Mumbai Surpasses Shanghai in Number of Billionaires, New Report Reveals

Wednesday, 27 March 2024, 16:00

Mumbai, India has now taken the lead from Shanghai as Asia's city with the highest number of billionaires, reaching 92 individuals on the latest Hurun Global Rich List. With Beijing and Shanghai closely following, this shift marks a significant milestone for Mumbai's financial status. Globally, New York City continues to dominate as the city with the most billionaires. The rise in billionaire numbers is attributed to the development of Artificial intelligence (AI) and changes in wealth creation in China.
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Mumbai Surpasses Shanghai in Number of Billionaires, New Report Reveals

Mumbai Surpasses Shanghai in Billionaires

The city of Mumbai has officially surpassed Shanghai as Asia’s capital city with the most billionaires, according to a new Hurun Global Rich List 2024 report.

Indian Financial Status Rises

Mumbai, India’s financial powerhouse, now has 92 billionaires, closely edging out Beijing’s 91 and Shanghai with 87.

Global Rankings Shift

New York City remains at the top with 119 billionaires, while China continues to lead in total billionaire count with 814, despite a significant decrease.

AI's Role in Wealth Growth

The rapid development of Artificial intelligence (AI) has spurred wealth growth, contributing to over half of all new wealth this year, according to the report.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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