💼 93% of Richest Indians’ Wealth Linked to Listed Companies: 360 ONE Wealth Report 2025
A staggering 93% of the wealth of India’s richest individuals is now tied to listed companies, according to the latest 360 ONE Wealth Report 2025. The report provides a deep dive into how India’s high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra-HNIs derive, preserve, and grow their fortunes.
📊 Key Highlights from the Report
93% of Billionaire Wealth: Comes from listed equities, reflecting the dominance of India’s capital markets in wealth generation.
Tech, Banking & Industrials Dominate: These sectors collectively account for the lion’s share of billionaire holdings.
10-Year Surge: The report notes a massive rise in equity-linked wealth over the last decade, aided by IPO booms, economic liberalization, and digital finance penetration.
Top 20 Holders: Account for over ₹40 lakh crore in combined wealth, with a majority being promoter-stakeholders in NSE- and BSE-listed firms.
🏢 Why Listed Companies Are the Wealth Engine
India’s booming stock market, strong retail participation, and improved corporate governance have made listed equities the primary wealth accumulator for India’s elite. Promoter holdings in large caps like Reliance Industries, TCS, Infosys, HDFC Bank, and Adani Enterprises continue to be among the biggest contributors.
📈 Shift from Real Estate and Gold
The report also shows a relative decline in dependence on real estate and traditional assets like gold, once mainstays for India’s wealthy. Instead, digital-first businesses, green energy, and financial services have become key drivers of modern wealth.
🧠 Expert Insights
According to analysts at 360 ONE:
“The structural shift in wealth creation from physical to financial assets, especially listed equities, marks a new era for India’s billionaire class.”
This trend is also supported by increased regulatory transparency and faster economic formalization.
❓ FAQs
Q1: What is the 360 ONE Wealth Report?
It’s an annual report that analyzes wealth trends among India’s high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
Q2: Which sectors contribute most to the listed wealth?
Technology, financial services, and industrials are the top contributors.
Q3: Why has real estate’s share in total wealth declined?
Due to regulatory challenges, lower ROI, and increasing returns from equity markets.
Q4: Is this trend unique to India?
No, global billionaire wealth is also increasingly tied to equity markets, but India has shown accelerated trends due to recent economic growth.
Q5: What does this mean for retail investors?
It reaffirms the importance of long-term equity investments as a viable wealth-building strategy.
📌 Conclusion
The 360 ONE Wealth Report 2025 confirms that India’s elite are betting big on the country’s public markets. With 93% of their wealth derived from listed firms, it’s clear that equities are no longer just a middle-class aspiration—they're the bedrock of billionaire wealth.
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Reported by Benny on June 18, 2025.