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India’s Ultra-Rich Population Could Exceed 25,000 by 2031
India has more than 19,000 people who each own over $30 million in assets.
A report says this number could rise above 25,000 by 2031.
Many became wealthier after companies launched IPOs, sold stakes or completed private equity deals.
As wealth grows, more families are creating special offices to manage their money.
The number of these family offices rose from about 45 in 2018 to nearly 300 by 2024-25.
These offices do more than protect money because they also invest in businesses and new projects.
They are putting money into areas such as technology, renewable energy and private companies.
Wealth is also spreading from major cities to smaller Indian cities.
Younger family members are helping shape longer-term investment decisions.
India’s UHNI population has surpassed 19,000 and could exceed 25,000 by 2031, according to a Julius Baer-EY report.
UHNIs are defined as individuals with assets of more than $30 million.
India’s family offices grew from about 45 in 2018 to nearly 300 by 2024-25.
IPOs, private equity exits and founder liquidity events are driving the expansion of family wealth.
Family offices are increasingly investing in alternatives, global markets and sectors such as artificial intelligence, renewable energy and semiconductors.
- Who
- India’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals, wealthy families and family offices.
- What
- India’s UHNI population and family-office ecosystem are expanding rapidly.
- Where
- India, including traditional wealth centres such as Mumbai and Delhi and increasingly tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
- When
- The UHNI population is currently above 19,000, with a projection of more than 25,000 by 2031; family offices reached nearly 300 by 2024-25.
- Why
- Successful IPOs, private equity exits, founder liquidity events and the formalisation of wealth management, succession and investment structures are driving the trend.
Key facts
- Current UHNI population
- More than 19,000 individuals
- UHNI definition
- Individuals with assets exceeding $30 million
- 2031 projection
- More than 25,000 UHNIs
- Family offices in 2018
- Around 45
- Family offices by 2024-25
- Nearly 300, mostly single-family offices
- Alternative investments
- About 40% to 45% of allocations in many family offices
- Billionaire population
- More than 200 in 2026, controlling nearly $1 trillion in wealth, according to the report
Quotes
Ashwin Patni
Head of wealth management solutions at Julius Baer India
“Family offices have emerged as one of the most transformative forces shaping India’s private capital ecosystem.”
firstpost.com
“family offices were moving beyond wealth preservation and becoming architects of India’s economic future.”
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