Top 10 Richest People In Kerala In 2025
Kerala is loved for its cultural heritage and scenic landscape. Have you been to the place? Today, we will be talking about some of the business people from Kerala who have contributed to the economy globally. All these personalities are admired for common traits like spirit, innovation, and resilience, dominating sectors such as retail, technology, education, and healthcare.
1. M.A. Yusuff Ali
He is the chairperson and Managing Director of LuLu Group International, known for the LuLu Hypermarket chain. He was born and bought in Kerala but moved to Abu Dhabi in 1973 to join in uncle in his business.
2. T.S. Kalyanaraman
He is the founder of Kalyan Jewelers. You must have heard of his brand as it is one of the biggest retail chains in jewelry. He began his journey in 1993, and today he has more than 150 showrooms in India and the Middle East.
3. Kris Gopalakrishnan
He is the co-founder of Infosys, which is one of the leading consulting and IT services companies. He retired in 2014.
4. Sunny Varkey
He is the founder of GEMS Education, which is the world's largest operator of private k-12 schools. Sunny has carried to his parents' school in Dubai. It has more than sixty schools in the Middle East and North Africa.
5. Joy Alukkas
He is the chairperson and Managing Director of Joyalukkas Group. He started in 1987 with his first jewelry showroom in Abu Dhabi.
6. B. Ravi Pillai
He is the founder and chairperson of RP Group, which shows interest in hospitality, construction and healthcare.
7. Shamsheer Vayalil
He is the founder and chairperson of one of the largest healthcare service providers in the UAE, Burjeel Holdings. In 2023, his net worth was $3.7 billion, placing him among the richest young Malayalis.
8. P.N.C. Menon
He founded a real estate company, Sobha Ltd. It deals in luxury villas and apartments.
9. S.D. Shibulal
He is also one of the co-founders of infosys. He helped in the expansion and growth of the company in the international market.
10. George Alexander Muthoot
He is the Managing Director of Muthoot Finance. He has been responsible for the company’s expanding network to more than 4,500 branches all over India.