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How did the richest Indians fare in 2011?

Last updated on: June 22, 2012 11:59 IST
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The overall financial wealth of high net worth individuals declined across all regions in 2011, with the exception of the Middle East, according to the World Wealth Report 2012, released by Capgemini and its new partner, RBC Wealth Management.

The 16th annual World Wealth Report finds that the number of HNWIs in Asia-Pacific expanded 1.6 per cent to 3.37 million in 2011, making Asia-Pacific the largest HNWI region for the first time, surpassing North America's HNWI population of 3.35 million.

The number of HNWIs in Asia-Pacific rose, but how did the rich Indians perform?

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How did the richest Indians fare in 2011?

Last updated on: June 22, 2012 11:59 IST
A woman looks at the products on display at a Gucci showroom in Mumbai.

India

Number of HNWIs (2010): 153,000

Number of HNWIs (2011): 125,500

Growth: -18 per cent

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How did the richest Indians fare in 2011?

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A woman walks by a Louis Vuitton luxury boutique at the IFC Mall in Shanghai.

China

Number of HNWIs (2010): 534,500

Number of HNWIs (2011): 562,400

Growth: +5.2 per cent

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How did the richest Indians fare in 2011?

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The Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Bridge is seen from the 90th story of One World Trade Center in New York.

The United States

Number of HNWIs (2010): 3,104,200

Number of HNWIs (2011): 3,067,700

Growth: -1.2 per cent

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How did the richest Indians fare in 2011?

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St Paul's Cathedral is reflected on the facade of the One New Change shopping centre in London.

The United Kingdom

Number of HNWIs (2010): 454,300

Number of HNWIs (2011): 441,300

Growth: -2.9 per cent

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How did the richest Indians fare in 2011?

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Rowers train at dawn on the Yarra River in Melbourne.

Australia

Number of HNWIs (2010): 192,900

Number of HNWIs (2011): 179,500

Growth: -6.9 per cent

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How did the richest Indians fare in 2011?

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Canada

Number of HNWIs (2010): 282,300

Number of HNWIs (2011): 279,900

Growth: -0.9 per cent

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How did the richest Indians fare in 2011?

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Russia

Number of HNWIs (2010): 133,700

Number of HNWIs (2011): 136,400

Growth: +2 per cent

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How did the richest Indians fare in 2011?

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Germany

Number of HNWIs (2010): 923,900

Number of HNWIs (2011): 951,200

Growth: +3 per cent

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How did the richest Indians fare in 2011?

Last updated on: June 22, 2012 11:59 IST
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Brazil

Number of HNWIs (2010): 155,400

Number of HNWIs (2011): 165,000

Growth: +6.2 per cent