Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has become the second richest businessman in the world with a net worth of $ 154.7 billion (about Rs 12.34 lakh crore). According to the Forbes Real Time Billionaires List, Gautam Adani has achieved this position by beating Bernard Arnault of France. This is the first time that an Asian has entered the top 2 of the Forbes Billionaires Index.
Gautam Adani is now only behind Elon Musk in the rankings. Tesla founder Elon Musk tops the list with a net worth of ₹21.83 lakh crore ($273.5 billion). Bernard Arnault is third with a net worth of 12.27 lakh crores ($ 153.8 billion) and Jeff Bezos is at number four on the list with a net worth of 11.95 lakh crores ($ 149.7 billion).
Apart from Adani, Asia's richest person, Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani is the second Indian to feature in the top-10 list. Mukesh Ambani is the 8th richest man in the world with a net worth of 7.35 lakh crores ($92.1 billion).
Became the third richest businessman 17 days ago
Adani became the third richest businessman 17 days ago. Adani has added $78.2 billion to his net worth in 2022 alone. This is 5 times more than any businessman. He first surpassed Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani as the richest Asian in February.
Adani's net worth was $57 billion in April 2021
Adani joined the centibillionaires club on April 4. Individuals with a net worth of more than $100 billion are called centibillionaires. A year ago, in April 2021, Adani's net worth was $ 57 billion. Adani's net worth grew the fastest in the world in the financial year 2021-2022. Adani Group has seven publicly listed companies.
In a discussion about buying a stake in NDTV
Adani Group through its subsidiary Vishwapradhan Commercial Private Limited (VPCPL) is seeking to buy 99.99% shares of RRPR Holding Private Limited, a promoter company of NDTV. However, the matter is still pending due to some legal reasons.
Steps were taken in the cement business too
Earlier in May, Gautam Adani's company had announced to buy Holcim's Indian cement business. The deal was done for $10.5 billion. With this deal, the Adani Group rose to the second position in the Indian cement market in a jiffy.
India's largest private port operator
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ Ltd.) is India's largest private port operator and end-to-end logistics provider. In less than two decades, it has built a portfolio of port infrastructure and services across India. Its 13 strategically located ports and terminals represent 24% of the country's port capacity.
UK News: For the first time in the history of 106 years in Britain, nurses strike, demand for salary increase
Nurses employed in the National Health Service in Britain went on strike on Thursday for the first time in its 106-year history. Nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have walked off the job
Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Ram Mandir will be completely ready after nine months, Ram Darbar will be installed on the first floor by July
Ram Mandir Nirman Samiti chairman Nripendra Mishra reviewed the construction work of the temple on Sunday. He also inspected the ongoing works. After this, he told the journalists that the
Earthquake: Japan was shaken by 155 earthquakes in one day, and eight died, tsunami alert, PM Kishida said this
Japan's weather agency has issued a tsunami warning after 155 earthquakes. The agency has appealed to the people living in coastal areas not to go to their homes for the time being. According to media
The date for the construction of the Ram temple has come: Amit Shah said- listen to Rahul Gandhi, Ramlala's temple will be built on January 1, 2024
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced the date of construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya at the meeting of BJP's Jan Vishwas Yatra in Tripura. He said- The temple will be ready by January 1,
Diljit Dosanjh: Diljit said- don't tease me, I don't do drug ads like Bollywood; gave a big challenge from the stage
Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh recently made headlines after he received a legal notice from the Telangana government. The notice warned him not to play songs that promote alcohol, drugs, or violence
Weather Update Today: Cold in the morning and evening increased in Delhi, and snowfall in the mountains; Know how the weather will be in your state today
These days a light pink cold is being felt in the morning in New Delhi. At the same time, the sun is still shining brightly during the day. On the other hand, pollution is also being seen in Delhi.
Alia Bhatt celebrated her 30th birthday in London, and pictures of the celebrations surfaced
Alia Bhatt Birthday: Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt is celebrating her 30th birthday today. Fans and friends of the actress are congratulating her on her birthday on social media. Let me tell you, this
Delhi Air Pollution: The Delhi government called a meeting regarding pollution, and many big announcements can be made
The air quality in the national capital Delhi is continuously declining. There is fog all around in the atmosphere. Delhi government is on alert mode to control this situation.
Kerala connection of Hezbollah pager blast! Why are the police investigating the background of a person of Indian origin?
After the name of 37-year-old Indian-origin entrepreneur Rinson Jose surfaced in the recent Pager blasts in Lebanon, the Kerala Police on Sunday started a family investigation into his background. A
IAF Plane Crash: Two pilots were killed in a plane crash, trainer aircraft crashes during training
The Pilatus trainer aircraft of the Air Force Academy located in Dindigul, Telangana crashed. During this period two pilots died. The accident occurred at around 8:55 am in the Toopran town of Medak
