Who are the top 10 richest people in Uttar Pradesh? Learn how the number of billionaires in the state has increased from 9 to 36 in 4 years. Know about the wealthy people of UP in the Hurun India Rich List 2024.
The number of wealthy individuals in Uttar Pradesh has seen a significant rise. Four years ago, the state had just 9 billionaires, but that figure has now surged to 36, according to the latest billionaire list from Hurun Rich List. These entrepreneurs from UP have achieved remarkable success through their own efforts, earning recognition and respect on a global scale.
Most are 11 businessmen from Noida
In the Hurun India Rich List 2024, 11 businessmen from Noida, Uttar Pradesh, have made their mark. This list also features industrialists from other cities, including Kanpur, Agra, and the state capital, Lucknow. This is a significant increase from 2020, when only 9 businessmen from Uttar Pradesh were included in the Hurun Rich List.
Who are the top 10 richest people of UP?
Murlidhar Gyanchandani of Ghadi Group, Kanpur, remains at the top of the list this year. Let’s take a closer look at the other prominent names featured in the list.
1. Muralidhar Gyanchandani, Ghadi Group - Kanpur, Rs 15,800 crore assets.
2. Bimal Gyanchandani, Ghadi Group - Kanpur, Rs 10,500 crore
3. Sachin Agarwal, PTC Industries - Lucknow, Rs 9800 crore
4. Lachhman Das, Amrit Bottlers - Ayodhya, Rs 7700 crore
5. Hitesh Oberoi, Info Edge - Noida, Rs 7600 crore
6. Dinesh Chandra Agarwal, IndiaMart - Noida, Rs 5400 crore
7. Alakh Pandey, PhysicsWallah - Prayagraj, Rs 4500 crore
8. Yashish Dahiya, PB Fintech - Noida, Rs 4100 crore
9. Anil Kumar Singh, Apco Infratech - Lucknow, Rs 4100 crore
10. Brijesh Agarwal, IndiaMart - Noida, Rs 3700 crore
Muralidhar became a billionaire in 36 years
Murlidhar Gyanchandani made a notable leap in the recently released Hurun Global Rich List 2024, moving from a rank of 2451 in 2023 to 1632 this year. His brother, Bimal Gyanchandani, is also among the wealthiest in Uttar Pradesh, ranking as the second richest in the state.
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