Roshni Nadar, the Chairperson of HCL Technologies, has made a significant mark by becoming the first Indian woman to join the ranks of the world’s top 10 richest women. According to the Hurun Global Rich List 2025, she stands at 5th place among the wealthiest women globally, with a net worth of ₹3.5 lakh crore (around US$40 billion). This milestone comes after she took over a 47% stake in HCL Technologies from her father, Shiv Nadar, further solidifying her position as one of India’s leading billionaires. She continues to hold the title of India’s richest woman and is now the third-richest person in the country as of 2025.
Hurun Global Rich List 2025: Top 10 Wealthiest Women
1. Alice Walton (USA) – US$102 Billion
2. Francoise Bettencourt Meyers (France) – US$67 Billion
3. Julia Koch & Family (USA) – US$60 Billion
4. Jacqueline Mars (USA) – US$53 Billion
5. Roshni Nadar (India) – US$40 Billion
6. Abigail Johnson (USA) – US$32 Billion
7. Marilyn Simons & Family (USA) – US$31 Billion
8. Linda Stephens & Family (USA) – US$30 Billion
