Nita Ambani is not richest woman in India, but this lady ranks after Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani with net worth of Rs…

While Nita Ambani is among India’s wealthiest women, Roshni Nadar Malhotra has now taken the lead as the richest.

Written by: Anirudha Yerunkar Edited by: Anirudha Yerunkar

Published: March 20, 2025, 6:22 PM IST

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As a common belief Nita Ambani, the wife of India’s richest man Mukesh Ambani, is not the richest woman in India. While Nita Ambani has immense wealth and she is one of the country’s most prominent women, she is not the richest. 

The richest woman in India title now belongs to Roshni Nadar Malhotra, who is from the technology sector.

Who Is India’s Richest Woman?

Roshni Nadar Malhotra is the daughter of HCL Technologies founder Shiv Nadar. Shiv Nadar recently transferred a substantial portion of his shares in HCL Corporation to his daughter, making her the largest shareholder.

Shiv Nadar gifted his 47% stake to Roshni, comprising 44.17% shares through Vama Delhi and 0.17% through HCL Corporation. This move made Roshni Nadar India’s richest woman. Now her wealth ranks third in India overall, after only Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani. Noe Roshni’s net worth has surged, with her fathers net worth Shiv Nadar who was ranked third with a net worth of $35.9 billion.

Roshni Nadar’s Educational Qualifications

Born in 1982, Roshni Nadar completed her schooling in Delhi before pursuing higher studies in the United States. She graduated in Communication from Northwestern University and also earned an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.

Beyond her role as a businesswoman, Roshni is actively involved in education and environmental initiatives. Through the Shiv Nadar Foundation, she leads many projects which have social impact. Additionally, she serves on the Dean’s Advisory Council of the MIT School of Engineering and is a board member of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF). She is married to Shikhar Malhotra, Vice Chairman of HCL Healthcare.

Nita Ambani’s Net Worth

Nita Ambani’s personal wealth is reported to range between Rs 2,340 crore and Rs 2,510 crore (approximately $282 million to $302 million), according to a DNA India report. The Ambani family’s total wealth is estimated to be around $309 billion. According to the 2024 Hurun India Report, Reliance Industries contributes approximately 10% of India’s GDP.