Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson of HCL Technologies, has made history as the first Indian woman to enter the top 10 richest women in the world, according to the Hurun Global Rich List 2025.
With an estimated net worth of ₹3.5 lakh crore, she now ranks fifth on the list. Her rise follows a significant stake transfer from her father, Shiv Nadar, who handed over 47% of his holdings in HCL Corporation and Vama Sundari Investments (Vama Delhi) to her.
This recognition places her among the most influential women in global business, alongside Alice Walton of Walmart, Francoise Bettencourt Meyers of L’Oréal, Julia Koch of Koch Industries, Jacqueline Mars of Mars Inc., MacKenzie Scott of Amazon, Miriam Adelson of Las Vegas Sands, Abigail Johnson of Fidelity Investments, Marilyn Simons of Renaissance Technologies, and Linda Stephens of Endeavor Energy Resources.
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Shiv Nadar’s stake transfer is part of a structured succession plan, granting Roshni Nadar Malhotra control over Vama Delhi’s 44.17% stake and HCL Corp’s 0.17% stake in HCL Technologies, along with significant voting rights in HCL Infosystems.
Since becoming Chairperson in July 2020, she has played a key role in steering the company’s strategic direction.
HCL Technologies currently generates approximately $12 billion in annual revenue, ensuring a smooth leadership transition within one of India’s most prominent IT service firms.
Beyond business, Roshni Nadar Malhotra actively supports philanthropy through the Shiv Nadar Foundation, promoting quality education in India.
She also leads environmental efforts via The Habitats Trust. Under her leadership, HCL Technologies continues to grow while maintaining its social impact.
The Hurun Global Rich List 2025 also features top Indian billionaires, with Mukesh Ambani reclaiming Asia’s richest title and Gautam Adani ranking second in India. Dilip Shanghvi of Sun Pharmaceutical and Azim Premji of Wipro remain among the wealthiest. The list includes 3,442 billionaires worldwide, marking a 5% increase and a 13% rise in total wealth.
