Hurun releases list of India's top 200 self-made entrepreneurs: Check top 10 founders of the millennia

IDFC FIRST Private Banking and Hurun India have unveiled the second edition of the 'IDFC FIRST Private & Hurun India’s Top 200 Self-Made Entrepreneurs of the Millennium 2024' list. Radhakishan Damani, the founder of Avenue Supermarts (DMart), led the list with a valuation of over Rs 3.4 lakh crore, reflecting a remarkable 44% growth.

This list celebrates entrepreneurs whose companies, launched after the year 2000, have transformed India’s business landscape.

Top 10 names


1. Radhakishan Damani (Avenue Supermarts)
2. Deepinder Goyal (Zomato)
3. Sriharsha Majety & Nandan Reddy (Swiggy)
4. Deep Kalra & Rajesh Magow (Makemytrip)
5. Abhay Soi (Max Healthcare Institute)
6. Yashish Dahiya & Alok Bansal (Policy Bazaar)
7. Bhavit Sheth & Harsh Jain (Dream11)
8. Nithin Kamath & Nikhil Kamath (Zerodha)
9. Harshil Mathur & Shashank Kumar (Razorpay)
10. Falguni Nayar (Nykaa)

Vikas Sharma, Head of Wealth Management & Private Banking at IDFC FIRST Bank, emphasised the significance of the report in spotlighting the achievements of India’s visionary entrepreneurs. "These business leaders embody resilience, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Through this publication, we celebrate their achievements and reaffirm our commitment to fostering the entrepreneurial spirit driving India’s growth story," he stated.

This year’s list is a testament to India’s entrepreneurial strength, showcasing individuals who have redefined industries, introduced disruptive solutions, and contributed to the nation’s economic progress.