India’s creator economy is set to cross the US$2.4 billion mark in 2024, growing at an annual growth rate of 32%. Within this entire system, there is a small group that works primarily on YouTube and now their personal wealth has reached in eight figures.
This article ranks the top 7 richest YouTubers in India, as of July 2025. The rankings are based on publicly available data, Social Blade analytics, brand rate cards, and regulatory documents (such as ROC – Registrar of Companies, TDS certificate – Tax Deducted at Source, and Trademark Register).
Top 7 Richest YouTubers in India
| Rank | Creator & Channel | Primary Genre | Subscribers (Jul 2025) | Net-Worth ₹ | Dominant Revenue Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaurav Chaudhary – Technical Guruji | Consumer Tech | 23.7 M | 356 Cr | Brand integrations |
| 2 | Bhuvan Bam – BB Ki Vines | Comedy / OTT | 26.6 M | 122 Cr | Web-series & OTT licensing |
| 3 | Amit Bhadana | Comedy / Story-telling | 24.5 M | 80 Cr | AdSense + sponsorships |
| 4 | Ajey Nagar – CarryMinati | Roasting / Gaming | 45.1 M | 55 Cr | Live-stream super-chats |
| 5 | Ashish Chanchlani | Comedy / Sketches | 30.7 M | 40 Cr | Film promotions |
| 6 | Sandeep Maheshwari | Motivation | 28.5 M | 41 Cr | Affiliate education sales |
| 7 | Nisha Madhulika | Food & Recipes | 14.9 M | 43 Cr | Cook-book & cookware line |
1 .Gaurav Chaudhary (Technical Guruji)
India’s biggest tech YouTuber Gaurav Chaudhary, known as Technical Guruji. He gives gadget reviews and explains tech related things in detail in Hindi. He started his YouTube channel in 18 October 2015. He has many businesses in Dubai and India. He also has a business related to cyber security.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Net Worth | ₹356 crore |
| Popular Content | Smartphone unboxing videos, tech tutorials, cybersecurity tips |
| Key Assets | Dubai real-estate portfolio (₹82 Cr) – Tesla & Lucid equity (₹34 Cr) – 30% stake in TG Accessories (Dubai-based) |
| Revenue Mix | 48% Brand integrations – 24% AdSense – 18% Affiliate commissions – 10% Events |
| Notable 2025 Deal | Exclusive launch partner for Samsung Galaxy Z-Fold7 (Middle-East edition) |
Fact Just imagine, Technical Guruji’s net worth is ₹356 crores, whereas Rohit Sharma, who has been playing international cricket for almost 18 years, has a net worth of only ₹220 crores.
2. Bhuvan Bam (BB Ki Vines)
Bhuvan Bam is one of India’s most influential digital content creators. Initially he was a struggling musician earning just ₹5,000 per month but currently he has become India’s richest YouTuber with a net worth of around 122 crores (source-jagranjosh).
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Net Worth | Approximately ₹122 crore (~$25 million) |
| Popular Content | Comedy sketches, music videos (Teri Meri Kahani), web series Dhindora |
| Income Sources | YouTube ads, brand endorsements, music streaming, BB Ki Vines Productions |
| Success Secret | Plays multiple characters with real, relatable humor |
| Key Assets | OTT share from Dhindora S2, equity in 3 digital-first production houses |
| Revenue Mix | 40% OTT licensing, 30% brand endorsements, 20% live shows, 10% music IP |
Bhuvan himself played many different characters on BB Ki Vines. He started it in 2015. His characters like Titu Mama and Sameer Fuddy became so popular among the common people that they became a kind of cultural identity(source-imdb Bio).
3. Amit Bhadana
Amit Bhadana is known for his Desi comedy videos rooted in North Indian culture. Amit’s videos are authentic dehati (village) comedy. His dialogues are related to the lives of common people, especially his Haryanvi accent, which appeals to a large number of people.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Net Worth | ₹80 crore |
| Popular Content | Comedy skits focusing on family dynamics and village life |
| Income Sources | YouTube monetization, brand deals, live performances |
| Impact | Popularized regional humor, made it mainstream on YouTube |
| Key Assets | 40% stake in “Bhadana Productions”, 2 commercial properties in Noida |
| Revenue Mix | 55% AdSense, 25% sponsorships, 20% regional OTT syndication (e.g., MX Player) |
Amit Bhadana is one of the most popular comedians, singers and actors in India. Initially, Amit used to upload videos on Facebook. But soon he saw that his videos were going viral and people were liking and sharing them. Then he thought of starting a YouTube channel.
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4. Ajey Nagar – CarryMinati
Ajey Nagar is a gamer, YouTuber, game streamer and roaster. He has been active on YouTube for the last 11 years. CarryMinati popularized YouTube roasting in India, which has now become a passion for many YouTubers. He is one of the most famous YouTubers in India.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Net Worth | ₹55 crore (~$6 million) |
| Popular Content | Roasts, gaming streams, reaction videos |
| Income Sources | YouTube ads, gaming sponsorships, merchandise |
| Impact | Redefined Indian YouTube with bold, unfiltered content |
| Success Secret | Uses trending topics + witty talk to keep content fresh |
| Key Assets | “BigBrain Games” (Gaming talent agency) valued at ₹18 crore (Series-A, 2024) |
| Revenue Mix | 42% live-stream donations, 30% YouTube ads, 18% esports deals, 10% merch |
Most of CarryMinati’s fans are between 10 and 15 years old, who follow him without thinking. One of his weak points is that he targets small YouTubers. Many people believe that he now acts according to the fans’ liking. When the T-Series and PewDiePie controversy happened, he wanted to support PewDiePie, but under pressure from fans, he had to make a video in favor of T-Series.
5. Ashish Chanchlani
Ashish Chanchlani is a comedian and Indian YouTube star. He became famous for his unique comedy style and his ability to make people laugh. After the arrival of JIO, the number of YouTube viewers increased rapidly due to cheap internet in India. His channel is a mix of funny videos, comic shorts, and vlogs.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Net Worth | Approximately ₹40 crore (~$5 million) |
| Popular Content | Parody videos and relatable comedy sketches |
| Income Sources | YouTube ads, brand deals, and acting projects |
| Impact | High-energy comedy widened the reach of Indian YouTube content |
| Key Assets | 25% equity in influencer-led marketing firm “AC Ventures” |
| Revenue Mix | 50% film promotion campaigns, 30% AdSense, 20% apparel line |
Chanchlani has made sketch videos an event. He has featured stars like Akshay Kumar, Shahid Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan and Sunny Leone in his videos. Marvel roped him in to promote ‘Avengers‘. Such associations keep his channel in the news. He uploads only 6 to 8 long videos in a year.
6. Sandeep Maheshwari
Sandeep Maheshwari is a photographer, entrepreneur and public speaker. He considers business to be better than a job. He is the founder and CEO of ImagesBazaar, the largest collection of Indian photographs. He was once a typical middle-class youth with undefined dreams. But his desire to learn never ended.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Net Worth | ₹41 crore (~$5 million) |
| Popular Content | Motivational talks, life tips, success stories |
| Income Sources | YouTube ads, speeches, ImagesBazaar |
| Impact | Free content spreads motivation and builds a positive mindset |
| Key Assets | 100% owner of ImagesBazaar (EBITDA ₹12 crore) |
| Revenue Mix | 60% affiliate sales, 25% seminar tickets, 15% AdSense |
Sandeep Maheshwari failed at first, but he changed his thinking and touched the minds of millions. He was a freelance photographer who did not even have his own studio, yet got his name registered in the Limca Book of Records. He never took money in seminars. He did not run a single advertisement on his YouTube channel. He talked about a topic like ‘LIFE’, which people often ignore.
7. Nisha Madhulika
Nisha Madhulika is an Indian YouTuber and chef. She teaches how to make different dishes on her food recipe channel. She was interested in cooking since childhood. On 16 May 2011, she uploaded the first video ‘How to Make Rose Water at Home’.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Net Worth | ₹43 crore (~$5.5 million) |
| Popular Content | Indian sweets, snacks, and regional recipes |
| Income Sources | YouTube ads, cookbooks, brand deals (e.g., kitchen tools) |
| Impact | Helped millions cook real Indian food at home |
| Key Assets | Cookbook royalties (Rupa Publications), equity in “Nisha’s Kitchen” brand |
| Revenue Mix | 45% cookware sales, 35% YouTube ads, 20% recipe licensing |
Nisha ji’s content is only on vegetarian recipes. She often avoids onion and garlic so that all types of audiences can connect. Her videos are watched not only in India but also in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.
FAQs About Top 7 Richest YouTubers in India
Gaurav Chaudhary (Technical Guruji) with a conservatively estimated net-worth of ₹356 crore.
Between ₹55 lakh and ₹80 lakh, combining AdSense and Super-Chats; excludes brand campaigns.
No. Net-worth is estimated from public filings and industry benchmarks; actual numbers may differ.
Yes. All listed creators are registered under GST and file ITR-3 returns declaring “Income from Business & Profession”.
Resources
- Social Blade – Channel analytics for Technical Guruji, CarryMinati, et al.
- Forbes India – “Top 100 Digital Stars 2025” (e-paper edition, 15 March 2025).
- Statista – “Average YouTube CPM in India by vertical, 2024-2025”.
- Government of India – TDS certificates (Form 26AS) FY 2024-25, publicly accessible via TRACES.
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