Meet Uttar Pradesh’s richest person, sells detergent powder, his brand is…, net worth is Rs…

Over the past few years, Uttar Pradesh has transformed into a land of opportunities, with more entrepreneurs and business leaders joining the billionaires' club.

Written by: Anirudha Yerunkar Edited by: Anirudha Yerunkar

Published: March 26, 2025, 9:00 PM IST

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Uttar Pradesh is known for its rich cultural heritage and historic landmarks but it is also now becoming India’s fastest-growing business hub. The state has many industrialists and startup founders who have earned huge money through hard work.

In 2020, UP had only nine billionaires, but by 2024, the number reached 36. They come from cities like Noida, Kanpur, Agra, and Lucknow. According to the Hurun India Rich List UP’s top 10 richest individuals as of 2025 are

1. Muralidhar Gyanchandani

Net Worth: Rs 14,000 crore
Industry: RSPL Group (Ghadi Detergent)
City: Kanpur
Muralidhar Gyanchandani, along with his brother Bimal, co-founded RSPL Group. He comes from a Sindhi family, he turned the company into a major name in the FMCG sector. Their famous product is Ghadi Detergent, which is a household name in India.

2. Bimal Gyanchandani

Net Worth: Rs 9,000 crore
Industry: RSPL Group
City: Kanpur
Bimal Gyanchandani also has given huge contributions in RSPL Group, along with his brother Muralidhar. Their hard work helped the company to grow, making it one of the most recognized brands in India.

3. Vijay Shekhar Sharma

Net Worth: Rs 8,000 crore
Industry: Fintech (Paytm)
City: Aligarh

He was born in the small town of Aligarh and built digital payments app Paytm. Even after recent setbacks due to regulatory issues, Sharma is still one of the richest individuals in the country.

4. Dinesh Chandra Agarwal

Net Worth: Rs 5,400 crore
Industry: E-commerce (IndiaMART)
City: Noida
Dinesh Chandra Agarwal founded IndiaMART, one of India’s largest B2B marketplaces. His platform has helped small and medium businesses to enter on digital platforms.

5. Sachin Agarwal

Net Worth: Rs 4,800 crore
Industry: Fintech (PolicyBazaar)
City: Noida
Sachin Agarwal co-founded PolicyBazaar, and introduced a new concept in India’s online insurance industry. His company has made insurance easily accessible for millions of Indians.

6. Alakh Pandey

Net Worth: Rs 4,500 crore
Industry: EdTech (PhysicsWallah)
City: Prayagraj (Now Noida-based)
Starting as a YouTube educator, Alakh Pandey built PhysicsWallah, which became a unicorn in the edtech space.He started teaching online and acquired multiple companies in the startup ecosystem.

7. Pradeep Kumar Jain

Net Worth: Rs 4,400 crore
Industry: Real Estate (PNC Infratech)
City: Agra
Pradeep Kumar Jain, the head of PNC Infratech, through his company has made a huge contribution to infrastructure development in Uttar Pradesh via projects like roads, bridges, and urban development.

8. Chakresh Kumar Jain

Net Worth: Rs 4,400 crore
Industry: Real Estate (PNC Infratech)
City: Agra
Working along with his brother Pradeep, Chakresh Kumar Jain has also played a major role in advancing UP’s infrastructure and the company’s reputation in the real estate sector.

9. Naveen Kumar Jain

Net Worth: Rs 4,400 crore
Industry: Real Estate (PNC Infratech)
City: Agra
Another person from the Jain family, Naveen Kumar Jain has contributed to PNC Infratech’s growth and also to the state’s infrastructure development.

10. Yashovardhan Agarwal

Net Worth: Rs 4,000 crore
Industry: Food & Beverages (Priyagold Biscuits)
City: Noida
Yashovardhan Agarwal is famous in the food industry. His company, Priyagold Biscuits, is a known name to common people.