Mukesh Ambani is the Richest Indian : Forbes Magazine

Forbes magazine has released a list of the 100 richest Indians which is topped by Mukesh Ambani for the third year in-a-row leaving behind L N Mittal and Azim Premji. RIL Chairman's total worth is estimated at USD 27 billion and total worth of top 100 richest Indians are USD 300 billion this year compared to USD 276 billion last year.

There are also rise in the number to billionaires to 69 this year from 52 last year. This is all the result of country's booming economy and a rally in the stock market. The second richest Indian is Lakshmi Mittal whose total worth is estimated at USD 26.1 billion as he retains his second position.

Third Richest Indian Azim Premji has increased to USD 17.6 billion from USD 14.9 billion last year, taking the third place from Mukesh Ambani younger brother Anil Ambani who has slipped to sixth position now.

Essar Energy brothers Shashi and Ravi Ruia sit at the fourth spot with USD 15 billion courtsey their IPO in London which raised them huge USD 1.85 billion.