Meet India's Richest Woman, Who Once Surpassed Wealth Of Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani; Net Worth Rs 80,000 Crore, Has Political Power As Well

She was born on March 20, 1950, in Tinsukia, Assam, Savitri Jindal emerged from a modest middle-class Hindu Marwari family. Her journey into the world of business began in the 1970s when she married Om Prakash Jindal, a visionary industrialist. Om Prakash Jindal founded the Jindal Group, which became a major player in the steel and power sectors, marking the beginning of Savitri's remarkable rise in the industrial world. 

In August 2024, Forbes India named Savitri Jindal as the richest woman in the country with a net worth of $39.5 billion. The list highlighted the growing number of wealthy Indians, featuring 200 names compared to 169 last year. Rekha Jhunjhunwala followed her with a net worth of $8.7 billion. Savitri's financial success is a testament to her business acumen and leadership of the Jindal Group.  

Savitri Jindal is the chairperson of the Jindal Group, a conglomerate with interests in steel, power, cement, and infrastructure. Founded by her late husband in 1979, the group has grown into one of India’s leading industrial giants. Savitri's personal wealth includes diamond and silver jewellery worth Rs 20 crore, reflecting her enduring financial strength.  

Following the death of her husband in a helicopter crash in 2005, Savitri Jindal entered politics, continuing his legacy. She was elected twice as an MLA from the Hisar seat in Haryana, first in 2005 and then in 2009. Savitri also served as a minister in the Bhupinder Singh Hooda-led government. Her political journey saw a significant change in 2024 when she, along with her son Naveen Jindal, left the Congress and joined the BJP.

In 2023, Savitri Jindal’s wealth surged by an impressive USD 9.6 billion (Rs 80,000 crore), propelling her past business magnates like Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani. Her swift financial ascent gained widespread attention, cementing her status as one of India’s wealthiest and most powerful individuals. 

In the 2014 Haryana assembly elections, Savitri Jindal declared her net worth at Rs 108.17 crore, up from Rs 44 crore in 2009. In 2024, her son Naveen Jindal, who is now the BJP MP from Kurukshetra, reported assets totaling Rs 1,230 crore, according to the affidavit submitted to the Election Commission of India. This family wealth reflects the success of the Jindal Group’s business ventures over the years. 

Beyond her business achievements, Savitri Jindal is actively involved in philanthropy, focusing on improving education and healthcare. She has contributed significantly to building schools and medical institutions, reflecting her deep commitment to giving back to society and helping underprivileged communities. (Image Credit: File Photo)