DLF's Rajiv Singh Crowned India's Richest Real Estate Developer with ₹1.21 Lakh Crore Net Worth

According to the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025, Rajiv Singh of DLF has been identified as India's wealthiest real estate developer, commanding an estimated net worth of ₹1.21 lakh crore. The latest rankings, released in October 2025, highlighted Singh's dominant position in the property development sector.

Lodha and Raheja Follow Singh's Leadership

The report revealed that Mangal Prabhat Lodha and his family from Lodha Group secured the second position with accumulated wealth valued at ₹93,750 crore. Chandru Raheja of K Raheja Corp claimed the third spot with a net worth of ₹49,360 crore, while Vikas Oberoi of Oberoi Realty was ranked fourth at ₹42,960 crore. Basant Bansal and family from M3M rounded out the top five with wealth standing at ₹41,140 crore.

Real Estate Sector Commands ₹8.72 Lakh Crore Wealth Pool

The property development sector demonstrated substantial wealth generation, with the top 99 real estate leaders in India collectively accounting for ₹8.72 lakh crore in aggregated wealth. This year's edition featured 99 developers, representing an increase from the 91 developers included in the previous year's rankings. The upward trend reflected increasing wealth consolidation within the property development industry across the country.

DLF's Market Strength Drives Valuation Lead

Industry analysts attributed Singh's commanding lead to DLF's robust valuation strength and the broader appreciation of real estate valuations throughout India's growth corridors. The company's strategic focus on premium developments, including ultra-luxury projects like THE DAHLIAS in Gurugram, has significantly contributed to its market leadership position.

The findings underscored that real estate remains a significant engine of wealth creation, particularly in India's major metropolitan areas and emerging urban centers. The sector continues to attract substantial investments from both domestic developers and international stakeholders, reflecting confidence in India's long-term growth trajectory.