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Hinduja family again tops UK rich list as next gen brothers take over wealth mantle
India
Published on 15 May 2026
Their $ electric-linked Ashok Leyland surge helped push dominance
The Hinduja family has reclaimed the top spot on the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List, led by brothers Sanjay and Dheeraj Hinduja with an estimated £38 billion for a fifth straight year. Their rise continues despite global headwinds and follows the death of their father, Gopichand Hinduja, in November. The Sunday Times credits performance across the group, while noting Ashok Leyland’s near 40% share surge and IndusInd’s 14% gains. Foreign residents reshuffled the rankings amid UK tax changes.
- Sanjay and Dheeraj Hinduja lead the UK’s richest family at an estimated £38 billion
- It is their fifth consecutive year at the top of the Sunday Times Rich List
- The new crown follows Gopichand Hinduja’s death last November at age 85
- Ashok Leyland shares rose nearly 40%, reflecting investor optimism amid EV adoption
- Second place goes to David and Simon Reuben at about £27.97 billion
- UK Rich List total wealth reached £784 billion, up 1.4%, with entry level dropping to £340 million
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