Forbes Billionaires List 2026: Musk First, Ambani Tops India
Why in the news
Forbes released its 2026 ranking of the world’s billionaires, led by Elon Musk, with Mukesh Ambani as the top Indian.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Global number one | Elon Musk |
| Richest Indian | Mukesh Ambani |
| Billionaires listed | 3,428 |
| Combined net worth | USD 20.1 trillion |
| Top countries by count | USA, China, India (in that order) |
| Women share | 14% |
Exam angle
- Publisher: Forbes.
- Rank 1 worldwide: Elon Musk; India: Mukesh Ambani.
- India’s rank by billionaire count: third, after the USA and China.