Infosys shareholding boosts British PM Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata Murty's rank in Sunday Times Rich List

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, have ascended the ranks of the UK's wealthiest individuals in the latest edition of the 'Sunday Times Rich List,' thanks to Murty's lucrative shareholding in Infosys.

The couple, aged 44, have surged from 275th to 245th place in this year's list, boasting an estimated wealth of GBP 651 million. Their rise marks them as the "wealthiest occupants of 10 Downing Street" to date.

Murty's earnings notably outstrip those of her husband, with financial reports indicating Sunak earned GBP 2.2 million in 2022-23, compared to Murty's estimated GBP 13 million in dividends over the past year.


The Murty family's most prized asset is Akshata's shareholding in Infosys, an IT giant co-founded by her father, Narayan Murthy. The value of these shares has surged by GBP 108.8 million over the past year, reaching nearly GBP 590 million. Murty received approximately GBP 13 million in dividends during this period and is poised to collect an additional GBP 10.5 million this year.

Meanwhile, the 'Sunday Times Rich List' is spearheaded by the Indian-origin Hinduja family, whose wealth surged to GBP 37.196 billion, largely attributed to the opening of their luxury OWO Hotel in London.

The list also features other prominent Indian-origin figures, including Lakshmi N. Mittal of ArcelorMittal steelworks and Anil Agarwal of Vedanta Resources.

Despite these individual successes, the overall trend in the 36th edition of the Rich List indicates a decline in billionaire numbers compared to previous years. However, amidst this trend, former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney stands out as the first UK musician to attain billionaire status, reflecting a significant boost in his wealth over the past year.

The shifting dynamics within the Rich List underscore the evolving landscape of wealth in the UK, with individuals from diverse backgrounds contributing to its tapestry of affluence.