Forbes has released its 2025 World’s Billionaires List, with several Indian Americans making their mark among the global elite, despite none reaching the top 200. These individuals have built fortunes across industries such as technology, cybersecurity, aviation, and finance, showcasing the expanding global impact of Indian-origin entrepreneurs.
Among the most prominent is Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures and co-founder of Sun Microsystems, who has amassed $7.5 billion through decades of innovation in Silicon Valley, particularly in AI and green tech. Jay Chaudhry, CEO of cloud security firm Zscaler, appears on the list with a net worth of $8.3 billion. Born in a small Indian village, Chaudhry’s rise to prominence reflects the entrepreneurial spirit shaping the modern tech world.
Other Indian American billionaires include Jayshree Ullal of Arista Networks ($4.5 billion), Romesh Wadhwani of Symphony Technology Group ($5 billion), Rakesh Gangwal of IndiGo Airlines ($4+ billion), and Aneel Bhusri of Workday ($3.3 billion).
Globally, Elon Musk tops the list with $433.9 billion, followed by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos ($239.4 billion) and Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg ($211.8 billion). This year marks a milestone with 3,028 billionaires—247 more than last year—collectively worth $16.1 trillion, a record high. The average billionaire net worth also rose to $5.3 billion, reflecting a $200 million increase over 2024.
