New Delhi: With a wealth of Rs 1161800 crore lakh crore Billionaire Gautam Adani & Family replaced Mukesh Ambani by securing the first spot in the 2024 Hurun India rich list. However away from the public spotlight a businessman from Indore has surprisingly secured the 394th rank emerging as the richest person in the state. Know details here. Going by the 2024 Hurun India Rich List Vinod Agarwals net worth has soared to an impressive ₹7100 crore. This significant increase which is ₹400 crore more than the last year highlights his effective investment and management strategies in the coal sector. It is to be noted that Vinod Agarwals ranking witnessed a dip from 300th last year to 394th this year Agarwal’s wealth continues to grow demonstrating his resilience and strategic insight. Agarwal’s fortune is primarily anchored in the coal industry which has long been the foundation of his business. In contrast to many of his contemporaries who have diversified their portfolios or faced fluctuating fortunes Agarwal has maintained a focused strategy centered on coal enabling him to capitalize on both domestic and international demand. Vinod often called the coal magnate of Indore was a determined young man. Motivated by a desire to enhance his family’s quality of life he began working at an early age taking on various odd jobs and ultimately founded Agarwal Coal in the process. Mr. Vinod Agarwal has over 40 years of business experience. A merit holder who started working at the mere age of fifteen his story is truly inspirational. A growth-oriented visionary with the ability to quickly adapt his organisation to the changing socioeconomic dynamics of the world with his indomitable determination and perseverance Mr. Agarwal has succeeded in taking Agarwal to the pinnacle of success reads the official page of Agarwal Coal. The statement further reads A man with humble roots and an extraordinary vision Mr. Agarwal strongly believes in philanthropy and bettering the society. Social service constitutes a big part of his life. He is passionately spearheading the CSR activities at Agarwal and is also making big strides at the forefront of numerous social activities at the national level. He is also linked to various trusts and NGOs. His initiative ‘Balaji Sewarth Vinod Agarwal Foundation’ has been actively working towards improving lives and empowering societies with projects in healthcare infrastructural development education and environmental protection. The list also ranks Shyamsunder Mundhra of Ujas Energy in second place in Madhya Pradesh with a net worth of ₹3500 crore followed closely by Dinesh Patidar of Shakti Pump who boasts a fortune of ₹3400 crore. However it is Vinod Agarwal’s rise to the top that has garnered the most attention signifying a new era of wealth in Madhya Pradesh.