Australia (Commonwealth Union)_ The Australian Financial Review has unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 Rich List, spotlighting the top 200 wealthiest Australians. While familiar figures such as mining magnate Gina Rinehart, property titan Harry Triguboff, and tech entrepreneur Scott Farquhar once again dominate the upper echelons, this year’s list also underscores the rising influence of Indian-origin tycoons within Australia’s economic elite. Among the notable entries, four Indian subcontinent-origin entrepreneurs have secured positions within the top 100, marking a significant milestone in the country’s increasingly multicultural business landscape.
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Vivek Chaand Sehgal: Global Automotive Leader
At number 19, Delhi-born Vivek Chaand Sehgal stands out with a net worth of $8.05 billion. As the founder and chairman of Samvardhana Motherson International, Sehgal continues to steer one of the world’s largest auto parts manufacturers. Over the past year, the company recorded a 25% rise in revenue and expanded into the consumer electronics market through a strategic alliance with Japan’s Sanko. Despite headwinds from international trade tensions impacting the firm’s stock, Sehgal’s diversified business interests helped secure his strong position on the list.
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Vikas Rambal: Revolutionising Fertiliser Production
Ranked 31st is Vikas Rambal, a chemical engineer turned industrialist whose $6.4 billion fertiliser project on Western Australia’s Burrup Peninsula is set to redefine the nation’s agricultural supply chain. Rambal, who migrated from India over 30 years ago, now owns a 55% stake in the urea production facility via his company, Perdaman. The plant, currently under development and backed by Global Infrastructure Partners and other international financiers, is slated to commence operations in 2027. It aims to reduce Australia’s dependence on imported fertilisers while housing what will be the world’s largest ammonia plant.
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Robin Khuda: Tech Trailblazer Turned Property Developer
Making the cut at number 77 is Robin Khuda, the founder of AirTrunk, a hyperscale data centre provider. Khuda, originally from Bangladesh, gained prominence after selling the majority of his shares in AirTrunk during a $24 billion acquisition by global investment firm Blackstone. While that deal catapulted his fortune to $3.13 billion, Khuda has since shifted his focus toward residential property development, leveraging his tech-driven acumen to disrupt traditional real estate markets.
Maha Sinnathamby: Building a City from the Ground Up
Just behind Khuda, at number 82, is Maha Sinnathamby, a Malaysian-born entrepreneur best known for masterminding Greater Springfield in Queensland. Purchased for $7.2 million in 1992, the land has since been transformed into Australia’s largest masterplanned city. Over $18 billion has been invested in infrastructure to support this ambitious vision, including education, health, and technology hubs that serve as a model for future urban development.
From automotive innovation and digital infrastructure to large-scale urban planning and energy-efficient fertiliser production, these Indian-origin tycoons on Australia’s Rich List are not only reshaping industries but also symbolising the shifting face of Australian wealth. Their presence in the top 100 reflects a broader trend toward diversity in the nation’s most influential economic circles.
