Meet UP’s Top Tycoons: From Detergents To Digital, These Billionaires Net Worth Surpasses The GDP Of Many Countries

Uttar Pradesh is known for its cultural heritage and historical sites, and it has now become one of India’s fastest-growing business centers. The entrepreneurs and startup founders here have built huge wealth through their hard work and dedication. The list of the richest people in Uttar Pradesh keeps changing. According to the Hurun India Rich List, Murli Dhar Gyan Chandani is the richest person in UP

In 2020, there were only 9 billionaires in UP, but by 2024, that number has increased to 36. The richest people come from cities like Noida, Kanpur, Agra, and Lucknow. Based on available data for 2024-2025, the list of the top 10 richest people in Uttar Pradesh for 2025 is as follows. Please note that their net worth may change over time.

1. Murli Dhar Gyan Chandani
   Net Worth: ₹14,000 Crore
   Industry: RSPL Group (Ghari Detergent)
   City: Kanpur
   Murli Dhar Gyan Chandani, along with his brother Bimal, founded the RSPL Group. Coming from a simple Sindhi family, he turned his business into a big name in the FMCG sector. Their famous product, ‘Ghari Detergent,’ is found in almost every home.
2. Bimal Gyan Chandani
   Net Worth: ₹9,000 Crore
   Industry: RSPL Group
   City: Kanpur
   Bimal Gyan Chandani, Murli Dhar’s brother and business partner, is one of the key pillars of RSPL Group’s success. His strategies helped the company grow to great heights, and together, they continue to lead the company to new levels of success.
3. Vijay Shekhar Sharma
   Net Worth: ₹8,000 Crore
   Industry: Fintech (Paytm)
   City: Aligarh
   Vijay Shekhar Sharma, from the small town of Aligarh, made digital payments popular in India. The success of Paytm made him one of the youngest billionaires. However, his business faced a major setback after the Reserve Bank’s restrictions.
4. Dinesh Chand Agarwal
   Net Worth: ₹5,400 Crore
   Industry: E-commerce
   City: Noida
   Dinesh Chand Agarwal founded IndiaMART, which is a leading B2B marketplace today. His platform has helped small and medium businesses thrive in the digital world.
5. Sachin Agarwal
   Net Worth: ₹4,800 Crore
   Industry: Fintech (Policybazaar)
   City: Noida
   Sachin Agarwal co-founded Policybazaar, which revolutionized the online insurance industry in India. His company now provides convenient insurance plans to millions of people.
6. Alakh Pandey
   Net Worth: ₹4,500 Crore
   Industry: Edtech (PhysicsWallah)
   City: Prayagraj (Now based in Noida)
   Alakh Pandey, who started teaching on YouTube, turned PhysicsWallah into a successful edtech unicorn. His success story inspires many new-generation startups. Recently, his company has acquired several other businesses.
7. Pradeep Kumar Jain
   Net Worth: ₹4,400 Crore
   Industry: Real Estate (PNC Infratech)
   City: Agra
   Pradeep Kumar Jain, the leader of PNC Infratech, has made significant contributions to infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, and other construction work.
8. Chakresh Kumar Jain
   Net Worth: ₹4,400 Crore
   Industry: Real Estate (PNC Infratech)
   City: Agra
   Chakresh Jain, co-head of PNC Infratech, has played an important role in the development of infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh, alongside his brother Pradeep.
9. Naveen Kumar Jain
   Net Worth: ₹4,400 Crore
   Industry: Real Estate (PNC Infratech)
   City: Agra
   Naveen Kumar Jain, the third member of the Jain family, is actively involved in the infrastructure business and continues to drive the company’s growth.
10. Yashovardhan Agarwal
    Net Worth: ₹4,000 Crore
    Industry: Food & Beverages (PriyaGold Biscuits)
    City: Noida
    Yashovardhan Agarwal, known for bringing PriyaGold Biscuits into every Indian home, is a big name in the food industry.

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