World is growing at a very fast rate with some people becoming literal symbols of this growth. Forbes has been the formal notifier of such people and it comes up with an annual list of the most successful individuals. Categories are there for these lists. This one deals in the richest people on the planet.
Here are 5 richest Indian billionaires on the list who actually owe their fortune to the world.
1. AZIM PREMJI
India’s third-largest software exporter.
Founder and chairman of Wipro
Net worth – $15 billion
Global ranking – 55
2. SHIV NADAR
India’s fourth-largest software services exporter.
Founder and chairman of HCL
Net worth – $11.1 billion
Global ranking – 88
3. NR NARAYAN MURTHI
India’s second-largest software services exporter.
Co-founder of Infosys
Net worth – $1.9 billion
Global ranking – 959
4. KRIS GOPALAKRISHNAN
Co-founder of Infosys and its chief executive from 2007 to 2011
Net worth – $1.6 billion
Global ranking – 1121
5. NANDAN NILEKANI
Currently chairman of EkStep
Co-founder of Infosys and its chief executive from 2002 to 2007
Net worth – $1.6 billion
Global ranking – 1121