Edtech founder enters Hurun India Rich List 2025 with wealth of ₹14,510 crore; IPO filing under way

Alakh Pandey, co-founder of edtech firm Physics Wallah, has entered the Hurun India Rich List 2025 with a staggering net worth of ₹14,510 crore, marking a 223% rise over the past year. His wealth now surpasses that of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is valued at ₹12,490 crore.

According to Hurun, both Pandey and co-founder Prateek Maheshwari saw their fortunes soar 223% each, with Physics Wallah continuing its rapid expansion from its roots in Allahabad and Ajmer. This surge places Pandey among India’s fastest wealth creators in percentage terms, alongside leaders from sectors such as industrial products and jewellery.

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