IIFL Wealth Hurun Gujarat Rich List 2022.
Hurun Report India and IIFL Wealth unveiled the 2022 edition of ‘IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2022’ – a compilation of the richest individuals with a wealth of INR 1,000 Cr or more. Hurun Report India and IIFL Wealth today launched a further analysis of the richest from Gujarat in the IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2022. Wealth calculations are a snapshot of 30th August 2022.
Speaking about the IIFL Wealth Hurun Gujarat Rich List, Yatin Shah, Co-Founder and Joint CEO, IIFL
Wealth, said, “IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2022 is a comprehensive overview of a plethora of
factors that have significantly contributed to the rising wealth of India and we are proud to associate
with the same. Gujarat is reputed as one of the finest states for entrepreneurship in India and financial
awareness along with technology adoption has always been high in Gujarat. Not surprisingly, over 86
individuals hail from Gujarat as part of the IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2022. Pharma, followed
by Chemicals & Petrochemicals is the second most preferred industry by Gujarat rich-listers followed
by Jewellery sector.” Commenting on the launch, Anas Rahman Junaid, MD and Chief Researcher, Hurun India, said, “17 times in 11 years. The number of entrants in IIFL Wealth Hurun Gujarat Rich List has grown from just under 5 ten years ago to 86 today. The fact that 2 of the global top 10 and 4 of the Indian top 10 are entrepreneurs of Gujarati origin, is a reflection of the entrepreneurial DNA of the Gujarati community.
The IIFL Hurun Gujarat Rich List serves as a barometer to understand the evolution of the Gujarat
economy through the eyes of the entrepreneurs” “On a national level, the trends in IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2022 prove that India has taken booster shots against the global crisis. Be it Ukraine War or inflationary pressures, the Indian growth story continues against all odds as 149 individuals entered the IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich list of 1,103 who cumulatively have a wealth of INR 100 lakh crore,” concluded Anas Rahman Junaid.
Top 10 Individuals:
The cut-off for top 10 individuals rose by INR 1,800 Cr to INR 15,300 Cr in 2022 as compared to the
previous year. The state’s topper, Gautam Adani & family, recorded a 116% rise in their wealth
numbers in a year’s period.
Table 1: The Top 10 from Gujarat in IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2022