Bengaluru—this city of startups, chai breaks, and rapid growth—is also home to some of India’s richest individuals. Here’s an updated peek at the top eleven billionaires based in the Garden City, listed from richest down, complete with their age, net worth, companies, and a quick bio snapshot.
1. Azim Premji (Age 79)
- Net Worth: ~$11.9 billion (Forbes, June 2025)
- Company: Wipro Ltd (Technology & IT Services)
Premji transformed his family’s oil business into a global IT powerhouse. Often called the “Czar of Indian IT,” he’s also one of India’s most generous philanthropists, having donated vast sums through the Azim Premji Foundation.
2. Nithin Kamath (Age 45)
- Net Worth: ~$4.8 billion (Forbes)
- Company: Zerodha (Financial Services / Fintech)
The mastermind behind Zerodha—the game‑changing discount brokerage that democratized trading in India. From a call‑centre job while also engaging in equity trading on the side to fintech fame, Nithin also leads the Rainmatter fund and is a driving force for retail finance innovation.
3. N. R. Narayana Murthy (Age 78)
- Net Worth: ~$4.7 billion (Forbes, June 2025)
- Company: Infosys (Technology & IT Services)
As co‑founder and Chairman Emeritus of Infosys, Murthy played a pivotal role in India’s IT revolution. His humble, values‑driven leadership continues to inspire generations of entrepreneurs.
4. Kris Gopalakrishnan (Age 70)
- Net Worth: ~$3.8 billion (Forbes, June 2025)
- Company: Infosys, Investment Ventures (Technology & Investments)
As former COO and co‑founder of Infosys, Kris now focuses on AI and health‑tech investments—supporting the next wave of Bengaluru’s tech growth.
5. Kiran Mazumdar‑Shaw (Age 71)
- Net Worth: ~$3.3 billion (Forbes, June 2025)
- Company: Biocon (Biotechnology & Healthcare)
A biotech pioneer, Shaw founded Biocon and led India’s biotech boom. She’s also a force in healthcare and women’s leadership, reshaping treatment access and innovation.
6. Nandan Nilekani (Age 70)
- Net Worth: ~$3.2 billion (Forbes, June 2025)
- Company: Infosys, UIDAI (Tech & Digital Infrastructure)
Infosys co‑founder and Aadhaar architect, Nilekani remains a key figure in India’s digital transformation, and champions policy, education, and public‑good tech initiatives.
7. Ranjan Pai (Age 52)
- Net Worth: ~$2.8 billion (Forbes, June 2025)
- Company: Manipal Group (Healthcare Education & Hospitals)
He’s scaled Manipal’s education and healthcare empire globally—casting Bengaluru as a centre for top‑tier medical education and patient care.
8. Jitendra Virwani (Age 59)
- Net Worth: ~$2.8 billion (Forbes, June 2025)
- Company: Embassy Group (Real Estate)
Known for green office campuses and smart buildings in Bengaluru and beyond, he’s transforming workplace environments for the modern era.
9. Nikhil Kamath (Age 38)
- Net Worth: ~$2.6 billion (Forbes, June 2025)
- Company: Zerodha, True Beacon, Gruhas (Fintech & Investments)
Co‑founded Zerodha alongside his brother Nithin, later venturing into asset management and real‑estate tech with True Beacon and Gruhas. Even as India’s youngest billionaire, he stays grounded and philanthropic.
10. Irfan Razack (Age ~71)
- Net Worth: ~$1.8 billion (Forbes, June 2025)
- Company: Prestige Group (Real Estate)
Under his leadership, Prestige has built Bengaluru’s iconic malls, office towers, and gated communities. Known for his low profile and civic contributions.
11. Rajesh Mehta (Age ~60)
- Net Worth: ~$1.57 billion (Forbes, June 2025)
- Company: Rajesh Exports (FMCG – Gold Refining & Jewellery)
Owns the world’s largest gold-refining operation. His jewellery empire shines bright from Bengaluru to the global markets.
Bengaluru’s Billionaire Blueprint
Bengaluru’s billionaires represent a melting pot of technology, biotech, finance, real estate, healthcare, and even gold. The Kamath brothers rank high on fintech innovation, while the earlier-tier trio—Premji, Murthy, Nilekani—mirror the city’s deep IT heritage.
Philanthropy remains a shared thread: Premji, Nilekani, Nithin and Nikhil champion The Giving Pledge; Murthy supports education via the Infosys Foundation; and Mazumdar‑Shaw backs public health causes. Through foundations and CSR, they continue shaping Bengaluru’s educational, healthcare, and urban landscapes.
