Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani lose Rs 520000000000 because of China’s HMPV virus due to…

Increasing cases of HMPV virus has caused panic across the stock market, even impacting the fortunes of the world's richest persons like Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani.

According to data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Asia’s richest businessman Mukesh Ambani’s net worth has dropped by more than $2.59 billion. Meanwhile, Gautam Adani’s wealth has seen a decline of $3.53 billion.

Combined, these losses amount to over Rs 52,000 crore, attributed to a virus emerging from China. No need to be surprised this is evident from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The stock market slump on Tuesday caused a significant reduction in the fortunes of both billionaires. According to the media reports, the primary reason behind the market’s decline is believed to be China’s virus, HMPV (Human Metapneumovirus). Let’s take a closer look at how this impacted their wealth and where their net worth stands now.

Mukesh Ambani’s Wealth Decline

According to Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest businessman, witnessed a drop of $2.59 billion (over ₹22,000 crore) in his net worth. As a result, his total fortune now stands at $90.5 billion. Interestingly, within just a few days of 2025, Ambani’s net worth has already decreased by $119 million. Currently, Mukesh Ambani ranks as the 17th richest person in the world. On Monday, shares of Reliance Industries fell by more than 2%, contributing to this decline.

Gautam Adani’s Wealth Declines

Asia’s second-richest businessman and the world’s 19th wealthiest individual, Gautam Adani, saw an even steeper decline in his fortune. According to Bloomberg Billionaires Index, his net worth dropped by $3.53 billion (over ₹30,000 crore), reducing his total wealth to $74.5 billion. Notably, within the first few days of 2025, Adani’s fortune has already shrunk by $4.21 billion. Monday’s trading session saw significant declines in the stocks of several Adani Group companies.

Combined Loss of Over Rs 52,000 Crore

The sharp decline in stock markets has been linked to China’s HMPV virus. Combined, the wealth of both Ambani and Adani decreased by more than Rs 52,000 crore. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the two Indian billionaires experienced the largest losses globally. Interestingly, the virus has not yet spread significantly to the U.S. or Europe, preventing similar panic in their markets. However, if it does, the ripple effects could potentially affect their stock markets as well.