Hurun rich list surprises: Damani's wealth up 320%, Balkrishna makes debut

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While Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved has been giving multinational FMCG majors a run for their money, the wealth of its head Acharya Balkrishna is rising consistently. Now, Balkrishna has made it to the Hurun India Rich List for this year, as the eighth wealthiest Indian.

Another interesting fact about the rich list this year is the surge in the wealth of Radhakishan Damani, the founder of D-Mart stores.

While Balkrishna’s combined wealth is Rs 70,000 crore, Damani was the biggest gainer, with his wealth increasing 320%.

Haridwar-based, 45-year-old Balkrishna rose to the eighth position from 25th last year, after his