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Zomato's Goyal Tops India's Self-Made Tycoons List
17 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Deepinder Goyal of Zomato leads the top entrepreneurs list.
- Cumulative value of top 200 self-made entrepreneurs' companies rose 15%.
- Financial services and software dominate the list of top sectors.
Deepinder Goyal, the driving force behind Zomato, has secured the premier position on the IDFC FIRST Private & Hurun India's top-200 Self-made Entrepreneurs of the Millennia 2025 list. Goyal's company achieved a significant 27% year-on-year valuation increase, reaching ₹3.2 lakh crore, which edged out Radhakishan Damani's Avenue Supermarts. InterGlobe Aviation (Indigo) also made a strong debut at third place with a valuation of ₹2.2 lakh crore.
The collective worth of companies represented by the top 200 self-made entrepreneurs surged by 15% to ₹42 lakh crore, a testament to India's burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystem. Newer consumer-centric ventures like Paytm and Lenskart have entered the top 10, signaling a shift in entrepreneurial prominence. Financial services, software, and healthcare emerge as the leading sectors, showcasing diversified growth.
IDFC FIRST Bank emphasizes India's leading role in entrepreneurship, celebrating innovators who fuel the nation's economic engine. Notably, many founders on the list are millennials, underscoring the influence of tech-driven startups. Despite recent market fluctuations, the overall trend indicates substantial wealth creation and a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit driving India's growth story.
