Archive · 1 Jun 2025
India's Ultra-Rich Population Projected to Grow Fastest Globally
India is expected to have the biggest increase in very rich people worldwide.
Experts predict the number of ultra-rich individuals will grow by 50% by 2028.
This growth is fueled by a strong luxury market, set to increase by 15-20% in 2025, boosted by new stores and rising wealth.
India's economy is also doing well, recently surpassing Japan to become the world's fourth-largest.
Globally, the luxury market saw good growth until recently, but it is now slowing down, especially due to economic challenges in China, a major market for luxury goods.
India's UHNWI population is forecast to grow by 50% between 2023 and 2028.
The Indian luxury market is expected to grow by 15-20% in 2025.
Japan, the second-largest market in Asia for UHNWIs, will see a 12% growth in its wealthy population.
India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy.
The global luxury industry is experiencing a slowdown after strong growth from 2019-2023.
- Who
- Ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) in India
- What
- India's UHNWI population is projected to grow the fastest globally.
- When
- Between 2023 and 2028
- Where
- India
- Why
- Driven by structural and demographic shifts and an expanding retail sector.
- India's UHNWI Growth (2023-2028)
- 50%
- India's Luxury Market Growth (2025, projected)
- 15-20%
- Japan's UHNWI Growth (2023-2028, projected)
- 12%
- Japan's Luxury Sector Growth (2025, projected)
- 6-10%
- India's Nominal GDP (FY2026, projected)
- USD 4.187 trillion
- Japan's Nominal GDP (FY2026, projected)
- USD 4.186 trillion
- Global Luxury Industry CAGR (2019-2023)
- 5%