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India's richest in 2026: Adani tops the list, 27 new billionaires emerge

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Gautam Adani has climbed to the top of India’s wealth hierarchy in 2026, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, marking the first time an Indian billionaire has led the annual ranking. His fortune surged from a $3,800 stake in 1985 to the country’s highest net worth. Meanwhile, 27 new billionaires have entered India’s wealth ranks this year, reflecting broader economic shifts. The rise mirrors Zhang Yin’s trajectory in China, though over a shorter span.

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  1. India's richest in 2026: Adani tops the list, 27 new billionaires emerge - Business Standard

    Google News RSS · 2d ago

  2. She started with $3,800 in 1985; 21 years later, Zhang Yin became China’s richest

    Times of India · 1d ago

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  1. 1d agoIndia's richest in 2026: Adani tops the list, 27 new billionaires emerge - Business Standard
  2. 1d agoShe started with $3,800 in 1985; 21 years later, Zhang Yin became China’s richest

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