Top 10 Richest People In Karnataka 2025 

Karnataka: the cradle of innovation and entrepreneurship, with the capital Bengaluru often referred to as the "Silicon Valley of India." In the year 2025, Karnataka continues to produce some of India's wealthiest individuals, powerful leaders who not only created billion-dollar companies but lifted communities through giving back and vision.

Here's a look at the Top 10 Richest People in Karnataka in 2025:

1. Azim Premji - Net Worth: ₹2,97,000+ crore (USD ~36B)

Azim Premji, founder of Wipro, is also the richest person in Karnataka. He is known for leading with ethics and humility; he can walk the walk. He is also the founder of the Azim Premji Foundation, which has donated thousands of crores to focus primarily on education.

2. Narayana Murthy - Net Worth: ₹41,000 crore (USD ~5B)

Founder of Infosys, Narayana Murthy, is the poster child for the IT revolution in India. Today, Infosys is one of the largest technology services companies in the world. Narayana Murthy possesses great wealth yet lives modestly, constantly inspires integrity, and offers talks to youth to encourage the leaders of the future.

3. Irfan Razack - Net Worth: ₹49,000 crore (~$6B)

Chairman of Prestige Group, Razack, turned Bengaluru's skyline into a modern architectural wonder. His real estate empire spans luxury malls, tech parks, and residential towers.

4. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw - Net Worth: ₹29,700 crore (~$3.6B)

India’s biotech pioneer and founder of Biocon, Kiran, is the richest woman in Karnataka. A passionate advocate for affordable healthcare and cancer research, she’s a symbol of business driven by purpose.

5. Nikhil Kamath - Net Worth: ₹21,450 crore (~$2.6B)

The youngest billionaire in the state, Nikhil, co-founded Zerodha, India's top stock trading platform. With flashy cars and modern investments, he’s the face of new-age entrepreneurship.

6. Kris Gopalakrishnan - Net Worth: ₹35,800 crore (~$4.35B)

Another Infosys co-founder, Kris, is now a key investor in deep tech and healthcare startups. His work in brain science and education research is gaining national recognition.

7. Ranjan Pai - Net Worth: ₹24,750 crore (~$3B)

Chairman of Manipal Education and Medical Group, Ranjan has expanded high-quality hospitals and universities across India, blending business with social impact.

8. Rajesh Mehta - Net Worth: ₹21,450 crore (~$2.6B)

Founder of Rajesh Exports, a global gold exporter, Rajesh built his fortune through the jewellery trade and international markets, making him a household name in Karnataka’s business circles.

9. Nandan Nilekani - Net Worth: ₹13,200 crore (~$1.6B)

Co-founder of Infosys and the brain behind Aadhaar, India’s digital ID system, Nandan is a tech visionary and a civic reformer. His wealth supports numerous education and data transparency projects.

10. Vijay Sankeshwar - Net Worth: ₹10,000+ crore

Founder of VRL Group, Sankeshwar, turned a single truck into India’s biggest logistics firm. He also owns a prominent Kannada media network and is based in Hubballi and Bengaluru.

Closing Statement: The Ascent of Values in Karnataka

As these ten people illustrate, the measure of wealth has little to do with money and far more to do with dedication, creativity, and service. They are all dedicated their lives to creating business ventures that have made a real difference in their respective industries, created more than none of them give themselves credit for tens of thousands of jobs in our state, and have each invested tens, if not hundreds of crores, into philanthropy, which includes education, health, and rural upliftment.

While they invest in their luxuries (luxury vehicles, opulent homes, and recognition), the more significant contributions that these leaders made for the state of Karnataka were the way they quietly developed solutions for education, health, and rural upliftment. What these leaders should be known for, from their proven track records, is how they have enabled a necessary and sustainable way for Karnataka to improve.

In a world focusing on quick cash grabs, these leaders show that active persistence, humility, and the will to give back matter far more for a lasting legacy. For the young aspiring dreamers all over the state, these leaders are not just business icons, but instead real maps to meaningful success.