Billionaire Shake-up: Gautam Adani Reclaims Crown as Asia Richest Person. This is a major shift in the global wealth landscape. As of April 17, 2026, Gautam Adani has indeed overtaken Mukesh Ambani to reclaim his title as Asias richest person.The reshuffle was triggered by a surge in the share prices of the Adani Group’s infrastructure and energy entities, while Reliance Industries saw a slight cooling period.The Wealth Gap (April 2026)According to the latest data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index:| Billionaire | Net Worth | Global Rank | YTD Change || Gautam Adani | $92.6 Billion| 19th | +$8.1 Billion || Mukesh Ambani| $90.8 Billion| 20th | -$16.9 Billion |---Key Takeaways from the Shake-upInfrastructure Momentum: Adanis wealth growth