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    Mukesh Ambani richest Indian with wealth of $21bn: Forbes

    Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani is the country's richest man with a personal fortune of USD 21 billion, according to Forbes Magazine. Mukesh Ambani beats steel giant Lakshmi Mittal and Wipro head Azim Premji to top the Forbes's list.

    October 25, 2012 / 13:04 IST

    Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani is the country's richest man with a personal fortune of USD 21 billion, according to Forbes Magazine. Mukesh Ambani beats steel giant Lakshmi Mittal and Wipro head Azim Premji to top the Forbes's list.

    Lakshmi Mittal has attained the second spot with USD 16 billion and the third spot goes to Azim Premji.

    Pharma tycoon Dilip Shanghvi is the biggest gainer making an entry in the top 5 for the first time. Adi Godrej, the Hinduja Brothers and Kumar Birla are others in the top 10. India has a total of 61 billionaires with 4 more additions this year.

    first published: Oct 25, 2012 08:34 am

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