Roshni Nadar Becomes India’s Richest Woman, Surpassing Nita Ambani, Isha Ambani
Roshni Nadar Malhotra, the daughter of HCL Technologies founder Shiv Nadar, has ascended to the top as India's wealthiest woman. With a controlling stake in HCLTech, she has also become the richest woman in Asia and the fifth richest globally, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Musmbai. Roshni Nadar Tops India’s Wealthiest Women List. In a historic move, Roshni Nadar Malhotra has become India’s richest woman, overtaking prominent business figures such as Nita Ambani, Isha Ambani, Azim Premji, and Narayana Murthy. The milestone follows a substantial transfer of shares from her father, Shiv Nadar, making her the majority stakeholder in HCL Tech.
Shiv Nadar Transfers 47% Stake to Roshni Nadar Shiv Nadar, the visionary founder of HCL Technologies, has transferred a significant 47% stake in two key promoter entities—Vama Sundari Investments (Delhi) and HCL Corporation—to his daughter, Roshni Nadar Malhotra.
With this transfer, Roshni now holds a controlling 57.33% stake, while Shiv Nadar’s ownership has reduced to 4%. Roshni Nadar Now 3rd Richest in India According to the Bloomberg Billionaires India List, Roshni Nadar Malhotra has also secured the third position among India’s wealthiest individuals, surpassing her father.
With a net worth of $35.9 billion, she follows Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani ($88.1 billion) and Adani Group’s Gautam Adani ($68.9 billion) in the rankings.
HCL Technologies’ Promoter HoldingsFollowing the stake transfer, Roshni Nadar has solidified her control over HCLTech, with Vama Sundari Investments and HCL Corporation collectively holding a 44.34% stake in the company as of December 2024. The transfer was officially recorded through a regulatory filing on March 6, 2025.
Roshni Nadar: A Global Business Leader Apart from being India’s richest woman, Roshni Nadar Malhotra has also emerged as the wealthiest woman in Asia and ranks as the fifth richest woman globally, reinforcing her influence in the business world.
Roshni Nadar’s rise to the top underscores the growing influence of women in the corporate world. With her expanded leadership role in HCLTech, she is set to drive the company’s growth and innovation on a global scale. Stay tuned for further updates on India’s business elite.
