HCL's Roshni Nadar Malhotra becomes India’s richest woman with Rs 2.84 lakh crore wealth: Hurun report

Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson of HCL Technologies, emerged as India’s richest woman, according to the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025, released on Wednesday. Making a debut on the list, she and her family secured the third spot with a wealth of Rs 2.84 lakh crore.

This marks a historic first, as a woman has entered the top three positions of the ranking. At 44, Roshni Nadar also became the youngest among the top 10 names on the list.

“For the first time, a woman entered the Top 3 of the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 — Roshni Nadar Malhotra debuted at No. 3, symbolising the multi-generational power of tech-driven wealth," said the Hurun list.


Malhotra is a graduate of the Kellogg School of Management, she has expanded HCL’s global footprint while strengthening its position as a leading IT services powerhouse.

Beyond business, she plays a key role in philanthropy through the Shiv Nadar Foundation, with a strong focus on education and social impact.

"Consistently ranked among the world’s most powerful women in business, Roshni represents a rare blend of technocratic leadership and social responsibility, underscoring her prominence in Indian industry," the Hurun list highlighted.

She joins 100 other women on the list, including 26 dollar-billionaires and self-made icons such as Nykaa's Falguni Nayar and Biocon's Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, proving women are now central catalysts in unlocking India’s economic potential.

Malhotra's debut at Rank 3 highlights the growing influence of technology-driven wealth in India and underlines a milestone moment for women in business leadership and wealth creation.