In February 2025, Forbes India released its 5th Edition of the “Top 10 Richest Women in the World in 2025” list, highlighting the significant wealth amassed by women across different sectors.
- Alice Louise Walton, the daughter of United States of America (USA) based Walmart Inc. founder Sam Walton, has secured the top position globally with a net worth of USD 112.5 billion.
- India’s Savitri Devi Jindal and Family claimed the 7th position, with a net worth of USD 32.3 billion, from the JSW (Jindal South West) Group.
- The women billionaires in the list have accumulated significant wealth through a wide array of industries such as retail, cosmetics, energy, finance, and technology, each leading their family’s companies to global prominence.
Points to Note:
i.The top 10 wealthiest women worldwide, as highlighted by Forbes, have established themselves as powerful leaders across various industries, with their combined net worth exceeding USD 500 billion (approximately).
ii.According to the Forbes Billionaire List 2024, women now account for 3% of the global billionaire population in 2024.
Lists of Top 5 Richest Women in the World:
| Rank | Name | Net Worth (USD) | Source of Wealth | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alice Louise Walton | 112.5 billion | Walmart Inc. | The United States of America (USA) |
| 2 | Francoise Bettencourt Meyers & Family | 74.4 billion | L’Oréal SA | France |
| 3 | Julia Margaret Flesher Koch & Family | 74.2 billion | Koch Inc. | USA |
| 4 | Jacqueline Mars | 42.3 billion | Mars Inc. | USA |
| 5 | Rafaela Aponte-Diamant | 39.0 billion | Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) SA | Italy |
| 7 | Savitri Devi Jindal | 32.3 billion | JSW (Jindal South West) Group | India |
Highlights:
i. Alice Louise Walton (USA) secures the top spot with a net worth of USD 5 billion (approximately Rs. 8.40 lakh crore), daughter of Walmart founder Sam Walton, her wealth is primarily derived from her family’s retail giant, Walmart Inc.
ii.Françoise Bettencourt Meyers (France) ranks 2nd holding a net worth of USD 74.4 billion(approximately Rs.5.55 lakh crore) and the granddaughter of L’Oréal’s SA founder Eugène Paul Louis Schueller. She oversees the global cosmetics giant L’Oréal S.A, contributing significantly to her fortune.
iii. Julia Margaret Flesher Koch (USA) ranks 3rd with a combined wealth of USD 74.2 billion (approximately Rs.5.53 lakh crore), along with her family, controls Koch Inc, one of the largest privately-held companies in the USA with diverse interests in chemicals, energy, and finance.
iv.Jacqueline Mars (USA) ranks 4th valued at USD 42.3 billion (approximately Rs.3.15 lakh crore). She is an heir to the Mars Inc. fortune, the global food and candy company behind iconic brands such as M&M’s and Snickers.
v.Rafaela Aponte-Diamant(Italy)ranks 5th, holding a net worth of USD 39.0 billion (approximately Rs.2.91 lakh crore), through MSC SA controls one of the world’s largest container shipping companies, contributing to her wealth.
vi.Abigail Pierrepont Johnson(USA) ranks 6th with USD 36.0 billion (approximately Rs.2.70 lakh crore). She is the chairman of Fidelity Investments, a financial services giant specializing in investment management, retirement planning, and brokerage services.
vii. Savitri Devi Jindal & Family (India) ranked 7th have a net worth of USD 32.3 billion (approximately Rs.2.43 lakh crore). The wealth comes from JSW Group, one of India’s largest industrial conglomerates with interests in steel, energy, and infrastructure.
viii. MacKenzie Scott (USA) ranked 8th, with a net worth of USD 32.3 billion (approximately Rs.2.43 lakh crore), the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeffrey Preston Bezos, made her fortune through Amazon.com.Inc and continues her philanthropic efforts with major charitable donations.
ix.Miriam Adelson & Family (USA) hold the 9th spot, valued at USD 31.5 billion (approximately Rs.2.36 lakh crore). Their wealth comes from their stake in Las Vegas Sands Corp, a leading global casino and resort company.
x.Marilyn Simons & Family (USA) ranks 10th holding USD 31.0 billion (approximately Rs.2.32 lakh crore).The wealth is primarily derived from their ownership of Simons Capital Management Inc, a private hedge fund.
About Forbes India:
Editor- Suveen Sinha
Headquarters– Mumbai, Maharashtra
Established– 2009
