# The number of billionaires in India is projected to rise by 51 per cent to 313 by 2031, up from 207 in early 2026.

*business · news · 2026-04-26 · Outlook Money*

## Key points

- India's billionaire population is projected to reach 313 by 2031, a 51 percent increase.
- India's billionaire growth rate will outpace both China and the United States by 2031.
- India's share of global billionaires will rise from 6.7 percent to nearly 8 percent by 2031.
- The number of Indian UHNWIs will grow from 19,877 to 25,217 by 2031.
- Commercial real estate is currently attracting record investments from Indian UHNWIs and family offices.

**Companies:** Knight Frank
**Countries:** India

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