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Adani becomes Asia’s richest overtaking Ambani after a dramatic stock surge comeback

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Published on 24 April 2026
Adani becomes Asia’s richest overtaking Ambani after a dramatic stock surge comeback

The richest title changed hands on April 16

Gautam Adani has overtaken Mukesh Ambani to become Asia’s wealthiest individual, with a reported net worth of $92.6 billion as of April 16. The jump follows a surge in Adani Group share prices that helped reverse earlier setbacks. Adani is now ranked 19th on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, marking a major turnaround.

  • Adani overtakes Ambani to take Asia’s top wealth spot
  • Net worth cited at $92.6 billion as of April 16
  • Stock price gains drove the comeback after earlier troubles
  • Now 19th on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index
Read the full story at The Economic Times

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