By: Education DeskNew Delhi | October 13, 2025 04:15 PM IST 3 min readTop 10 Indian Richest Persons in 2025 and their Alma Mater: India’s wealth landscape continues to evolve, and the Forbes India Edition 2025 shines a spotlight on the top 10 richest individuals shaping the nation’s economic narrative. From tech titans to industrial magnates, this list reflects their staggering net worths. But here we come to help you trace their academic journeys that laid the foundation for their success.Whether educated in India’s premier institutes or abroad, their alma maters offer a glimpse into how education intersects with ambition, innovation, and wealth creation. Here’s a look at who made the October list—and where they started their climb.Read More | 10 richest Indians and their education qualifications: Hurun List RankNameCompany NameEducation1Mukesh AmbaniReliance IndustriesChemical engineering, from ICT, University of Mumbai2Gautam Adani & familyAdani GroupCommerce, Gujarat University (dropped)3Savitri Jindal & familyJindal Group (OP Jindal Group)As per media reports, she is a Class 10th pass.4Sunil Mittal & familyBharti Enterprises (Airtel)Bachelor of Arts, Punjab University5Shiv NadarHCL TechnologiesStudied EE engineering from PSG College of Technology6Radhakishan Damani & familyDMart (Avenue Supermarts)Commerce from the University of Mumbai (dropped)7Dilip Shanghvi & familySun Pharmaceutical IndustriesBCom from the University of Calcutta8Niraj Bajaj & FamilyBajaj GroupBCom from the Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai9Cyrus PoonawallaSerum Institute of IndiaStudied Bachelor of Science from the Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce, Pune University and an honorary Doctor of Science from the University of Oxford10Kumar BirlaAditya Birla GroupBCom from the HR College of Commerce and Economics and London Business SchoolThese influential figures not only represent financial success but also highlight the diverse educational paths that can lead to extraordinary achievements. From engineering and management degrees to entrepreneurial grit honed at prestigious institutions, their stories reflect the evolving relationship between academic pedigree and business acumen in India.As the country continues to invest in higher education and innovation, the journeys of these billionaires serve as both inspiration and a blueprint for aspiring leaders. Whether their alma maters are IITs, IIMs, Indian universities or international, one thing is clear: education remains a powerful catalyst in shaping India’s economic future and global presence.© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd