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India saw an 8.8 percent rise in high-net-worth individual (HNWI) wealth in 2024, witnessing 378,810 millionaires with a total wealth of $1.5 trillion by the end of last year, according to the World Wealth Report 2025 released recently.

About World Wealth Report 2025

It is released by the Capgemini Research Institute.
It covers 71 countries, accounting for more than 98% of global gross national income and 99% of world stock market capitalization.

Highlights of World Wealth Report 2025

The Global high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) population rose by 2.6 percent in 2024.
This increase was driven by the growth in the population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), which grew by 6.2 percent, as strong stock markets and AI optimism boosted portfolio returns.
- HNWIs are individuals with investable assets of $1 million or more, excluding their primary residence, collectibles, consumables, and consumer durables.
- HNWIs are segmented into three categories based on wealth bands: Ultra-HNWIs($30 million or more), Mid-Tier Millionaires ($5-30M), and Millionaires Next Door (USD 1-5M).
The data indicates that alternative investments, such as private equity and cryptocurrencies, are now an established presence in HNWI holdings, representing 15 percent of their portfolios.
Within the largest individual markets, the U.S. was the clear leader, adding 562,000 millionaires as the country’s HNWI population grew by 7.6% to 7.9 million.
This dominance in wealth extends across all tiers: 36% of the world’s centi-millionaires (those with over $100 million) and 33% of the world’s billionaires reside in the United States.
India and Japan were standouts in the Asia-Pacific region, with both countries registering 5.6% growth, adding 20,000 and 210,000 millionaires, respectively.
In contrast, growth in China was negative, with the HNWI population declining by 1.0%.
India saw an 8.8 percent rise in high-net-worth individual (HNWI) wealth in 2024, witnessing 378,810 millionaires with a total wealth of $1.5 trillion by the end of last year.
The report further highlights the presence of a growing segment of “millionaires next door,” with India counting 333,340 individuals in this category, holding a combined wealth of $628.93 billion.
At the pinnacle of wealth, India also saw 4,290 ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) by the close of 2024, collectively possessing $534.77 billion.