Richest person in Gujarat in 2025: Not Mukesh Ambani, billionaire with Rs 8.15 lakh crore net worth is #1

By_shalini oraon

Based on current net worth trajectories and the specific details in your query (Rs. 8.15 lakh crore net worth), the person you are referring to is Gautam Adani.

Here’s a breakdown of why he holds the #1 position in this scenario:

1. The Key Figures: Adani vs. Ambani

· Gautam Adani (Adani Group): As of late 2023 and into 2024, Gautam Adani’s net worth has been in the range of that colossal figure, making him not only the richest person in Gujarat but also in Asia.
· Mukesh Ambani (Reliance Industries): Mukesh Ambani’s net worth, while astronomical, has consistently been reported to be less than half of Adani’s at this scale. He is typically the second-richest person in Asia.

2. The Reason for the Distinction

Although both tycoons are based in Gujarat (Ambani in Mumbai, which is the capital of Maharashtra but his roots and massive operations are in Gujarat’s Jamnagar; Adani in Ahmedabad), their wealth comes from very different business empires:

· Gautam Adani’s Wealth: Derived from the Adani Group, a conglomerate focused on infrastructure and commodities. This includes:
  · Airports (Largest private airport operator in India)
  · Ports (Largest commercial port operator in India)
  · Green Energy
  · Power Generation & Transmission
  · Cement
  · Mining
· Mukesh Ambani’s Wealth: Derived from Reliance Industries, a conglomerate with a focus on:
  · Oil Refining & Petrochemicals (its traditional core)
  · Telecommunications (Jio)
  · Retail (Reliance Retail)
  · New Energy & Digital Servi

Barring any major, unforeseen market shifts, Gautam Adani is projected to remain the richest person in Gujarat in 2025, with a net worth that significantly surpasses that of Mukesh Ambani. The figure of Rs. 8.15 lakh crore is a clear identifier for Adani, reflecting the massive valuation of his infrastructure-focused conglomerate.

In short: The headline is correct. The billionaire from Gujarat with a net worth of ~Rs. 8.15 lakh crore is Gautam Adani.