India's first self-made billionaire woman, Roshni Nadar, has created history by securing a spot among the world’s top five richest women in the Hurun Global Rich List 2025. With a staggering net worth of ₹3.5 lakh crore ($42.7 billion), she has emerged as a powerhouse in the global business landscape!

💎 Who Are the World's Top 5 Richest Women?

1️⃣ Alice Walton (Walmart Heiress) – $112.5 billion
2️⃣ Françoise Bettencourt Meyers (L'Oréal Heiress) – $74.4 billion
3️⃣ Julia Koch & Family (Koch Industries) – $74.2 billion
4️⃣ Roshni Nadar (HCL Technologies Chairperson) – $42.7 billion
5️⃣ Jacqueline Mars (Mars Inc. Heiress) – $42.3 billion

🚀 The Rise of Roshni Nadar

Roshni Nadar’s journey to the billionaire club took a major leap when her father, HCL founder Shiv Nadar, transferred 47% of his holdings to her through a gift deed on March 6, 2025. This move made her the largest shareholder of HCL Technologies and HCL Infosystems.

🎓 Education – Northwestern University & Kellogg School of Management (MBA)
🏢 Leadership – CEO of HCL Corporation (since 2009), Chairperson of HCL Technologies (since 2020)
🌱 Philanthropy – Founder of The Habitats Trust, working for environmental conservation

💰 How Did She Build Her Fortune?

As the chairperson of HCL Technologies, Roshni Nadar played a key role in expanding the company’s global footprint. Under her leadership, HCL’s valuation skyrocketed, securing her a place among the wealthiest women on the planet.

🏆 A Role Model for India’s Young Entrepreneurs

Roshni Nadar’s meteoric rise proves that hard work, vision, and leadership can take you to unimaginable heights. She continues to inspire millions of young women worldwide to break barriers in business and technology.