Savitri Jindal is India’s richest woman. Meet the other 16 (2024)

The 'Forbes World Billionaire List' for 2024, released on Wednesday, included 200 Indians with a collective net worth of $954 billion.

While the list was dominated by men with Muskesh Ambani topping the list of Indian billionaires, it also featured 17 women.

Savitri Jindal stands out as India's richest woman, with a net worth of $35.5 billion, according to the list.

Savitri Jindal, chairman of the Jindal Group, oversees a conglomerate involved in steel, power, cement, and infrastructure.

Following her husband's death in 2005, she assumed control of the business, guiding it to remarkable growth and achievement. Today, she's not only India's wealthiest woman, but also a significant presence worldwide.

Rekha Jhunjhunwala

Rekha Jhunjhunwala is the second-richest woman in India with a net worth of $8.5 billion. She is the widow of renowned investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. She inherited a large stock portfolio from her husband, who was well-known for his investment expertise.

Vinod Rai Gupta

Vinod Rai Gupta has made a name for herself through her ownership in Havells India. She is the third-richest woman in India, with a net worth of $5 billion. Under her leadership, Havells India has become a well-known brand, manufacturing various electrical and home appliances.

Renuka Jagtiani

Renuka Jagtiani has a net worth of $4.8 billion as the chairperson and CEO of the Landmark Group, a multinational consumer conglomerate based in Dubai. Jagtiani is fourth on the list of the richest women in India. Despite her husband Micky Jagtiani's passing, she has taken the group to new heights, providing employment to over 50,000 people.

Smita Crishna-Godrej

Smita Crishna-Godrej, a member of the prestigious Godrej family, holds a significant share in the family's assets. It places her fifth on the list of the richest women in India, with a net worth of $3.8 billion. The Godrej Group, managed by her family, is a conglomerate in consumer goods with a substantial revenue of $5.7 billion.

The list also includes — Radha Vembu ($3.4 B), Anu Aga ($3.3 B), Leena Tewari ($3.2 B), Falguni Nayar ($2.9 B), Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw ($2.7 B), Mrudula Parekh ($2.1 B), Saroj Rani Gupta ($1.6 B), Renu Munjal ($1.6 B), Sara George Muthoot ($1.3 B), Alpana Dangi ($1.2 B), Subbamma Jasti ($1.1 B), Kalpana Parekh ($1.1 B).