India’s millionaire population rise 6% in 2024; number of billionaire reaches 191: Knight Frank-OxBig News Network

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Number of Indian high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), those having assets more than $10 million, rose 6% last year to 85,698, according to Knight Frank.

Global property consultant Knight Frank on Wednesday (March 5, 2025) released its ‘The Wealth Report 2025’, which estimated the HNWI population in India at 85,698 in 2024, as against 80,686 in the preceding year.

The number is expected to rise to 93,753 by 2028, reflecting India’s expanding wealth landscape, the consultant said.

The increasing trend of HNIW population highlights the country’s strong long-term economic growth, increasing investment opportunities, and evolving luxury market, positioning India as a key player in global wealth creation.

India’s billionaire population

The billionaire population has also seen a strong year-on-year growth in 2024.

“India is now home to 191 billionaires, of which 26 joined the ranks in just the last year, which was pegged at just 7 in 2019,” the consultant said.

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The combined wealth of Indian billionaires is estimated at $950 billion, ranking the country third globally, behind the U.S. ($5.7 trillion) and Mainland China ($1.34 trillion).

“India’s growing wealth underscores its economic resilience and long-term growth potential. The country is witnessing an unprecedented rise in high-net-worth individuals, driven by entrepreneurial dynamism, global integration, and emerging industries,” Shishir Baijal, Chairman & Managing Director, Knight Frank India, said.

This expansion is not just in scale but also in the evolving investment preferences of India’s elite, who are diversifying across asset classes, from real estate to global equities, he added.

“In the decade ahead, India’s influence in global wealth creation will only strengthen,” Mr. Baijal said.