Bengaluru, also known as the Silicon Valley of India, is home to many of the country’s top entrepreneurs and multi-million dollar companies. It’s a city known for its growing IT sector, startup scene, real estate success stories, as well as tech, health care, financial, and infrastructure sectors. In 2026, we see that the list of the richest in the city is a mixture of the old industrial guard and the new age entrepreneurs.
Dilip Azim Premji.
Azim Premji is still at the top of the list as the richest man in Bengaluru. As the former CEO of Wipro, he turned the company into a global IT giant. Known for his simple lifestyle and philanthropy, Premji has given out a large part of his wealth to educational causes.
Irfan has Razack as a surname.
Prestige Group’s chairman, Irfan Razack, is a key figure in the real estate field. He has developed what are to date some of the most recognised residential and commercial projects in India, which in turn has made him one of the city’s richest men.
Nikhil K.
Co-Founder of Zerodha, Nikhil Kamath, is the epitome of the new generation entrepreneur. He has transformed stock trading in India through his fintech platform, which also has a low-cost model, thus bringing investment to a larger audience.
Nandan Ravi Nilekani.
Nandan Nilekani, who is a co-founder of Infosys, is a key player in India’s IT transformation. Also, beyond his success in the corporate world, he played a key role in the Aadhaar project, which in turn contributed to India’s digital infrastructure.
Kiran Mahulwark Shaw.
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, who is the founder of Biocon, is the epitome of success for Indian women entrepreneurs. She has done very well in the biotechnology field and is also in the process of growing her global footprint.
N. R. Narayana Murthy.
Another of the founders of Infosys, Narayana Murthy, is also a part of it and is known for his great leadership and ethics in business. He put in place the base for India’s IT growth.
Senathipathy Gopalakrishnan.
Popularly known as Kris, he is also a founder of Infosys. He has played a key role in shaping India’s tech landscape and is also an investor in innovation and startups.
Kamath, which is the family name of Nithin.
Nithin Kamath, who is the co-founder of Zerodha and brother of Nikhil Kamath, is also a key name on the list. We did see in the case of him and his brother, they founded what is today India’s largest retail brokerage firm.
Rao G. M.
G. M. Rao, the founder of GMR Group, has built his fortune in infrastructure development, which includes airports and energy projects. He has been key in the development of modern India’s infrastructure.
Ranjan Pai.
Ranjan Pai, who heads the Manipal Group, is a key player in health care and education. His institutions have grown in India and in other parts of the world, which has made him one of Bengaluru’s richest.
Conclusion
In 2026, Bengaluru’s rich list will present a picture of the city’s diverse economic health. From IT giants such as Azim Premji and Narayana Murthy to today’s entrepreneurs like Nikhil Kamath, the city is still very much a hub of innovation and wealth creation. Also included will be real estate leaders like Irfan Razack and health care pioneers like Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, who also report how many sectors play a role in the city’s success.
What is very much the case is that a large number of these billionaires do not just have an eye on wealth but also on social impact. Philanthropy, innovation, and nation-building are at the core of what they do. In the case of Bengaluru’s rise as a global tech and business centre, we see this play out, which in the coming years will include more new entrepreneurs and visionary leaders.
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