Ambani or Adani? Which billionaire shares your sun sign - and what it means for you

Making it to the rich list involves hard work. And if you believe in a higher power, your astrological sign may have a role in your success as well. So, which horoscope rules supreme? And is your sign at the top?

Rich lists are all about the zeroes against the names of a select few. But what contributes to those zeroes? Legacy, family name, hard work, luck? Or perhaps something simpler: the stars that these billionaires were born under.

A recent rich list threw in an interesting data point alongside the rankings of the top 100 richest men and women in India: their zodiac signs. And the findings reveal which star sign gives us some of our wealthiest names.


Aries

Bold and ambitious. It’s no surprise that this fearless star sign is no.1.

Number of billionaires: 10
Total wealth: Rs 524,600 crore
Richest person: Mukesh Ambani (Rs 371,000 crore)

Taurus

They like the finer things in life. Pampering is always welcome for this ambitious lot.

Number of billionaires: 7
Total wealth: Rs 189,300 crore
Richest person: Cyrus Poonawalla (Rs 73,000 crore)

Gemini

The social butterflies of the zodiac are fearless thinkers. They are always driven to try something new.

Number of billionaires: 6
Total wealth: Rs 267,300 crore
Richest person: Lakshmi Mittal (Rs 114,500 crore)

Cancer

They may be perceived as reserved but those born under this star sign are also big ideators.

Number of billionaires: 8
Total wealth: Rs 263,300 crore
Richest person: Gautam Adani (Rs 71,200 crore)

Leo

Royal, spirited, vivacious. Roll out the carpet for the kings and queens of the celestial jungle.

Number of billionaires: 11
Total wealth: Rs 369,700 crore
Richest person: Azim Premji (Rs 96,100 crore)

Virgo

Logical, practical and meticulous. This star sign has an eye for detail and loves a good challenge.

Number of billionaires: 11
Total wealth: Rs 297,800 crore
Richest person: Shapoor Mistry (Rs 69,400 crore)



Libra

It’s the sign of aesthetics. They love balance and harmony in all aspects of life.

Number of billionaires: 6
Total wealth: Rs 150,100 crore
Richest person: Dilip Shanghvi (Rs 89,700 crore)

Scorpio

They are charismatic, know what they want and aren’t afraid to get it.

Number of billionaires: 4
Total wealth: Rs 87,400 crore
Richest person: Yusuff Ali MA (Rs 39,200 crore)

Sagittarius

Their search for knowledge is constant. They chase after geographical, intellectual and spiritual adventures.

Number of billionaires: 8
Total wealth: Rs 284,400 crore
Richest person: Srichand Hinduja (and family) (Rs 159,000 crore)



Capricorn

This sign possesses a combination of effervescence and strength. They know how to work and play in equal measure.

Number of billionaires: 8
Total wealth: Rs 125,000 crore
Richest person: Smita Crishna (Rs 44,600 crore)

Aquarius

They are rebels at heart, detesting conformity, conventionality and authority.

Number of billionaires: 8
Total wealth: Rs 205,800 crore
Richest person: Nusli Wadia (Rs 56,100 crore)

Pisces

Highly intuitive and sensitive, those born under this water sign, are fluid and easygoing.

Number of billionaires: 7
Total wealth: Rs 221,400 crore
Richest person: Uday Kotak (Rs 78,600 crore)


*Source: Barclays Hurun India Rich List 2018
**Zodiac signs for six names of the top 100 (Vinod Adani, Feroz Allana, Kavitark Ram Shriram, Romesh Wadhwani, Bharat Desai, and Shashi and Ravi Ruia) are not included in the list.

Money And Passion: What Bill Gates, Mukesh Ambani And Other Billionaires Spend On

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Billionaire Bill Gates revealed his two biggest indulgences in a talk show recently – a Porsche and a private plane. A look at other billionaires and their big money buys:

Billionaire Bill Gates revealed his two biggest indulgences in a talk show recently – a Porsche and a private plane. A look at other billionaires and their big money buys:

Mumbai residence

It’s still the most expensive residential property in the world after Buckingham Palace and the building was completed in 2010. It is the residence of Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and his family, and reportedly cost $2 billion, including the rate of the land on which it is built. The building has 27 storeys and is 173 meters high. The highrise sits on Altamount Road in Mumbai and includes space for a staff of 600.

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Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum

The Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum houses Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s collection of rare military crafts, tanks and other military items. The artifacts are from all over the world including Japan and Russia. Allen began acquisition and preservation in 1998 and the collection was opened to the public in 2004. The museum is run by a non-profit organisation that seeks to educate the public about planes.

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Necker island

Branson bought a private island in the Caribbean when he was just 28 years old, and within a few years pumped in millions and turned it into a fabulous resort. Branson’s island is called Necker Island and is spread out over 30 hectares. It boasts a ten-bedroom Balinese style-villa that can accommodate around 30 people and was purchased by Branson for just $180,000 in 1978, despite being priced around $6 million. Branson’s wedding to his second wife Joan Templeman happened on the island.

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Eclipse

Built by the German shipbuilder Blohm+Voss, Eclipse is the world’s second largest private yacht at 162.5 metres. Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich got the yacht after sea trials in December 2010. The luxury yacht needs a crew of 70 and has 24 guest cabins, a disco hall, two swimming pools and two helicopter pads. The yacht also comes with three launch boats and a mini submarine.

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No. 5, 1948

The Fintech Advisory founder is a well-known art collector. In 2006, he reportedly purchased Jackson Pollock’s ‘No.5, 1948’ for a staggering $140 million at an auction from producer David Geffen. The Mexican investor has denied the possession of the painting but many, including The New York Times, have said that the Pollock painting hangs in Martínez’s New York apartment, which is supposed to be one of the most expensive apartments in Manhattan.

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