They Came with Dreams — Now These 10 Indian-Americans Control Billions

USA (Commonwealth Union)_ Indian-American entrepreneurs are emerging as a powerful force in the American business world, pioneering innovation in technology, cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, and finance. In 2025, ten brilliant individuals of Indian descent have built vast fortunes and developed companies and ideas that are transforming the global economy. These tech leaders have a distinct combination of Indian origin, American opportunity, and world-class vision. Their journey, characterized by determination, inventiveness, and a strong belief in potential, provides an inspiring story of how immigrants continue to contribute to the future of the United States. Here is an exclusive look at the top ten richest Indians in America this year. The list includes the following Indian Americans in the top 10 ranks: 1. Jay Chaudhry; 2. Vinod Khosla; 3. Rakesh Gangwal; 4. Romesh T. Wadhwani; 5. Rajiv Jain; 6. Kavitark Ram Shriram; 7. Raj Sardana; 8. David Paul; 9. Nikesh Arora; 10. Sundar Pichai.

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1. Jay Chaudhry

Jay Chaudhry, founder and CEO of cloud-based cybersecurity firm Zscaler with a net worth of $17.9 billion, leads this year’s list as the richest Indian-American. He hails from a small village in Himachal Pradesh, India, and moved to the US for his higher education. Eventually, he landed in cybersecurity, and transformed how businesses protect themselves online. Furthermore, with the rise of online businesses, Zscaler emerged as a major player in securing the digital infrastructure, contributing to Chaudhry’s meteoric rise in wealth.

2. Vinod Khosla

Vinod Khosla, the founder of Sun Microsystems and Khosla Ventures, has a $9.2 billion net worth and is one of Silicon Valley’s early leaders. After co-founding Sun Microsystems, he founded Khosla Ventures, which invests in innovative entrepreneurs in fields such as renewable energy, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence. Khosla’s vision has helped him become one of America’s most recognized and wealthy venture capitalists.

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3. Rakesh Gangwal

A veteran of the US aviation industry, Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of IndiGo Airlines with a net worth of $6.6 billion, used his experience to help launch IndiGo, which quickly became India’s top airline. Although he lives in the United States, his impact on world aviation is evident. His flair for operational efficiency and strategic vision transformed a low-cost carrier into a juggernaut, earning him a place among America’s wealthiest Indians.

4. Romesh T. Wadhwani

Romesh Wadhwani, the creator of SymphonyAI and a philanthropist worth $5.0 billion, rose to prominence by betting early on artificial intelligence. His company, SymphonyAI, creates AI-powered solutions for healthcare, retail, and financial companies. He is also recognized for his humanitarian work with the Wadhwani Foundation, which promotes entrepreneurship, skill training, and education in impoverished and developing countries, particularly India.

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5. Rajiv Jain

Florida-based Rajiv Jain founded investment management firm GQG Partners with a net worth of $4.8 billion. His global investment firm is known for its contrarian strategy and smart, long-term bets in emerging markets and energy. Jain has earned a reputation for outperforming traditional institutions by trusting his instincts and resisting market trends. His disciplined approach has grown his firm and his fortune.

6. Kavitark Ram Shriram

Kavitark Ram Shriram, an early investor in Google and Sherpalo Ventures with a net worth of $3.0 billion, is an accomplished digital investor. As one of Google’s early investors, he recognized the company’s potential before others. Currently, he collaborates with Sherpalo Ventures to invest in and coach the next generation of software startups. Known for his low-key demeanour and powerful influence, Shriram hails from Chennai and has strong ties to Silicon Valley.

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7. Raj Sardana

Raj Sardana, CEO of IT & Digital Services firm Innova Solutions with a net worth of $2.0 billion, leads his rapidly growing IT and consulting firm that serves large corporations in sectors like healthcare, banking, and telecom. Sardana’s quiet and deliberate approach has allowed him to slowly build the firm, transforming it into a worldwide player in enterprise technology and ensuring his place as one of the US’s richest Indian entrepreneurs.

8. David Paul

With a net worth of $1.5 billion, David Paul, the founder of Globus Medical, has revolutionized the industry. Globus Medical is a company that manufactures innovative spinal implants and surgical tools. Paul has an engineering degree with a passion for innovation, and his major objective has always been to use technology to enhance patient lives. His accomplishments in medical technology have earned him both professional prominence and significant wealth.

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9. Nikesh Arora

Nikesh Arora, CEO of cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks, is worth $1.4 billion and has previously worked for Google and SoftBank. Under his efficient leadership, the firm grew rapidly, with expansion in AI and cloud security technologies. Furthermore, Arora’s strategic investment in next-generation cybersecurity has earned considerable returns, thereby multiplying both the company’s market worth and his personal fortune.

10. Sundar Pichai

Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google and Alphabet Inc., has a net worth of $1.1 billion. He is a native of Chennai. As CEO of Alphabet Inc., he oversees the most powerful ecosystem in the tech world, Google. This tech includes both artificial intelligence programs and the search industry. His steady leadership through major industry shifts, such as the rise of AI and security over data privacy, has earned him a global reputation and a permanent place among America’s top billionaires of Indian origin.

A legacy beyond wealth

These top ten Indian-American billionaires have earned vast fortunes and have made huge impacts on their respective businesses. They have revolutionized the tech and business world and inspired the next generation of innovators and have shown the world what can be achieved when talent, vision, and opportunity come together. Their stories inspire and motivate the Indian community throughout the world. And for America, they are yet another reminder of the long-term value that immigrant entrepreneurship offers to the country’s economy.