India’s technology capital, Bengaluru, has produced some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs — but among them, one family stands above the rest. According to the newly released Hurun India Rich List 2025, Azim Premji and his family, the force behind Wipro, are officially the richest family in Bengaluru with an estimated wealth of ₹2.21 lakh crore.

Azim Premji Tops Bengaluru’s Billionaire List

Azim Premji, the Founder Chairman of Wipro, has been a defining figure in India’s IT revolution. The latest Hurun report revealed that his wealth grew by 16 percent in the past year, lifting him to the eighth position nationally and cementing his place as the richest individual in the city. Wipro’s success across global IT services, software, and consulting has made Premji not only a corporate icon but also a symbol of India’s rise as a global technology powerhouse.

The report noted that Azim Premji has seen a sixfold surge in his wealth over the past five years, marking the sharpest growth among India’s top 10 richest individuals. His remarkable journey from transforming a vegetable oil company into a multibillion-dollar IT empire remains one of the most inspiring entrepreneurial stories in Indian business history.

Bengaluru’s Billionaire Powerhouses

Bengaluru continues to hold its reputation as India’s tech and innovation hub, home to 116 of the country’s richest individuals. Seven of the top 100 billionaires listed in the Hurun India Rich List 2025 hail from the city, spanning industries from software and finance to education and real estate.

Following Azim Premji, Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath and family ranked second among Bengaluru’s richest with a net worth of ₹40,020 crore. The 37-year-old founder of India’s largest retail brokerage firm continues to redefine financial inclusion with his low-cost trading platform.

In third place is Dr. Ranjan Pai of Manipal Education and Medical Group, with a net worth of ₹34,700 crore, followed by Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy and his family at ₹32,150 crore. Real estate magnate Raja Bagmane of Bagmane Developers and GMR Group’s GM Rao also made it to the list, each commanding wealth upwards of ₹31,000 crore. Infosys co-founder S Gopalakrishnan and family rounded out the top seven with ₹30,740 crore.

Wipro’s Legacy and Azim Premji’s Vision

Azim Premji’s influence extends far beyond the boardroom. As one of India’s most respected business leaders, he is widely admired for his ethical leadership, simplicity, and philanthropy. Through the Azim Premji Foundation, he has donated billions to education and social causes, establishing one of the largest philanthropic institutions in Asia.

Under his leadership, Wipro evolved from a small consumer goods company into a global technology services giant with a presence in over 60 countries. His disciplined approach to business and humility have earned him the moniker “India’s most generous billionaire.”

Bengaluru’s Growing Wealth Ecosystem

The Hurun India Rich List 2025 highlights the growing economic dominance of India’s major cities. Mumbai leads with 451 ultra-wealthy individuals, followed by Delhi with 223 and Bengaluru with 116. The combined wealth of the listers grew by ₹1,991 crore per day, signaling the rapid pace of India’s wealth creation amid a thriving economy and booming technology ecosystem.

Bengaluru’s continued rise as a center for IT, startups, and global investment has created fertile ground for wealth generation. From software entrepreneurs to fintech pioneers and real estate tycoons, the city’s billionaires reflect India’s diverse growth story.

A City Built on Innovation

Azim Premji’s position at the top underscores Bengaluru’s status as the heart of India’s technology and innovation success. His journey mirrors that of the city itself — one rooted in vision, hard work, and a global outlook. As India’s digital economy accelerates, Bengaluru remains the epicenter of transformation, producing leaders who continue to shape the country’s financial and technological future.

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