Hinduja Family's Wealth Rises To £38 Billion, Tops UK's Rich List Under Next-Gen Brothers

Last Updated:May 16, 2026, 02:52 IST

Hinduja family tops 2026 Sunday Times Rich List with 38 billion pounds, UK billionaires rise to 157, Christopher Harborne debuts sixth.

The Hinduja family has retained its position as the UK’s richest family for the fifth consecutive year, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. The family’s wealth rose to £38 billion (nearly 4.86 lakh crore) from £35.3 billion last year despite global economic uncertainty.

The business empire is now led by brothers Sanjay and Dheeraj Hinduja following the death of Gopichand Hinduja.

The Hinduja Group operates across 38 countries with businesses spanning mobility, banking and financial services, digital technology, media, healthcare, energy, lubricants, specialty chemicals, real estate and trading.

“Sanjay, 62 this month, chairs Gulf Oil International while Dheeraj, 54, oversees the automotive giant Ashok Leyland. The latter has had a strong year, with the share price soaring by almost 40 per cent as more Indian motorists transition to electric vehicles," the newspaper said.

The report also explained gains for IndusInd Bank over the past year. “Indusind, the Mumbai-based banking and financial services group, has also had a decent 12 months. The shares here are up 14 per cent since last year," it stated.

The number of billionaires in Britain increased marginally to 157 this year from 156 in 2025, reversing the recent downward trend, according to the annual rich list.

Businessman and investor Christopher Harborne was among the biggest new entrants, securing the sixth spot with an estimated net worth of £18.2 billion. He has recently been in the spotlight for making record political donations to Reform UK.

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