There has been a tremendous jump in the wealth of Indian industrial giant Gautam Adani in recent times. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, his net worth had reached approximately $106 billion. As a result, he reached the 17th position in the list of the richest people in the world. In terms of wealth, Gautam Adani had left even Bill Gates behind. However, due to the subsequent decline in their wealth, they have slipped down from that rank. Nevertheless, he has joined the select club of people with a net worth of more than $100 billion—a league that very few people in the world reach—and is currently the 18th richest person in the world.
$59 billion jump in a single day
According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Gautam Adani’s wealth increased by nearly $7.16 billion—or roughly ₹59,000 crore—in a single day. After this surge, his net worth increased to $106 billion, which is equivalent to approximately ₹10 lakh crore. This catapulted him to 17th place in the global list of the world’s richest people.
Tremendous increase in 2026
Looking at the data so far in 2026, his net worth has increased by approximately $21.4 billion—or more than ₹2 lakh crore in Indian currency. This sharp rise is an indication that investor confidence in Adani Group’s shares and business operations still remains strong.
Earnings from various sectors
Gautam Adani’s earnings come from business operations spanning many different sectors. Adani Group is active in diverse sectors such as infrastructure development, green and clean energy projects, ports, cement, data centers and media. His wealth has increased rapidly due to the continuous growth in these various businesses and the rise in share prices of the group’s constituent companies.
Musk still the richest person in the world
Elon Musk still holds the title of the world’s richest person, with a net worth of $647 billion. His net worth has recently increased by $1.85 billion. Their business, which is mainly based on the technology sector, has continuously kept them firmly on the first position.
