New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- The Mercedes-Benz Hurun India Wealth Report 2025 highlights the rapid rise of India's wealthy households, which have almost doubled since 2021 to 8,71,700.

These millionaire families, with net worth above Rs.8.5 crore, now form 0.31% of all households. Confidence in India's growth remains high, with 83% optimistic about the next three years.

The surge comes with GDP growth, stock market gains, new billionaires and rising gold prices.

Maharashtra leads with 1,78,600 millionaire households, fuelled by Mumbai's 1,42,000. Delhi has 68,200, and Bengaluru has 31,600.

Stocks, real estate and gold remain top investments while UPI dominates digital payments.

The Mercedes-Benz Hurun India Luxury Consumer Survey 2025 show...