India's Billionaires Rise to 188; $382.4B Wealth Transfer Looms

• India's billionaire count increased to 188, according to the UBS Billionaire Ambitions Report 2025.
• India is set for a massive wealth transfer of nearly USD 382.4 billion to heirs over the next 15 years, the highest in South & East Asia.
• Inheritance-driven wealth will play a significant role in India due to many billionaires aged 70 and above.
• Globally, billionaire wealth reached a new record of USD 15.8 trillion, with 196 new self-made billionaires driven by diverse sectors.
• A global trend shows 82% of billionaires want their children to build independent careers rather than solely relying on inherited wealth.

Why It Matters: India's future economy will be shaped by an unprecedented wealth transfer.