India ranks third after the US (870) and China (823) in billionaire count, with 284 billionaires. The number of UHNIs (net worth > ₹250 crore) grew from 100 in 2012 to 1,319 in 2023 and is projected to reach 19,908 by 2028. Cities like Udaipur, Vadodara, and Surat are leading this rise, outpacing metros in wealth growth.