See, by this point, we all know that rich politicians in India are a thing, and nobody can deny that. Like, when we think of a politician in India that is powerful, then of course, he/she will be rich as well. Though we can talk on and on about how they accumulate wealth after they become politicians in all the unethical ways, but there are a few politicians who clearly put out their wealth data for the general public to see before the elections. And that is precisely how we know who the richest politicians in India are as of right now. So, if you’re intrigued enough, then just keep on reading this post of the top 10 richest politicians in India as of 2025. Alright, here we go then.
1. B. Parthasaradhi Reddy – ₹39,200 Crore
Very easy at number one, with B. Parthasaradhi Reddy, you know, the wealthiest politician of India at the moment, and just so you know, his story starts not as a politician but as a pharmacist. He founded the Hetero Group, one of the biggest names in the Indian pharma industry. He represents Telangana in Rajya Sabha, and with declared assets worth a staggering ₹39,200 crore, he stands in a class of his own. Barely any politician can come close to him in wealth in the country.
2. Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani – ₹5,705 Crore
There comes Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, second on this list, being a Union Minister, seems a little out of character. Through UWorld, an EdTech platform that millions of students have used worldwide, he made his riches in the United States. Yes, that’s true! Dr. Pemmasani actually comes from Guntur in Andhra Pradesh and now possesses assets worth ₹5,705 crore, placing him among the wealthiest first-time MPs in Indian political history. And that in itself is a thing that made Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani a popular name in Indian politics in recent times.
3. Jyotiraditya Scindia – ₹3,791 Crore
Next up, well, born a royal, Scindia brings heritage and money to the table as the Union Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel. Well, whoever follows his work knows at least this basic fact about him, too. As per how rich he is, well, his declared assets are worth ₹3,791 crores, you know, an amount accrued largely through ancestral properties, including the famed Jai Vilas Palace in Gwalior, that have enabled him to stake his claim in politics. The 2020 party-switch only made him more powerful.
4. Parag Shah – ₹3,383 Crore
Sure, we get it, like, Parag Shah has not been a national name like others on this list. However, he was topping the charts for all these years in terms of personal wealth. The 3,383 crore assets of Parag Shah, an MLA from Ghatkopar East in Mumbai for the BJP, were declared by him. At present though, if we talk about him, well, he is a real estate tycoon by profession, and sure enough, continues to dominate the politics and property world of Maharashtra with quiet consistency.
5. Alla Ayodhya Rami Reddy – ₹2,577 Crore
Alright, so, fifth on the list, Alla Ayodhya Rami Reddy, is a Rajya Sabha MP from Andhra Pradesh and the founder of Ramky Group, a huge player in infrastructure and environmental services. Like, if you have heard this name before, at least this much you should know before knowing anything else about him, right? Though, talking about the richness here, you see, with assets worth ₹2,577 crore, he turns out to be one of the few politicians who keep business going to get translated into one of the highest asset declarations in Parliament.
6. Naveen Jindal – ₹2,482 Crore
Much does he weigh in public life and the steel industry, even if he doesn’t have a seat in Parliament anymore, Naveen Jindal is still among the richest people of the country. At the moment, though, he is the chairman of Jindal Steel & Power, and his declared wealth is ₹2,482 crore. This also includes him in the notoriety of having made the act of legalizing for Indian citizens the right to display the national flag, but he still continues to keep a sound presence in both corporate and national spaces.
7. Kompella Madhavi Latha – ₹2,180 Crore
Oh well, in 2024, she hit the headlines by directly challenging the MP longest in office for Hyderabad, but Kompella Madhavi Latha’s name is known for more than that. Assets declared at ₹2,180 crore place her amongst the richest women in Indian politics. Oh, you know, that’s where her riches mostly come from: real estate and educational ventures, thereby giving her both economic and social capital in the state of Telangana.
8. D.K. Shivakumar – ₹1,413 Crore
Eight D.K. Shivakumar. Presently, though, he is Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister, but he is a key player in state politics with assets worth ₹1,413 crore. And just so you know, as of 2025, he is also the president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee. His assets are more or less from real estate, education, and hospitality industries, you know, kinda silent but strong.
9. K.H. Puttaswamy Gowda – ₹1,267 Crore
Well, if you have been following this list from the very start, you’ll know that K.H. Puttaswamy Gowda is the only independent MLA from this list as he represents the Gauribidanur constituency in Karnataka. His declared assets amount to ₹1,267 crore, which surprises many people since he is kinda low-profile. Though, just keep in mind that he earns it mainly through agriculture, land ownership, and local investment throughout the state.
10. Priya Krishna – ₹1,156 Crore
Closing the list is yet another one of the youngest and richest legislators in the country: Priya Krishna, a Congress MLA from Govindarajanagar in Bengaluru. As for how rich he is, well, his total worth amounts to ₹1,156 crore. Coming from a politically active family, he’s made a name for himself through real estate and has consistently ranked high in asset declarations over the years.
Conclusion
There you have it. These are by far the richest politicians in India that not a lot of people know about. But now you do, and this should give you a perspective on things like how the actual rich politician became rich through their background and businesses instead of accumulating wealth in unethical ways.
