April : Forbes has unveiled its 2025 World Billionaires List, with Elon Musk securing the No. 1 spot globally at $342 billion, followed by Mark Zuckerberg ($216 billion) and Jeff Bezos ($215 billion).
India’s Billionaire Leaders
India remains a strong presence in the global billionaire rankings, with Mukesh Ambani ($92.5 billion) leading as the richest Indian, ranking 18th worldwide. He is followed by Gautam Adani ($56.3 billion) and Savitri Jindal & family ($35.5 billion), reflecting India’s diverse business ecosystem.
Malayalee Billionaires on the Global Stage
Among Indian billionaires, M.A. Yusuffali, Chairman of Lulu Group, retains his position as the richest Malayalee billionaire with a net worth of $5.5 billion (₹47,000 crore), ranking 32nd among Indians and 639th globally.
Other notable Malayalee billionaires include:
• Sunny Varkey (GEMS Education) – $3.9 billion.. • Kris Gopalakrishnan (Infosys) – $3.8 billion
• Ravi Pillai (RP Group) – $3.7 billion, • Joy Alukkas (Joy Alukkas Group) – $3.3 billion
Malayalee entrepreneurs continue to make significant contributions across industries including retail, IT, healthcare, finance, education, and jewelry, reinforcing their global business impact.
