By Hemant SharmaOne thing people like the most about India is how diverse it is, not just in terms of landscapes, wildlife, and things like that, nah, we’re talking about the people here. You see, you’ll see people from every religion and every background living here, TOGETHER. Though, often, it is a point of discussion that India’s wealth is very centralized or it is only the upper-class people that hold the most wealth in the country. This is somewhat true, no two ways about that, and if that’s something that got you thinking like which are the rich communities in India, then just keep on reading. Why exactly? Oh, that’s just because we’re about to share the list of the top 10 richest communities in India as of 2025, so, let’s just get to it.
1. Parsis
It is true that Parsis are a wealthy community with a large amount of assets. Really? Oh, no doubt, like, they are behind some of India’s biggest businesses. Like, Tata Group? Yes, it was started by a Parsi, Jamsetji Tata and is now one of the biggest companies in India, which was recently headed by none other than Sir Ratan Tata himself. You know what, have you heard of the Godrej family? Yes, they are Parsi too, like they’re big into real estate, consumer products and edibles, and industrial stuff right here in the country. And just like that, there are other Parsi companies whose biggest business names are, Shapoorji Pallonji and Wadia Group.
2. Jains
Without a single doubt, Jains are known for their sharp business sense, were you aware of that? For the most part, though, they have a major presence in stock trading, property and diamond sales and manufacture. You know who’s from this community and made it super rich right here in India? Yes, we’re talking about Gautam Adani, you know, who owns Adani Group, is one of the richest men in India and is a Jain. That’s it? Nah, well, you see, Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, helped build India’s IT sector. He is a Jain too. There are countless other examples, but overall, yes, this community is among the richest in the country, no two ways about that.
3. Sikhs
We all know by this point that most of the time, Sikhs are rich, especially if you live in the northern part of the country, you’d be well aware of that already. Like, Sikhs get their wealth through farming business worldwide trade, correct? Not just that though, you see, Sikhs were able to do a lot of fruitful business outside India because of their global trade. That’s it? Nah, well, Sikhs have also ventured into real estate, transport, and international trade, establishing significant businesses. For example, Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga is a Sikh, and so are the Singh brothers, who owned Ranbaxy and Fortis Healthcare.
4. Upper Caste Hindus (Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Kayasthas)
Upper caste Hindus got 41% of the total wealth in India despite forming just 22% of the total population, you know? And if you’re wondering, yes, this group includes Brahmins, Kshatriyas, and Kayasthas. Just saying! Though, often, they have been owners of land, scholars, and government leaders. Often, that’s the world to note here! Like, nowadays, we see that they are directing today’s major companies in India and tech. Sundar Pichai (CEO of Google) and Satya Nadella (CEO of Microsoft) are both Brahmins.
5. Banias
It is not a hidden secret at all that Banias are famous for their business skills, we all know that by this point, right? Like, if you’re wondering who is one of the biggest examples of that, well, just know that this group is Mukesh Ambani’s (of Reliance Industries) origin. How about that now? On top of that, so is Uday Kotak, who started Kotak Mahindra Bank. Remember him? That’s it? Nah! You see, the Birla Group, the cause of many social evils, is also Bania.
6. Punjabi Khatris
Punjabi Khatris are a successful community that is much better at a lot of different things like business, trade, entertainment and whatnot. What’s an example of that? Well, you see, many famous faces of Bollywood, like Raj Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, and Karan Johar, belong to this community. But it’s not only films, both big business leaders like Sunil Mittal who started Bharti Airtel, and the Oberoi family who runs luxury hotels are Khatris too, just know that for now.
7. Sindhis
We wouldn’t be completely wrong if we say that Sindhis have the natural aptitude for business and money making. Get it? Like, the Hinduja Group is one of the largest multinational business groups based in India, and yes, the owners and founders are Sindhis. Sure enough, it is true that in the wake of Partition, many Sindhis started from ground zero but quickly regained riches. And as of 2025, yes, a good number of real estate developers, hotel owners and trading firms in India are Sindhis.
8. Rajputs
Coming up next, well, yes, in a way, Rajputs have historically been large landowners. Much of their wealth comes from agriculture and land ownership. Lately, they’ve branched into business, politics, and hospitality among other areas, which is just impressive. A ton of Rajput families have turned their decades-old palaces into first-class hotels, which earn a lot of revenue. Though, in recent years, they have shifted towards business, politics, hospitality etc.
9. Christians
Christians in India? Yes, there are as many as 27 million Christians in India, and they sure are a super important part of the country, but it has been seen that they’re among the richest communities in the country as well. Usually, though, Indian Christians earned wealth through business, medicine, education, and other institutions. If you want an example, well, just know that the Muthoot family controls one of India’s biggest financial businesses, Muthoot Finance.
10. Marwaris
And sure enough, you should know that Marwaris rule business and finance in India. For example, Radhakishan Damani of DMart and Harsh Goenka of RPG Group are both Marwaris. They are major players in banking, retail, and investments. The contribution of Marwaris in the development of the stock market and trade in India has been huge, there is no denying that.
Conclusion
There you have it. Just keep one thing in mind, we aren’t here to support any kind of stereotypes, nah, we’re here to let you know about generally, which are the richest communities in India. That’s all!