4. Kushal Pal Singh
$35 billion/Delhi
76. Married, 3 children
Inherited real estate developer DLF from father-in-law, built it into India’s largest. DLF’s much delayed offering took place in June; stock up 60% since, making him world’s richest real estate baron. Son Rajiv, daughter Pia oversee daily operations.
3. Anil Ambani
$45 billion/Mumbai
48. Married, 2 children
Biggest asset is 66% stake in telecom venture Reliance Communications. Other interests include India’s largest mutual fund. Still feuding with Mukesh: since 2005 split, has taken him to court. Recent ruling gives brothers 4 months to renegotiate a gas-supply agreement. Complained to stock market regulator that Reliance Industries was trying to sabotage his proposed listing of Reliance Power.