Reports IndicesTuesday, 17 March 2026·The Hindu
Forbes 2026 list names 35 billionaires under 30, led by AI founders
The Forbes World’s Billionaires List 2026 includes 35 people under 30, with 12 self-made billionaires and 11 from AI ventures.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In 2026, Forbes reported 35 billionaires under the age of 30, with 12 self-made names and a combined wealth of $92.4 billion.
Key specifics
- Surya Midha, aged 22, became the youngest self-made billionaire ever.
- Surya Midha, Brendan Foody and Adarsh Hiremath are each worth $2.2 billion after a funding round that valued Mercor at $10 billion.
- Luana Lopes Lara, aged 29, became the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire.
- Of the 35 billionaires under 30, 23 inherited their fortunes and 12 are self-made.
- According to the list, 11 of the 12 self-made billionaires earned wealth through AI-related ventures.
Exam lens
Question type: reports and indices, wealth rankings, AI entrepreneurship, youngest self-made billionaire; TNPSC may ask the age, company name, valuation and total count under 30.