Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson of HCL Technologies, has become the first Indian woman to rank among the top 10 wealthiest women globally. According to Hurun Global Rich List 2025, she holds 5th position worldwide with an estimated net worth of ₹3.5 lakh crore ($40 billion), ranking 36th globally among all billionaires.
About Roshini Nadar
Rising Wealth & Business Leadership
- Roshni Nadar’s jump in rankings follows a 47% stake transfer from her father, Shiv Nadar, the founder of HCL Technologies.
- This move placed her in control of Vama Sundari Investments (Vama Delhi) and HCL Corp, the promoter entities of HCL Technologies.
- She now has full strategic control over the $12 billion tech giant and oversees all major business decisions.
Stake & Voting Rights Control
- Gained voting rights over: 44.17% stake of Vama Delhi and 0.17% stake of HCL Corp in HCL Technologies. 12.94% stake of Vama Delhi and 49.94% stake of HCL Corp in HCL Infosystems.
- Before the transfer, Shiv Nadar held a 51% stake, while Roshni Nadar owned 10.33% in both entities.
Role & Influence in Business & Philanthropy
- Chairperson of HCL Technologies since July 2020, overseeing its growth and strategy.
- Market valuation of HCL Technologies: $48 billion.
- Heads the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Board Committee at HCL Tech.
- Actively involved in the Shiv Nadar Foundation, managing $1.2 billion in education & leadership programs.
- Key initiatives include VidyaGyan, a leadership academy for underprivileged students in Uttar Pradesh.
- Works in wildlife conservation through The Habitats Trust.
- Global Board Member of The Nature Conservancy and part of the Dean’s Advisory Council at MIT School of Engineering.
- Featured in Forbes’ Top 100 Most Powerful Women since 2017.
- Recipient of France’s Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur (2024).
Hurun Global Rich List 2025: Key Takeaways
The Hurun Global Rich List 2025 includes 3,442 billionaires from 71 countries, a 5% increase from last year.
- Total billionaire wealth grew by 13% in 2025.
- India ranks 3rd globally with 284 billionaires (13 more than in 2024), behind China and the U.S.
- 561 female billionaires globally, including 224 self-made women, reflecting increasing economic influence.
Top Global Billionaires (2025)
- Elon Musk – $420 billion (82% surge, driven by Tesla’s stock).
- Jeff Bezos – $266 billion (Amazon).
- Mark Zuckerberg – $242 billion (Meta, driven by AI investments).
India’s Billionaires in Global Rankings
- Mukesh Ambani regains title of Richest Person in Asia with ₹8.6 lakh crore net worth.
- Gautam Adani ranks 2nd in India, 18th globally, with ₹8.4 lakh crore net worth (₹1 lakh crore increase).
- Dilip Shanghvi (Sun Pharma), Azim Premji (Wipro) among India’s top billionaires.