In May 2025, The Hinduja family, led by Gopichand Hinduja, Chairman of the 110-year-old multinational Hinduja Group, has once again secured the top spot on “The Sunday Times Rich List 2025”, with a reported net worth of British Pound Sterling (GBP)35.3 Billion(approximately Rs.2,530,000 crore).
- David and Simon Reuben and family, follows the Hinduja Group, placed at the second place with a reported net worth of GBP 26.87 Billion.
- Other notable names on the 2025 Sunday Times Rich List include Sir Leonard Blavatnik (GBP 25.725 billion), Sir James Dyson and family (GBP 20.8 billion), Idan Ofer (GBP 20.121 billion), the Weston family (GBP 17.746 billion), Sir Jim Ratcliffe (GBP 17.046 billion), and Lakshmi Mittal and family (GBP15.444 billion).
About The Sunday Times Rich List:
The Sunday Times Rich List is an annual ranking of the wealthiest individuals and families residing in the United Kingdom (UK). The list is compiled annually by British Sunday newspaper, The Sunday Times.
- This list evaluates the wealthiest residents in Britain based on identifiable assets including land, property, shares in publicly quoted companies, and other measurable wealth.
Highlights of The Sunday Times Rich List 2025:
i.The 37th Sunday Times Rich List features 350 individuals and families, with a combined wealth of GBP 772.8 billion, marking a 3% decline from the previous year.
ii.The 2025 Rich List highlights a significant decline in the number of UK billionaires, dropping from 165 in 2024 to 156, the largest decrease since the list’s inception in 1989.
iii.The top 50 richest families now possess more wealth than the poorest half of the UK population, totaling over 34 million people.
Top 5 Wealthiest Individuals/Families in The Sunday Times Rich List 2025:
| Rank | Name | Net Worth (in GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gopi Hinduja and Family | 35.3 billion |
| 2 | David and Simon Reuben and Family | 26.87 billion |
| 3 | Sir Leonard Blavatnik | 25.72 billion |
| 4 | Sir James Dyson and family | 20.8 billion |
| 5 | Idan Ofer | 20.12 billion |
About Hinduja Group:
i.The Hinduja Group, which tops the list was founded over 110 years ago, and now it operates in 38 countries, with major investments in mobility, banking and financial services, digital technology, media, project development, lubricants, specialty chemicals, energy, real estate, trading, and healthcare.
- The group has also increased its focus on electric mobility in India, aligning with the country’s push for sustainable transportation.
- The Hinduja Foundation also remains a core pillar of the family’s commitment to philanthropy, supporting initiatives across education, healthcare, water conservation, and sustainable rural development in both the UK and India.
Recent Related News:
On April 02,2025, Forbes released its ‘39th Annual World’s Billionaires list’, the definitive ranking of the world’s richest people. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors topped the List with a net worth of USD 342 Billion (bn).
- He is followed by Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta with a net worth of USD 216 bn and at the 3rd place is Jeff Bezos, chairman and founder of Amazon.
