The Hinduja family is the richest British family, according to the 2017 British billionaires list by Forbes magazine. Ranked at number 64, the family has a net worth of 19.8 billion US dollars. The family is headed by Srichand and Gopichand Hinduja, two Indian-born British brothers who control the Hinduja Group, a global conglomerate with interests in banking, automotive, oil and gas, and healthcare.
The Hinduja family is closely followed by Jim Ratcliffe, who is ranked at number 18 on the list with a net worth of 32.0 billion US dollars. Ratcliffe is the founder, chairman and majority owner of the chemicals company Ineos, which has operations in more than 20 countries.
At number 65 on the list is the Reuben brothers, David and Simon, with a net worth of 15.3 billion US dollars. The brothers are British-born businessmen of Indian-Jewish descent who have investments in real estate, private equity, and technology.
Rounding out the top 250 are Ian and Richard Livingstone, ranked at number 250 with a net worth of 5.8 billion US dollars. The brothers are British-born businessmen of Indian-Jewish descent who have investments in property, hospitality, and technology.
In addition to the top 250, there are 50 more British billionaires on the list, all of whom have a net worth of at least 1 billion US dollars. Collectively, these 300 British billionaires have a combined net worth of over 250 billion US dollars.
The Hinduja family remains the richest British family, with a net worth of 19.8 billion US dollars. The family has achieved success through its investments in banking, automotive, oil and gas, and healthcare, and is an example of how hard work and dedication can lead to great wealth.
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