9 months ago
Hurun India Art List 2025 Released
The Hurun India Art List 2025 shows the top 10 richest Indian artists.
Anish Kapoor is the richest, with his most expensive piece sold for Rs 9 crore.
Krishen Khanna, the oldest at 100, saw a 140% increase in sales.
Sakti Burman, 90, had a 226% increase.
Gulam Mohammed Sheikh, Thota Vaikuntam, Paresh Maity, Manu Parekh, Anjolie Ela Menon, Jogen Chowdhury, and Laxma Goud are also on the list.
They are known for different styles and have seen significant sales growth.
Anish Kapoor tops the list with a 46% decline in turnover but Rs 9 crore most expensive piece.
Krishen Khanna, 100, saw a 140% increase in sales with his most expensive piece at Rs 9.26 crore.
Sakti Burman, 90, had a 226% increase in sales, known for blending French symbolism with modern art.
Gulam Mohammed Sheikh, a Padma Shri and Bhushan awardee, had total sales of Rs 23.7 crore.
Thota Vaikuntam, known for rural Telangana art, saw a 53% increase in sales.
- Who
- Top 10 richest Indian artists in 2025
- What
- Hurun India Art List 2025
- Where
- India
- When
- 2025
- Why
- To highlight the most successful living artists in India
Artistic Achievement
Commercial Success
Artistic Value vs. Market Value
Artistic Achievement
Artists are recognized for their creative contributions and unique styles.
Commercial Success
Artists are ranked based on their financial success and market turnover.
Key facts
- Anish Kapoor
- Top artist, Rs 9 crore most expensive piece, 46% decline in turnover
- Krishen Khanna
- Oldest at 100, Rs 9.26 crore most expensive piece, 140% increase in sales
- Sakti Burman
- 90 years old, 226% increase in sales, Rs 41.5 crore total sales
- Gulam Mohammed Sheikh
- Padma Shri and Bhushan, Rs 23.7 crore sales
- Thota Vaikuntam
- 53% increase, known for rural Telangana art
- Paresh Maity
- Youngest at 60, Rs 10.6 crore turnover
- Manu Parekh
- 86 years old, Rs 9.5 crore sales
- Anjolie Ela Menon
- Only woman, Rs 8.7 crore sales
- Jogen Chowdhury
- Rs 8.6 crore sales, known for 'Her Silver Throne'
- Laxma Goud
- Debut, Rs 7.8 crore sales, 44% growth

