Roshni Nadar Makes History as First Indian Woman in World's Top 10 Wealthiest Women
Category | Details |
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Event | Roshni Nadar becomes the first Indian woman in the world's top 10 richest women list. |
Rank & Net Worth | 5th with a net worth of ₹3.5 lakh crore (US$40 billion) (Hurun Global Rich List 2025). |
Company | Chairperson of HCL Technologies, a top IT firm with a market cap of US$48 billion. |
Stake Transfer | Received 47% stake in HCL Technologies from her father, Shiv Nadar. |
Philanthropy | Oversees Shiv Nadar Foundation ($1.2 billion) and chairs VidyaGyan Academy. |
Global Recognitions | Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur (2024) and featured in Forbes' 100 Most Powerful Women. |
Education | Bachelor's from Northwestern University, MBA from Kellogg School of Management. |
Board Memberships | MIT School of Engineering's Dean's Advisory Council, The Nature Conservancy. |
Top 10 Wealthiest Women | Includes Alice Walton (US$102B), Francoise Bettencourt Meyers (US$67B), Roshni Nadar (US$40B), etc. |