Roshni Nadar: First Indian Woman Among World’s Top 10 Richest Women
An Unprecedented Achievement
Roshni Nadar, the chairperson of HCL Technologies, has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to join the world’s top 10 richest women. With a net worth of Rs 3.5 lakh crore (US$40 billion), she ranks 5th on the Hurun Global Rich List 2025.
Roshni Nadar’s Rise to Wealth
- Roshni Nadar’s father, Shiv Nadar, transferred a 47% stake in HCL Technologies to her.
- This move solidified her position as one of India’s most influential billionaires.
- She remains the richest woman in India and is now the third-richest person in the country.
Who is Roshni Nadar?
Roshni Nadar is the chairperson of HCL Technologies, a leading global technology company with a market capitalization of $48 billion. She also chairs the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Board Committee.
- Roshni holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
- She received the Schaffner Award in 2023 for her contributions to society.
- As a trustee of the Shiv Nadar Foundation, she oversees educational and leadership initiatives valued at over $1.2 billion.
- Roshni serves on several prestigious boards, including the MIT School of Engineering’s Dean’s Advisory Council and the global board of The Nature Conservancy.
- In 2024, she was honored with France’s Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur and has been recognized on Forbes’ list of the world’s 100 most powerful women since 2017.
World’s Top 10 Wealthiest Women
According to the Hurun Global Rich List, 561 women feature this year, with 224 of them being self-made—reflecting the growing influence of women in top business roles worldwide.
Other Prominent Women in the Global Top 10
- Alice Walton (USA) – US$102 billion
- Francoise Bettencourt Meyers (France) – US$67 billion
- Julia Koch & Family (USA) – US$60 billion
- Jacqueline Mars (USA) – US$53 billion
- Roshni Nadar (India) – US$40 billion
- Abigail Johnson (USA) – US$32 billion
- Marilyn Simons & Family (USA) – US$31 billion
- Linda Stephens & Family (USA) – US$30 billion
