According to New York, United States of America (USA) based Bloomberg Limited Partnership (LP’s) ‘Asia’s Richest Families 2025’ Index, the Ambani family of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) (India) has secured the top position as Asia’s richest family, with a net worth of USD 90.5 billion.
- The Chearavanont family (Thailand) ranks 2nd with a net worth of USD 42.6 billion, followed by the Hartono family (Indonesia) in 3rd place with a net worth of USD 42.2 billion.
- Among the prominent 6 Indian families featured in the top 20 rankings list, the Mistry family holds the 4th position, followed by the Jindal family in 7th place, the Birla family ranks 9th, the Bajaj family secures the 13th spot and Hinduja family ranks 18th position.
Top 5 Asia’s Richest Families:
| Rank | Family Name | Country | Company | Net Worth (in USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambani | India | Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) | 90.5 |
| 2 | Chearavanont | Thailand | Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) | 42.6 |
| 3 | Hartono | Indonesia | PT Djarum, Bank Central Asia (BCA) | 42.2 |
| 4 | Mistry | India | Shapoorji Pallonji Group | 37.5 |
| 5 | Kwok | Hong Kong | Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited ( SHKP) | 35.6 |
Highlights:
i.Ambani Family (India): With a combined net worth of USD 90.5 billion (approximately Rs.7.85 lakh crore), Mukesh Ambani’s family leads the list. Their flagship company, RIL is a Indian Multinational Conglomerate with interests in petrochemicals, refining, oil, telecommunications, and retail.
ii.Chearavanont Family (Thailand): Holding a net worth of USD 42.6 billion (about Rs.3.70 lakh crore), the Chearavanont family ranks 2nd and operates the CP Group, a conglomerate with businesses in agribusiness, retail, and telecommunications.
iii.Hartono Family (Indonesia): With a combined wealth of USD 42.2 billion (approximately Rs.3.66 lakh crore), the Hartono family ranks 3rd which controls PT Djarum, a leading cigarette manufacturer and PT Bank Central Asia Tbk, commonly known as Bank Central Asia (BCA), a major financial institution.
iv.Mistry Family (India): Valued at USD 37.5 billion (about Rs.3.25 lakh crore), the Mistry family ranks 4th and the family’s wealth is primarily derived from their substantial stake in Tata Sons Private Limited, the holding company of the Tata Group, and their own conglomerate, Shapoorji Pallonji Group, which operates in engineering and construction.
v.Kwok Family (Hong Kong): Ranks 5th with a net worth of USD 35.6 billion (approximately Rs.3.09 lakh crore), the Kwok family controls SHKP Limited, one of Hong Kong’s largest real estate developers.
Other Indian Richest Families in the Top 20:
| Rank | Family Name | Country | Company | Net Worth (in USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Jindal | India | Om Prakash (OP) Jindal Group | 28.1 |
| 9 | Birla | India | Aditya Birla Group | 23.0 |
| 13 | Bajaj | India | Bajaj Group | 20.1 |
| 18 | Hinduja | India | Hinduja Group | 15.2 |
Indian Families 2025:
i.The Jindal family of OP Jindal Group ranks at 7th place with USD 28.1 billion (approximately Rs.2.43 lakh crore).
ii.The Birla family of Aditya Birla Group occupies the 9th spot with a net worth of USD 23.0 billion (approximately Rs.1.99 lakh crore).
iii.The Bajaj Family of Bajaj Group is ranked 13th with a net worth of USD 20.1 billion (approximately Rs.1.74 lakh crore).
iv.The Hinduja Family of Hinduja Group holds the 18th position with a net worth of USD 15.2 billion (approximately Rs.1.32 lakh crore).
v.These rankings underscore the significant economic influence of these families within Asia’s business landscape.
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Headquarters – New York, United States of America (USA)
Established– 1981
