1 / 11Pharmaceuticals Dominates: The Pharmaceuticals sector is the frontrunner, boasting 133 individuals on the list. This industry experienced a notable increase, adding seven individuals compared to the previous year. The cumulative wealth of these pharmaceutical magnates witnessed an 18.50% increase. The richest individual in this sector is Cyrus S Poonawalla. (Image: Wikimedia commons)
2 / 11Chemicals & Petrochemicals: With 109 individuals on the list, the Chemicals & Petrochemicals industry follows closely. It, too, saw an uptick of seven individuals in the list, leading to a 2.80% increase in cumulative wealth. Ina Ashwin Dani & family top this industry's rich list. (Image: CNBC-TV18)
3 / 11Industrial Products Surges: The Industrial Products industry stands out as one of the most significant movers. It added a remarkable 33 new individuals to the list, marking an 86.80% surge in cumulative wealth. Ramesh Kunhikannan is the richest individual in this sector. (Image: Shutterstock)
4 / 11Software & Services: The Software & Services sector, with 92 individuals, saw the addition of eight new entrants. This resulted in an 18.10% increase in cumulative wealth, with Shiv Nadar & family leading the way. (Image: Reuters)
5 / 11Automobile & Auto Components: The Automobile & Auto Components industry, with 73 individuals, welcomed 13 new faces. Cumulative wealth in this sector rose by 18.40%, and Niraj Bajaj & family claimed the top position. (Image: Twitter)
6 / 11Financial Services in the Mix: The Financial Services sector, with 70 individuals, added nine newcomers to the list, resulting in a 9.50% increase in cumulative wealth. Uday Kotak is the richest individual in this category. (Image: CNBC-TV18)
7 / 11Textiles, Apparels & Accessories Boom: The Textiles, Apparels & Accessories industry saw substantial growth, with 65 individuals on the list. An impressive 24 new entrants contributed to an 18.80% increase in cumulative wealth. Ravi Modi leads in this sector.(Image: Twitter)
8 / 11Construction & Engineering Soars: The Construction & Engineering industry experienced remarkable success, with 64 individuals and 21 new additions to the list. This sector witnessed a striking 78.50% increase in cumulative wealth, with P Pitchi Reddy at the forefront. (Image: Instagram)
9 / 11Real Estate Gains Ground: The Real Estate sector, with 52 individuals, saw nine new entrants. This contributed to a notable 26.80% increase in cumulative wealth, with Rajiv Singh & family leading the pack. (Image: Twitter)
10 / 11Jewellery Shines Bright: The Jewellery industry, with 51 individuals, welcomed 14 new faces, resulting in a 33.40% increase in cumulative wealth. Joy Alukkas is the richest individual in this category. (Image: Wikimedia commons)
11 / 11Furthermore, the report highlights that 28% of the individuals on the list sell services, while 72% deal in physical products. Additionally, 55% of the individuals are consumer-facing, while 45% are involved in business-to-business (B2B) industries. (Image: Shutterstock)
