Market Surge Boosts Net Worths

On Tuesday, global stock markets saw a rise, leading to an increase in the net worth of 15 out of the top 20 richest people in the world. Among the beneficiaries, Elon Musk saw the most significant gain.

Elon Musk: Record Net Worth Growth

According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Elon Musk, who manages Tesla, SpaceX, and X, saw his net worth increase by $7.08 billion on Tuesday. With a net worth of $248 billion, Musk remains at the top of the billionaire list with no close competitors.

Jeff Bezos and Bernard Arnault’s Performance

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos holds the second position with a net worth of $202 billion, having gained $3.95 billion on Tuesday. French businessman Bernard Arnault is third with a net worth of $180 billion, although he has experienced a $27.8 billion decrease this year.

Mark Zuckerberg and Other Major Wealthy Figures

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg stands fourth with a net worth of $179 billion. He is followed by Larry Ellison ($168 billion), Bill Gates ($158 billion), Warren Buffett ($145 billion), Steve Ballmer ($144 billion), Larry Page ($136 billion), and Sergey Brin ($128 billion) in the fifth to tenth positions, respectively.

India’s Wealthiest: Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani

India and Asia’s wealthiest individual, Mukesh Ambani, is ranked 11th. On Tuesday, his net worth increased by $230 million to $111 billion. This year, Ambani’s net worth has risen by $14.4 billion.

Meanwhile, Gautam Adani of the Adani Group has reentered the $100 billion club. His net worth grew by $437 million on Tuesday, reaching $100 billion. However, Adani’s ranking has slipped two positions to 15th on the billionaire list.