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Gautam Adani overtakes Mukesh Ambani to become Asia's richest man again
Updated On: 17 April, 2026 02:26 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
While Adani’s net worth rose to USD 92.6 billion, placing him 19th in the global rankings, Ambani slipped to the 20th spot with a net worth of USD 90.8 billion. The shift comes after a strong rally in Adani Group stocks, which boosted the entrepreneur's wealth significantly in a short span of a single day
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Asia's richest man: Gautam Adani. File Pic
Billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani has once again become Asia’s richest person, surpassing Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The change at the top reflects ongoing shifts in global wealth rankings amid market volatility and geopolitical tensions.
While Adani’s net worth rose to USD 92.6 billion, placing him 19th in the global rankings, Ambani slipped to the 20th spot with a net worth of USD 90.8 billion, news agency IANS reported.
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