Today the whole world is talking about Artificial Intelligence, or AI. AI has brought huge changes to our lives; Thanks to this, many of our tasks are now completed in the blink of an eye. In this environment, many of Asia’s biggest business families are quietly making money in sectors that support AI—such as metals, chips, banking, and real estate—while their earnings in traditional business sectors are also growing rapidly. According to a Bloomberg report, there was a tremendous jump in the total net worth of Asia’s 10 richest families in 2026. The main reason for this growth is the increasing demand for components of AI infrastructure—such as data centers, energy, and raw materials. Additionally, Hong Kong’s real estate sector has also shown signs of improvement, further increasing the wealth of these families.
**Ambani family at the forefront**
It is worth noting that the Ambani family is at the top of this list, and their total net worth will surprise you. His net worth is approximately $89.7 billion—or 7.4 trillion Indian rupees. His group, Reliance Industries, is growing rapidly in the energy, telecom, retail and financial services sectors. Additionally, Mukesh Ambani plans to invest up to $120 billion (about Rs 10 trillion) in AI infrastructure over the next seven years.
**Kwok family in second place**
Now looking at the second place, the Kwok family is at second place in this list, whose net worth is $50.2 billion (about Rs 4.15 trillion). His business interests lie in Hong Kong’s real estate sector, which is currently experiencing a revival.
**Li family in third place**
In third place is the Lee family—the family behind Samsung—with a total net worth of $45.5 billion (about Rs 3.78 trillion). Samsung maintains a strong hold in the semiconductor and smartphone markets, and continues to grow due to its strong focus on AI and robotics. Global expansion of the Cheravanont family
With a net worth of $44.8 billion (about ₹3.72 lakh crore), the Cheravanont family is ranked fourth. His Charoen Pokphand Group operates in several sectors, including food, retail and telecommunications. The company also plans to open new stores in several Asian countries.
Zhang family: benefits from aluminum
The Zhang family has a net worth of $44.7 billion (approximately ₹3.71 lakh crore), which comes from their company, China Hongqiao Group. The increasing demand for aluminum from sectors like AI, electric vehicles and renewable energy has significantly boosted their earnings.
Tsai family’s stable income
Taiwan’s Tsai family, with a net worth of $34.3 billion (about ₹2.85 lakh crore), has been making steady profits through financial services—especially banking and insurance.
Yuvidya family and Red Bull
The net worth of the Yuvidya family is $32.9 billion (approximately ₹2.73 lakh crore). Their brand, Red Bull, has grown from a local drink to a global force, consistently delivering strong profits.
Hartono family banking enterprise
Indonesia’s Hartono family, with a net worth of $30.2 billion (about ₹2.50 lakh crore), holds a dominant position in the banking sector. His large stake in Bank Central Asia is the main source of his wealth.
Mistry and Jindal families of India
The Mistry family has a net worth of $29.5 billion (approximately ₹2.45 lakh crore), which is linked to the Shapoorji Pallonji Group. At the same time, the Jindal family—whose net worth is $29.4 billion (about ₹2.44 lakh crore)—operates in sectors like steel, energy and cement.
