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.1. The Purpose of Wealth
The 100 richest Indians have a unique opportunity to deploy their expertise and wealth to build a better society. Some have involved themselves deeply in doing this; for many others, it’s limited to writing an occasional cheque. What holds them back?




2. In a Class of His Own
Ranked 57 on the list, Educomp’s Shantanu Prakash built his wealth on the back of a business model aimed at improving the quality of education in schools with the help of computer-aided lessons. Prakash now wants to take his company to the next level, by starting schools of his own.



3. Just What the Doctor Ordered
A rocky year took a toll on most domestic drug makers. But Desh Bandhu Gupta’s (ranked 42) Lupin survived the crisis, thanks to its conservative strategy — it didn’t go for volumes in the generic drugs business. Now Lupin is charting out a new strategy by launching branded drugs in the US.





4. How He Got 24-hour Confidence
The Godrej group has been trying for a while to move away from its image as a soaps and locks seller. The economic slowdown provided chairman Adi Godrej (ranked 12) the opportunity to change gears on the group’s business strategy and start a rebranding campaign to boost its cool quotient.




5. Lifestyle of the Rich and Famous

Some are movie buffs, some fitness freaks. Some fancy fast cars and good art, some like going barefoot. Some like rustling up pizzas, some are very particular about where they get their dosas from. Ordinary passions you’d say. Except that it’s that much more extravagant.





6. Guru Speak
A club of extremely wealthy men of the practical world want to understand how to go beyond all the wealth. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar answers their questions on wealth and its nature.

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