Meet Bengaluru's top 8 billionaires.
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Azim Premji
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With an estimated fortune of $32.2 to $35.9 billion, Wipro Limited’s Founder Chairman, Azim Premji, stands as Bangalore’s wealthiest resident. A key figure in India’s IT revolution, he remains one of Bangalore’s most prominent and wealthy tech entrepreneurs.
Narayana Murthy
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Narayana Murthy, the visionary founder of Infosys, holds a net worth of approximately $5 billion, placing him among the wealthiest individuals in Bangalore. Renowned for his role in transforming India’s IT landscape, Murthy’s contributions continue to shape the country’s tech-driven economy.
Irfan Razack
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Irfan Razack, Chairman and managing director of Prestige Estates Projects Ltd, has built a real estate empire that has earned him an estimated net worth of $6 billion. He stands as one of Bangalore’s most prominent and successful business leaders.
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, the founder and executive chairperson of Biocon Ltd. and Biocon Biologics Ltd., has an estimated net worth of $3.6 billion. As a pioneering force in biotechnology, she stands among Bangalore’s most influential and wealthiest entrepreneurs.
Kris Gopalakrishnan
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Kris Gopalakrishnan, co-founder and former vice chairman of Infosys, has a net worth estimated at $4.5 billion.
Nikhil Kamath
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With an estimated net worth of $2.6 billion, Nikhil Kamath stands out as one of Bangalore’s youngest and most successful billionaires. He is the co-founder of Zerodha, which has significantly disrupted the finance and investment sectors in India.
Ranjan Pai
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Ranjan Pai, who heads Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG) as its chairman, has built a fortune estimated at $3 billion. His leadership in healthcare and education has made him a prominent name in Bangalore’s business and philanthropic circles.
Jitendra Virwani
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Jitendra Virwani, Chairman of Embassy Group, has an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion. As a major player in India’s commercial real estate market, he is one of Bangalore’s most prominent property tycoons