The 2009 list of the 100 richest Indians shows that the nation’s billionaires have done much better than their counterparts elsewhere. Last year, there were 27 billionaires; this year there are 52. Though the combined wealth of the top 40 is down 35 percent from the 2007 peak, they are worth $228 billion. Last year they were worth $139 billion. And guess what? While China has 79 billionaires, the 100 richest Indians are worth $276; their Chinese counterparts are worth of $170 billion.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
The Top 100 Richest People in India
The 2009 list of the 100 richest Indians shows that the nation’s billionaires have done much better than their counterparts elsewhere. Last year, there were 27 billionaires; this year there are 52. Though the combined wealth of the top 40 is down 35 percent from the 2007 peak, they are worth $228 billion. Last year they were worth $139 billion. And guess what? While China has 79 billionaires, the 100 richest Indians are worth $276; their Chinese counterparts are worth of $170 billion.
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