India's second richest man, Gautam Adani, is ranked 17th, with his wealth surging from $47.2 billion to $84 billion while HCL Tech co-founder Shiv Nadar secured the 39th rank with a net worth of $36.9 billion.
The billionaire businessman's current net worth amounts to a colossal $20.9 billion (around Rs 1.7 lakh crore). Contrasting this with Singh's net worth in 2023, which was $8.2 billion (approximately Rs 68,000 crore).
The list revealed an interesting figure: a staggering 2,781 individuals worldwide have ascended to the elite status of billionaire, collectively contributing to a whopping net worth of USD 14.2 trillion. This marks a surge USD 2 trillion from the previous year, highlighting the growth of wealth among the global elite.