In 2024, Walmart’s Walton family tops the list of the world’s richest families with a net worth of $432.4 billion, which is even ahead of Elon Musk’s personal net worth.
Among the top 10 richest families globally, some Indian business families have also secured their place. Notably, India’s wealthiest family, the Ambani family, has managed to make it to the top 10 of this prestigious list.
Walton Family Tops the List of Richest Families
The Walton family, owners of Walmart, tops the list with a staggering wealth of $432.4 billion, which is ahead of even the royal families of Gulf countries.
According to the Bloomberg Richest Family Index updated till December 10, the Walton family has retained its position at the top.
As of this date, the family’s wealth has increased by 80%, increasing their collective wealth by $172.7 billion. To put this into perspective, this is the equivalent of $473.2 million per day, or $328,577 per minute.
Ambani Family: India’s Wealthiest Family
The Ambani family, India’s richest, has secured the 8th spot in the list of the world’s richest families. With a net worth of $99.6 billion, the Ambani family’s wealth has been steadily growing over three generations.
His position in the top 10 on this prestigious list is largely due to the rising net worth of Reliance Industries and other group companies.
Mistry Family Also Secures a Spot on the List
The Mistry family, which has been managing the Shapoorji Pallonji Group for five generations, has also made it to the list. With a combined wealth of $41.4 billion, the family has ranked 23rd in the Bloomberg Richest Families Index.
World’s Richest Families in 2024
- Walton
- The Al Nahyan family
- Al Thani
- Hermes
- Koch
- Al Saud
- Mars
- Ambani Family
- Wertheimer
- Thomson
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