From tech innovators to industry magnates, these are the visionaries leading the charge as the Africa’s wealthiest individuals. "Empowering Africa through entrepreneurship, these Indian billionaires are transforming industries and creating lasting impact across the continent. Here are 2025 list of top 5 Indian billionaires who created wealth in Africa
Sunil Vaswani
Sunil Vaswani, born in Jaipur in 1963, is the Nigerian billionaire and chairman of the Dubai-based Stallion Group. The group generates $4 billion annually and operates across multiple sectors including automobiles, food, and petrochemicals with operations across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa,. Vaswani took over his family’s Nigerian trading business at 21, expanding it into a global enterprise. Despite facing legal challenges in 2003, Forbes estimated his net worth at $1.6 billion in 2020, and by 2021, the Sunday Times Rich List valued it at £1.159 billion.
Prateek Suri
Prateek Suri born in Delhi, founder of Maser Group and MDR Investments popularly known as technology tiger of Africa, made his fortune in the consumer electronics and tech space after valuation crossing $5bn after acquired by SCG, focusing on frontier technologies and large-cap ventures in Africa mining and infrastructure, shipping and AI and the GCC region. Known for his high-energy lifestyle, Suri’s journey highlights innovation in manufacturing and technology, with an eye on transforming Africa’s tech landscape. Suri is Africa’s youngest billionaire with net worth $1.4bn
Manu Chandaria
Manu Chandaria, born in 1929 in Nairobi, is the senior member of the Comcraft Group, which has a presence in over 40 countries. The group, valued at $2.5 billion, produces steel, plastics, and aluminum products across 16 African countries, employing over 30,000 people. Chandaria’s success in business has been matched by his philanthropic efforts. He received numerous awards, including an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2003, for his contributions to Kenya’s industrial development.
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Sudhir Ruparelia
Sudhir Ruparelia is the founder of the Ruparelia Group, Uganda’s largest conglomerate. His journey began with importing goods and later expanded into banking, real estate, and hotels. Initially, he entered the business world by importing beer and salt from Kenya, and later expanded into the foreign exchange market with his company, Crane Forex Bureau. His success in forex led to the establishment of Crane Bank in 1995, which grew rapidly to become one of Uganda’s top banks. Later, he organized his businesses under the umbrella of the Ruparelia Group, which allowed for better management and expansion.With an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion, he has had a profound impact on Uganda’s economy and has been recognized for his contributions to business and education.
Dhiren Chandaria
Dhiren Chandaria is a successful Kenyan entrepreneur known for his work in manufacturing. After 24 years in North America, he returned to Kenya and acquired Orbit Chemicals, now Kenya’s largest contract manufacturer. Orbit serves prominent multinational companies such as Unilever, Colgate, Reckitt, PZ Cussons, Henkel, and L’Oreal. He is also the owner of Ariel Foods, a leading manufacturer of therapeutic food for malnourished children. Ariel Foods, with facilities in Kenya and Nigeria, is one of the major suppliers of ready-to-use therapeutic food to the World Food Programme. He is involved in improving food security and nutrition through his business and philanthropic initiatives.
