Pichai tops global Indian leaders’ list as Alphabet hits $4.2 trillion
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Bengaluru Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, has topped the HSBC Hurun Global Indians List 2026, with the company’s valuation reaching $4.2 trillion. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella ranked second, with Microsoft valued at $2.6 trillion, followed by Sanjay Mehrotra of Micron Technology at $1.4 trillion.
The list recognises people of Indian origin, irrespective of nationality, who have founded or lead some of the world’s most valuable companies headquartered outside India. Alphabet’s valuation surged 98%, overtaking Microsoft, whose value declined 17%.
Collectively, companies led by global Indians are now worth $15 trillion, up 53% since 2024. The top five account for $9.1 trillion, or 61% of the total, while the top 10 represent nearly 70%, at $10.5 trillion.
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