India boasts a staggering 169 billionaires, with Mumbai alone hosting over 66 of these wealthy individuals, including luminaries like Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, and the Jindal family. Naturally, these tycoons have invested in some of the most extravagant properties, each carrying a jaw-dropping price tag. Here’s an insight into the opulent residences owned by billionaires and celebrities across the nation.
Antilia: Mukesh Ambani’s Sky-High Marvel Inspired by 15th-Century Spanish Tales
Cost: Rs 12,000 to Rs 15,000 croresFeatures: 27 floors, health spa, multiple pools, 50-seater theatre, dance studio, ballroom, three helipads, hanging garden, and six car parking floors.
JK House: Gautam Singhania’s Altamount Road Oasis – India’s Second Priciest
JK House, Resident of Raymond group MD, Gautam Singhania (Source: Aaj Tak and Business Today)
Cost: Rs 6,000 croresHighlights: 30-storey residential space, two pools, five parking floors, helipad, spa, gym, home theatre, and more.
Gautam Singhania, the chairman of the Raymond Group, owns the second most expensive home in India. Situated on Altamount Road in Mumbai, this 30-story marvel, valued at approximately Rs 6,000 crores, offers two swimming pools, five floors of parking space, a helipad, spa, gym, and a home theatre, among other amenities.
Jalsa: Amitabh Bachchan’s Legendary Juhu Abode
Inside Jalsa, the home of the Bachchans
Cost: Rs 120 crores (approx.)Note: Gift from director Ramesh Sippy as a token of appreciation for the actor’s performance in Satte Pe Satta in 1982.
Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan’s luxurious abode in Juhu, Mumbai, known as Jalsa, is a popular attraction for fans. Originally a gift from director Ramesh Sippy to Amitabh Bachchan for his stellar performance in Satte Pe Satta (1982), Jalsa is now valued at around Rs 120 crores.
Gulita: Ajay Piramal’s Gift to His Son – A Diamond-Shaped Bungalow in Worli
Cost: Rs 450 crores (approx.)Highlights: Five floors, diamond-shaped design, private pool, underground parking, dining areas, a diamond room, and a temple.
In 2018, businessman Ajay Piramal, chairman of the Piramal Group, gifted a bungalow in Worli, Mumbai, to his son Anand upon his marriage to Isha Ambani. Valued at around Rs 450 crores, Gulita features a diamond-shaped design, a private pool, underground parking, multiple dining areas, a diamond room, and a temple.
Ratan Tata’s Mansion: The Tranquil Sea-Facing Abode in South Mumbai
Cost: Rs 150 croresFeatures: Three floors, seven levels, pool, media room, gym, sun deck, library, lounge section, and parking space for over a dozen vehicles.
Former Tata Group head Ratan Tata’s sea-facing mansion in South Mumbai is worth Rs 150 crores. Spread across three floors with seven levels, the mansion includes a pool, media room, gym, sun deck, library, lounge section, and parking space for over a dozen vehicles.
Abode: Anil Ambani’s Pali Hill Extravaganza
Cost: Rs 5,000 crores (approx.)Highlights: 17 floors, pool, theatre, helipad, and a collection of luxury cars including Rolls Royce, Lexus, Porsche, Audi Q7, and Mercedes GLK350.
Anil Ambani and Tina Ambani’s 17-floor home on Pali Hill in Bandra, Mumbai, is the third most expensive house in India, valued at approximately Rs 5,000 crores. Boasting a pool, theatre, helipad, and housing Anil Ambani’s luxury car collection, including Rolls Royce, Lexus, Porsche, Audi Q7, and Mercedes GLK350.
Mannat: Shah Rukh Khan’s Iconic Six-Storey Marvel in Bandra
Inside Mannat
Cost: Rs 200 crores (approx.)Note: Purchased in 2001, designed by Gauri Khan, adorned with rare artifacts, antiques, and works of M.F. Hussain.
Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic six-storey mansion in Bandra, Mumbai, known as Mannat, has an estimated cost of about Rs 200 crores. Designed by Gauri Khan, the house is adorned with rare artifacts and antiques, attracting fans from around the world.
Jindal House: Naveen Jindal’s Political Oasis in Leafy Lutyens Bungalow Zone
Valued: Between Rs 125-150 croresFeatures: White bungalow housing the entire Jindal family.
Naveen Jindal’s New Delhi residence, valued between Rs 125-150 crores, stands as one of the most expensive houses in the capital. Located in the Leafy Lutyens Bungalow Zone, the white bungalow is the abode of the entire Jindal family.
Jatia House: Kumar Mangalam Birla’s Sea-Facing Splendor in Malabar Hills
Cost: Rs 425 croresHighlights: 30,000 square feet, 20 bedrooms, open courtyard, and garden.
In 2015, Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, secured a sea-facing property in Mumbai’s Malabar Hills for Rs 425 crores. The 20-bedroom space offers uninterrupted sea views with an open courtyard and garden.
Sky Mansion: Vijay Mallya’s Rs 100 Crore Bengaluru Penthouse
Features: 40,000 sq feet, 35-storey high-rise, 360-degree city view, infinity pool, private elevators, and more.
Vijay Mallya’s former residence, Sky Mansion, is a Rs 100 crore penthouse in Bengaluru. Spanning 40,000 sq feet atop a 35-storey high-rise, it features a 360-degree city view, an infinity pool, and private elevators.
Ruia Mansion: Shashi and Ravi Ruia’s Colonial-Style Oasis in New Delhi
Cost: Rs 92 croresFeatures: Colonial-style white mansion on 2.2 acres, plush green lawn, and an accompanying swimming pool.
Owned by brothers Shashi and Ravi Ruia, the Rs 92 crore Ruia Mansion in New Delhi is a colonial-style white mansion spread across 2.2 acres with lush green lawns and an accompanying swimming pool. The Ruias are the founders of the Essar Group, a multinational conglomerate established in 1969.