2017’s Richest Person and How They Made Their Money: REVEALED!

27. Mukesh Ambani, 59 – Net Worth: $26.3

mukesh-ambaniThe first petrochemical mogul on the list, Ambani is also the first inheritor on the list. He took over his father’s company, Reliance Industries, when he died in 2002.

Reliance isn’t only interested in the petrochemical industry however, they also have investments in telecommunications, natural resources and retail. Ambani is also famous for owning that Mumbai mansion – you know the one which cost $1 billion to build, and stands at 27 stories tall.