Six Indian Americans on Forbes’ 2025 billionaires list
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Forbes released its 2025 Billionaires List today, highlighting several Indian Americans among the world’s wealthiest individuals. While none have broken into the top 200, their success across diverse industries, including technology, finance, and aviation, underscores their growing influence in the global economy.
Among those listed is Vinod Khosla, the founder of Khosla Ventures and co-founder of Sun Microsystems, with an estimated net worth of $7.5 billion. A veteran in Silicon Valley, Khosla has played a key role in nurturing technology startups and advancing innovation in artificial intelligence and sustainability.
Jay Chaudhry, the CEO of cybersecurity firm Zscaler, boasts a net worth of $8.3 billion. Born in a small village in India, Chaudhry’s journey from humble beginnings to billionaire status is a testament to the power of entrepreneurship. His company, Zscaler, has been instrumental in reshaping cloud security for major global enterprises.
Other notable Indian Americans on the list include Jayshree Ullal, CEO and president of Arista Networks, with a net worth of $4.5 billion; Romesh Wadhwani, founder of Symphony Technology Group, worth $5 billion; Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of IndiGo Airlines, with a fortune exceeding $4 billion; and Aneel Bhusri, co-founder of Workday, with an estimated $3.3 billion.
Elon Musk is the world’s richest individual, with a net worth of approximately $433.9 billion. He is followed by Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, with a net worth of $239.4 billion, and Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder of Facebook, with $211.8 billion.
A record 3,028 people around the globe make Forbes’ annual World’s Billionaires list this year, 247 more than last year. It’s the first time the billionaire population has crossed the 3,000 mark. They’re worth a record $16.1 trillion in all, $2 trillion more than a year ago and more than the GDP of every country in the world besides the U.S. and China. The average fortune now stands at $5.3 billion, up $200 million from 2024.
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