India's wealthiest business families are investing in green energy. Their businesses earlier grew through ports, refining, metals, medicines, steel, vehicles and power. Now, they are expanding into solar, wind and other clean energy businesses.
The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026 identifies 10 established groups making this shift. Gautam Adani and his family lead this group with a wealth of ₹9,22,800 crore. Their green businesses include Adani Green Energy and Adani New Industries.
Mukesh Ambani and his family follow with ₹8,63,400 crore, alongside Reliance New Energy. Other groups include Aditya Birla, Torrent, JSW, INOXGFL, RPSG, Mahindra, Welspun and O.P. Jindal.
Their involvement shows how green energy is attracting money from established industries. Ordinary investors also have several ways to participate, depending on their comfort with risk.
How to invest in green energy
One option is buying company shares listed on the NSE or BSE. Power producers such as Adani Green Energy, JSW Energy and NTPC offer exposure. Equipment makers include Inox Wind, Suzlon and solar panel manufacturers. Reliance Industries and Larsen & Toubro are investing in hydrogen and solar manufacturing.
However, individual shares can rise or fall sharply. Changes in rules, land delays and large debts can affect these businesses. Investors choosing this route must be comfortable with price swings.
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