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India's Power Elite: Corporate Titans Rise
29 Mar
Summary
- Ten corporate leaders made the list, showcasing economic influence.
- Ambani and Adani's combined net worth exceeds $161.9 billion.
- These leaders helm diverse conglomerates vital to India's economy.
The Indian Express has unveiled its 100 Most Powerful Indians 2026 list, prominently featuring ten leading corporate figures who wield considerable economic influence.
Mukesh Ambani, ranked 12th, chairs Reliance Industries, a conglomerate in energy, telecom, and retail with his fortune valued at approximately $89.4 billion. Gautam Adani, at rank 13, founded the Adani Group, an infrastructure giant in ports, power, and logistics, with a net worth of about $72.5 billion.
Other notable inclusions are Noel Tata, heading Tata Trusts; Uday Kotak, a key figure in Indian banking with Kotak Mahindra Bank; and Sanjiv Bajaj, chairman of Bajaj Finserv, reflecting the growing weight of financial services. Sajjan Jindal of JSW Group, Sunil Bharti Mittal of Bharti Enterprises, and N Chandrasekaran, head of Tata Sons, also feature.
Kiran Nadar's inclusion highlights influence beyond business through philanthropy and culture, while Kumar Mangalam Birla leads the Aditya Birla Group, with interests in metals, finance, and telecom. Their collective presence underscores corporate India's integral role in the nation's power dynamics.
