Punjab’s Money Magnates: 15+ Richest Personalities of the ‘Land of Five Rivers’ Included [2024 Updated List]

Delve into the financial landscape of Punjab as we unveil the top 15+ wealthiest individuals hailing from the region. From business moguls to entrepreneurs, this curated list sheds light on the economic powerhouses shaping Punjab’s prosperity.

These individuals have amassed substantial wealth through diverse ventures, contributing significantly to the state’s economy and beyond.

Join us on a journey to explore the success stories and financial prowess of Punjab’s richest personalities, showcasing their influence and impact on the socioeconomic fabric of the region.

Richest Persons from Punjab List

sl.no.	Name	Occupation
1	Rajinder Gupta	Indian Businessman
2	Sukhbir Singh Badal	Indian Politician
3	Akshay Kumar	Indian Film Actor
4	Harbhajan Singh	Indian Cricketer
5	Gurbaksh Singh Chahal	American-Indian Entrepreneur
6	Trishneet Arora	Indian Entrepreneur
7	Naresh Goyal	Indian Businessman
8	Sabeer Bhatia	Indian Entrepreneur
9	Ramesh Chandra	Indian Businessman
10	Gurdas Maan	Indian Singer
11	Babbu Maan	Indian Singer
12	Sunil Mittal	Indian Billionaire Entrepreneur
13	Jazzy B	Indian Singer
14	Avinash Gupta	Indian Businessman
15	Paritosh Kumar Garg	Founder and Chairman
16	S. P. Oswal	Indian Businessman
17	Onkar Singh Pahwa	Chairman and MD
18	Anoop Bector	Managing Director

1. Rajinder Gupta

Rajinder Gupta is an Indian businessman and chairman of Trident Group which is a business conglomerate headquartered in Ludhiana, Punjab. Rajinder  is also Chairman of the Corporate Advisory Board of Trident Limited.

Rajinder Gupta: Indian Businessman

2. Sukhbir Singh Badal

Sukhbir Singh Badal is an Indian politician who served many times as Punjab Chief Minister. Sukhbir Singh Badal is counted in one of the most impact full and powerful politicians.

Sukhbir Singh Badal: Sukha gappi

3. Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar is a Bollywood actor, producer and presenter which start his filmy carrier from 1991 and earn many achievements. He was born on 9 September 1967 at Amritsar, Punjab.

He is known as richest person from Punjab which currently residence is Mumbai, Maharashtra. He completed his education from Guru Nanak Khalsa College. Akshay kumar awarded with National Film Award in 2017, Padam Shri in 2009 and many other awards.

Akshay Kumar: Indian Film Actor

4. Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh Plaha is most successful bowler which plays in all formats of Cricket. He was born on 3 July 1980 at Jalandhar and also listed in Top richest person of Punjab. He got married in 2015 with actress Geeta Basra.

He also played a role in Bha Ji in Problem movie. First time he played from National side in 1998 and start his playing carrier from many domestic teams such as Punjab, Surrey, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super kings. His best bowling score is 8 wickets on 84 runs.

Harbhajan Singh: Indian Cricketer

5. Gurbaksh Singh Chahal

Gurbaksh Singh Chahal is a successful businessmen from India who is also known as American internet entrepreneur. Gurbaksh gained popularity by age 25 when he founded two internet advertising companies, ClickAgents and BlueLithium.

In addition, he is also Founder of BlueLithium, RadiumOne, Gravity4. He was born on 17 July 1982 at Tarn Taran Sahib, Punjab, India while his currently Residence is San Francisco, California. He is richest man who was born in Punjab and also a billionaire.

Gurbaksh Singh Chahal: American-Indian Entrepreneur

6. Trishneet Arora

Trishneet Arora is a successful businessman and one of the youngest ethical hackers of india who was born on 2 November 1993 at Ludhiana, Punjab. He is the CEO and founder of TAC Security, an IT security company. He is specialized in cyber security, ethical hacking and web defense.

He got success at the age of 19 when he established his cyber security company in 2012, He has also written books on cyber security, ethical hacking and web defense. He worked with very designated entities like Reliance Industries, Central Bureau of Investigation, Punjab Police and Gujarat Police.

Trishneet Arora earned so much fame and his fame converted into his wealth that is the reason that people also call him one of the richest person from Punjab.

Trishneet Arora: Indian Entrepreneur

7. Naresh Goyal

Naresh Goyal is known as Indian businessman and CEO of Jet Airways. He started Jet Airways in 1993. According to the IPO of Jet Airways, Forbes magazine, he is sixth most successful businessman and richest person who was born in Punjab on 29 July 1949.

Currently he is living in London, England, United Kingdom. Nivaan Goyal and Namrata Goyal are their children. Earlier, his net worth counted $1.9 billion.

Naresh Goyal: Indian Businessman

8. Sabeer Bhatia

Sabeer Bhatia popular businessmen and co-founder of Hotmail.com. He is a richest person who was born in Chandigarh on 30 December 1968. He gained popularity when he was founded hotmail and also know for Outlook.com.

He completed his education from The Bishop’s School, California Institute of Technology, Stanford University and got married with Tania Bhatia in 2008.

Sabeer Bhatia: Indian Entrepreneur

9. Ramesh Chandra

Ramesh Chandra is a chairman and founder of Indian Real estate company Unitech. He is famous businessman who was born on 1939 in Punjab. He completed his graduation in IIT Kharagpur form University of Southampton.

He married with Dr. Pushpa Chandra and has two children. He is residence of New Delhi. The net worth of Ramesh Chandra is 9.1 billion USD dollar.

Ramesh Chandra: Indian Businessman

10. Gurdas Maan

Gurdas Maan is known as a singer, actor, Songwriter and choreographer. He also famed as one of the most notable Punjabi Singer from Punjab. He start his carrier from 1980 with most popular song “Dil Da Mamla Hai.”

He wrote more than 305 songs for 34 Albums. He also reputed with Best Male Playback Singer at 54th National Film Awards. He was born on 4 January 1957 at Giddarbaha, Punjab.

Gurdas Maan: India Singer

11. Babbu Maan

Babbu Maan also known as Tejinder Singh Maan who is a popular Punjabi Singer, Actor, Songwriter and Producer. He was born on 29th March 1975 in Khant Maanpur, Punjab and started his carrier from 1997. He has released eight studio album from 1999.

He is one of the best richest person from Punjab with the net worth is more than $10 Million. Babbu Maan is an versatile singers, He recorded his first album Sajjan Rumaal De Geya in 1998.

Later he released many famous albums like Tu Meri Miss India, Saaun Di Jhadi, Ohi Chann Ohi Rataan, Pyass – In Search of Destiny, Mera Gham etc.

Babbu Maan: Indian Singer

12. Sunil Mittal

Sunil Mittal was born on 23rd October 1957, he is a famous Indian Billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises and he is also the Chairman of International Chamber of Commerce. Mittal started his entrepreneur journey in 1976 after completing his education from Harvad University and Punjab university, now he is a successful entrepreneur.

The enterprise has diversified its business in the sector of telecom, real estate, hospitality, insurance, foods, mall atc. Sunil Bharti Mittal is called Telecom tycoon because his Bharti Airtel is India’s largest mobile phone operator with approximate 400 million customers.

Sunil Mittal: Indian Billionaire Entrepreneur

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13. Jazzy B

Jazzy B is a Bhangra singer and songwriter who uses the Punjabi language. He is worth $50 million. Jazzy B was born in April 1975 in the Indian city of Nawanshahr, Punjab. When he was five, his family went to Canada, and he now lives in England. In 1993, Jazzy B released his first studio record, Ghugian Da Jorra.

Jazzy B: Indian Singer

14. Avinash Gupta

Avinash Gupta is an Indian who lives in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. He is the head of LUDHIANA HANDTOOLS AND FORGING ENVIROCARE PRIVATE LIMITED. Avinash Gupta is a part of four companies right now.

He is a member of RNGupta Steels Private Limited, Ludhiana Handtools And Forging Envirocare Private Limited, and Ludhiana Handtools and Forging Private Limited as the Managing Director of RN Gupta And Company Limited. All companies where Avinash Gupta has active roles have a total paid-up capital of 225,669,260.00.

Avinash Gupta has worked with 11 companies in the past, including Agb Infrastructure Private Limited, Ludhiana Hand Tools (R&D) Private Limited, and Ludhiana Hand Tools (R&D).

Avinash Gupta: Indian Businessman

15. Paritosh Kumar Garg

Paritosh Kumar Garg is the company’s founder and chairman. Happy Forgings Ltd is a high-tech company that makes auto parts for the forging business.

Paritosh Kumar Garg: Indian Businessman

16. S. P. Oswal

Indian businessman S. P. Oswal is currently in charge of the Vardhman Group. In 2010, the Indian government gave him the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award, for his work in the business and trade areas.

S. P. Oswal: Indian businessman

17. Onkar Singh Pahwa

During the 117th annual session of the PHDCCI in 2022, the speaker of the Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla, gave the Distinguished Entrepreneur Award to well-known city businessman Onkar Singh Pahwa.

Pahwa is the Chairman and Managing Director of Avon Cycles Limited. Pahwa’s company, Avon Cycles, is one of the biggest in the Indian bicycle business. Every year, they make 2.5 million bicycles. As a Management Trainee, Pahwa joined his family’s business.

He was in charge of setting up the export function and helped start shipping to Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.

Onkar Singh Pahwa: Indian businessman

18. Anoop Bector

Anoop Bector is the Managing Director and Director of both Mrs Bector’s Food Specialities Ltd. and Cremica Agro Foods Ltd. Mr Bector is also on the boards of Bakebest Foods Pvt Ltd., Mrs Bector’s Cremica Dairies Pvt Ltd., and Mrs Bector’s English Oven Ltd.

He is also a member of the management board at Punjab Agricultural University. Satish Chander Dhawan Government College is where Anoop Bector got his first degree.

Anoop Bector: Indian businessman

Conclusion

The illustrious list of Punjab’s wealthiest individuals highlights the diverse talents and entrepreneurial spirit prevalent in the region.

From industry titans like Rajinder Gupta and Akshay Kumar to cultural icons such as Gurdas Maan and Jazzy B, each person has left an indelible mark on Punjab’s economic and cultural landscape.

Their achievements serve as a testament to the region’s potential and dynamism, inspiring future generations to pursue excellence in their respective fields.

As stewards of prosperity and innovation, these individuals continue to shape Punjab’s trajectory towards greater economic growth and societal advancement, leaving a legacy that will endure for generations to come.

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