Live · No. 35 · The DDW Heirs List
Rishad Premji’s Net Worth in 2026, and What He Stands to Inherit
Updated 10 Nov 2026
$8.2bn
Azim Premji · Forbes, 10 Nov 2026
Forbes puts Azim Premji at $8.2bn. Rishad already runs Wipro, and his father has committed large parts of his Wipro stake to philanthropy, so how much passes to Rishad is unclear.
- Azim’s seat
- Non-executive, non-independent director of WiproWipro, board release
Timeline
Rishad joins Wipro. Wipro
Azim earmarks about 34% of his Wipro shares for philanthropy. PTI, via The Quint
Wipro says Azim will step down as executive chairman on 30 July, with Rishad to replace him. Gulf News
Rishad becomes executive chairman. Wipro
Wipro’s board reappoints Rishad as executive chairman for five years to 30 July 2029. Wipro, board release
Changelog · last reviewed 10 Nov 2026
- Became a standing file.