By Akanksha
March 20, 2026
According to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), BJP has 6 billionaire MPs out of 99 analysed, or 6%, the highest count but a lower share.
INC has 5 billionaire MPs among 28 analysed, or 18%, showing a higher proportion than BJP despite having a smaller number of total MPs.
YSRCP reports 4 billionaire MPs out of 7 analysed, or 57%, reflecting one of the highest concentrations among parties with multiple members.
NCP has 3 of 4 MPs as billionaires (75%), while BRS reports 2 of 3 (67%), indicating high concentration levels among their Rajya Sabha members.
Independent MPs account for 3 out of 3 as billionaires, resulting in 100% representation among those analysed in the Rajya Sabha dataset.
SHS and Makkal Needhi Maiam each have 1 MP analysed, and both are billionaires, resulting in 100% representation for these parties.
AAP (2 of 10, 20%), SP (1 of 4, 25%), and BJD (1 of 6, 17%) show moderate billionaire presence among their analysed MPs.
TDP (1 of 2, 50%) and IUML (1 of 2, 50%) show balanced shares, while 59 MPs from other parties have none; overall, 31 of 229 MPs are billionaires (14%).