Among the biggest gainers was Lakshmi Mittal, chairman of ArcelorMittal, followed by Eicher Motors founder Vikram Lal and Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal
Despite global jitters and volatile markets, India’s billionaire club got richer in the first half of 2025 — with a few names soaring against the odds. Leading the surge is Nagpur-based billionaire Satyanarayan Nuwal, chairman of Solar Industries. His net worth shot up by a staggering 78%, reaching $7.9 billion, driven by a defense order book worth ₹17,000 crore and a stock rally of 81% this year.