HSBC India and Hurun India today released the HSBC Hurun Global Indians List 2026, featuring 236 leaders across 200 of the world’s most valuable companies headquartered outside India.
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet, tops the list, with the company valued at US$4.2 trillion, followed by Microsoft’s Satya Nadella at US$2.6 trillion and Micron Technology’s Sanjay Mehrotra at US$1.4 trillion.
The combined value of the companies featured in the list has increased 53% to US$15 trillion from US$9.9 trillion in 2024. The companies collectively employ 5.3 million people, generate US$2.5 trillion in annual revenue and reported net profits of US$416 billion in 2025.
The 2026 edition features 89 new individuals and 76 new companies. Software & Services leads the industry representation with 53 companies, followed by Financial Services (31) and Healthcare (21). Artificial Intelligence makes its debut as a separate industry, with 18 companies valued at US$227 billion.
The list also highlights the growing global presence of Indian-origin leadership, with 58% of the individuals having completed their undergraduate education in India. The United States leads by country of residence with 177 entrants, while San Francisco tops the city rankings with 40.
Sandeep Batra, Head, International Wealth and Premier Banking, HSBC India, said: “Global India is a story of ambition beyond borders of people and enterprise connecting India with the world. It is not simply about success overseas, but about the opportunities these connections can create in both directions. At HSBC, we are helping clients bring their international ambitions to life, while staying connected to what matters at home.”
Anas Rahman Junaid, Founder and Chief Researcher, Hurun India, said: The reach of Global Indians is something most people experience without realising it. Whether you search on Google, watch a video on YouTube, send a message on WhatsApp, work on Microsoft Windows, ship a parcel with FedEx or use a Procter & Gamble product at home, the company behind it is led by someone of Indian origin. These are not companies we only read about; they are companies we use every day.”
