New Delhi. Bloomberg has recently released the list of the world’s 25 richest families. There is only one family name from India in this list and you will not be surprised at all to know it. The reason is that you have been hearing this name again and again and continuously. This family not only changed and expanded their decades-old business with time, but also made it so huge that today their business has a major role in the world economy.
It is guaranteed that you must have guessed the name of this family by now, yet let us tell you that this Indian family is the one and only Ambani family. If you look at the business of this family, you will see successful businesses in different sectors like the 7 colors of the rainbow. From old money to new money, their dominance in businesses like tech, fashion, oil and finance is being watched not only by the country but the whole world. Bloomberg has prepared this list on the basis of people doing business in different sectors and influencing the world economy. Obviously, the dominance of Ambani family’s business group Reliance Industries Limited is clearly visible in the world economy, that is why Bloomberg has included this name in its list. The Ambani family has achieved another achievement in this list too, by securing 7th position. So let’s see which families are included in these top 7 lists.
Walton family is the richest.
Waltons family is at number 1
At the top of Bloomberg’s list comes the name of the Waltons family, who have a major stake in the American retail store Walmart. This small store, which started in the year 1950 in Bentoville, Arkansas, has today achieved the status of the world’s largest retail store. Today this company provides service to 27 crore people of the world every week. Today this family has reached about 513.4 billion dollars (about Rs 46 lakh crore). His company now has more than 10,750 stores worldwide and the company’s revenue reached $681 billion last year.
Al Nahyan family is second in the list of rich.
Al Nahyan Family Number Two
The Al Nahyan family, which rules Abu Dhabi, has got second place in this list. This family owns most of the UAE’s oil reserves and their wealth is continuously increasing. This family is headed by the country’s President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Now this family has also started investing money in AI, crypto and other modern assets. Sheikh Tahnoon, an important member of the family, has created assets worth 1.5 trillion dollars worldwide and the total wealth of the family is around 335.9 billion dollars.
Al Saud family is the third name in the list of the rich.
Al Saud family has 213.6 billion dollars
The royal family of Saudi Arabia has got the third place in this list for their immense wealth. Oil reserves, which include big companies like Saudi Aramco, are a major source of income for this family. The head of the family and Crown Prince of Saudi Mohammed bin Salman has set up a chain of luxury hotels and other businesses across the country.
The Al Thani family of Qatar is the fourth richest family.
Al Thani at number four
Qatar’s royal family Al Thaniz has got fourth place in this list. Since the discovery of oil reserves in Qatar in 1940, the wealth of this family has been continuously increasing. Today, with $199.5 billion, the business of this family is growing rapidly in luxury goods, private banking and real estate. This royal family has great influence in world business and politics. Recently, this family has gifted a luxury Boeing 747 plane to American President Donald Trump.
The name of Harmez family also comes at number five.
Hermes family is fifth in the list
Hermes family has been placed at fifth position in the list with $184.5 billion. Raees has been running in this family for 6 generations, who are in the business of making luxury brand handbags and crafts. The name of this family came into limelight when due to the mistake of their manager, the family lost about 60 lakh shares of the company. However, the Hermez family earned it again and made a name for themselves again.
The Koch family ranks 6th in wealth.
Koch brothers also earned name
With $150.5 billion, the name of Koch family has also reached 6th place in Bloomberg’s list. Family business Koch Industries is today in the business of chemicals, oil and paper. Along with this, the family has also made a big name in the world of politics and philanthropy. Although the business of this family has now been divided, its influence still remains in the world.
Ambani family comes at 7th position in the list of top 25 rich.
Again comes the name of Ambani family
The name of Ambani family comes at 7th position in this list, whose total wealth is said to be around 105.6 billion dollars. Mukesh Ambani, MD and Chairman of Reliance Industries, expanded his business into telecommunications, retail and energy sectors along with oil refining. Reliance Industries was started by Dhirubhai Ambani in the year 1950. Today this family lives in Antilia, a 27-storey building which is ranked among the most expensive buildings in the world.
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