and tech services. David Paul ($1.5 billion)
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Founder of Globus Medical, he made his billions in the medical devices industry. Nikesh Arora ($1.4 billion)
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CEO of Palo Alto Networks, he is a powerhouse in the cybersecurity and tech industry. Sundar Pichai ($1.1 billion)
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CEO of Alphabet, he rose from Chennai to lead one of the world's most valuable tech companies.
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