Hindujas crowned Britain’s richest family with a $47 billion fortune—5th year in a row – Firstpost

The Hinduja family has retained its position as the wealthiest family in the United Kingdom, with brothers Sanjay and Dheeraj Hinduja leading the business empire after the death of family patriarch Gopichand Hinduja. The latest Sunday Times Rich List places the family at the top once again, highlighting the enduring global strength of the Mumbai-headquartered Hinduja Group despite a major leadership transition.

The Hindujas continued to dominate the annual rankings with an estimated net worth of £38 billion, securing the top position for another year and reinforcing the family’s status as one of Britain’s most influential business dynasties.

The transition marks a significant moment for the conglomerate, which has undergone leadership changes following the deaths of elder brothers Srichand Hinduja in 2023 and Gopichand Hinduja in late 2025. Leadership responsibilities are now increasingly shifting to the next generation, with family members including Ashok Hinduja overseeing major operations in India.

Founded in 1914, the Hinduja Group has evolved into a sprawling multinational empire with operations spanning automotive, banking, energy, infrastructure and technology sectors. The group owns major businesses, including Ashok Leyland and IndusInd Bank, operates in more than 48 countries, and employs over 200,000 people globally.

The family’s footprint in the UK extends beyond business interests. Having moved its primary base to London in 1979 after years of operations in Iran, the Hindujas have become deeply embedded in Britain’s business landscape. Their high-profile London holdings include multiple residences near St. James’s Park and ownership of the landmark Old War Office building in Whitehall, redeveloped into the luxury Raffles London hotel.

However, the rankings also highlighted a potential warning sign for the British economy. Robert Watts, compiler of the Rich List, pointed to a growing trend of wealthy individuals leaving Britain, with many relocating to destinations such as Dubai, Switzerland and Monaco. The movement of high-net-worth individuals, he warned, could have implications for investment flows, tax revenues and broader public finances.