New Delhi, April 7, 2025 – The recent imposition of sweeping tariffs by former U.S. President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through global financial markets, with India’s five wealthiest billionaires collectively losing nearly $10 billion in a single day. The stock market crash, driven by escalating trade tensions, has left Indian investors significantly poorer, with an estimated ₹14 lakh crore wiped out.
According to Forbes’ real-time billionaire tracker, Mukesh Ambani, India’s richest individual, saw his fortune dip by $2.9 billion, bringing his net worth to $88.4 billion. Gautam Adani followed closely, losing $2.8 billion, reducing his wealth to $57.6 billion. Savitri Jindal and family experienced a $2.3 billion decline, while Shiv Nadar and Dilip Shanghvi faced losses of $902 million and $632 million, respectively.
The tariffs, part of Trump’s “reciprocal trade” policy, have sparked a global market meltdown, with customs officials already enforcing a 10% baseline tariff on imports from over 180 countries. Higher levies on goods from 57 major trading partners are set to follow, further intensifying economic uncertainty.
As markets reel from the impact, analysts warn of prolonged volatility and potential repercussions for India’s economic growth. The situation underscores the interconnectedness of global trade and the far-reaching consequences of protectionist policies.
