Top 25 Richest YouTubers in India 2025 (Updated)

YouTube has evolved from a casual video-sharing site into a global career platform for content creators. Inspired by international icons like MrBeast, the biggest YouTuber in the world, Indian creators are now building million-dollar empires through content creation.

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YouTube, the biggest video-sharing platform in the world, has evolved into a global career platform for content creators, inspiring icons like Mr. Beast, the biggest YouTuber in the world. 

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The wave of this new generation has reached India, where Indian content creators are now building million-dollar empires through content creation. 

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Today, YouTube is not just about views; it's about influence and income. Creators like Bhuvam Bam inspire many Indians to start an unconventional career path on YouTube. 

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So how much does YouTube pay in India? On average, creators earn between ₹30,000 and ₹1.5 lakh per million views. In India, a YouTube channel with 1 million subscribers can earn as much as ₹5 lakh per month when including brand deals and affiliate revenue. 

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You can use the following tool to calculate the income of YouTubers based on views and cost per 1000 views (CPM).

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India is home to some of the biggest digital creators in the world. From comedy sketches and tech reviews to educational content and podcasts, Indian YouTubers are building million-dollar empires online.

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In this blog, we rank the top 15 richest YouTubers in India in 2025, based on net worth, subscriber count, and their primary sources of income.

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List of Richest YouTubers & Their Net Worth

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1. Tanmay Bhat

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Tanmay Bhat, known as the "comedy anarchist turned seasoned storyteller," is currently active in stand-up comedy, podcasting, and satirical content creation. A report claimed his net worth to be Rs 665 crore, estimating views, subscribers, and his podcast, but the AIB co-founder rejected the claim and said that the number is "wildly off."

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• Subscribers: 5.3 million
• Channel Started: 2006
• Videos Uploaded: 1.5K
• Category: Stand-up, sketches, reaction/gaming, podcasts
• Income Sources: YouTube ads, live shows, brand partnerships, podcasts & writing production gigs.

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2. Gaurav Chaudhary (Technical Guruji)

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Gaurav Chaudhary, widely known as Technical Guruji, is the top tech reviewer in India. His straightforward gadget reviews and tech explainers have struck a chord with the Indian masses, making him the most subscribed tech creator in the world at 23.7 million subscribers.

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• Subscribers: 23.7 M
• Channel Started: 2015
• Gaurav Chaudhary (Technical Guruji) Net Worth: ₹356 crore
• Videos Uploaded: 3.9K+
• Category: Tech Reviews
• Sources of Income: YouTube ads, tech brand collaborations, Dubai-based businesses, and personal security ventures.

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3. Samay Raina

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Samay Raina, an Indian stand-up comedian, YouTuber, and host, is known as India's "chess-master-turned-laugh-factory." He rose to prominence as the co-winner of Comicstaan's second season in 2019, blending stand-up comedy with chess streams and a distinctively dark and witty humor, all while maintaining a significant online presence.

• Subscribers: 7.5 million
• Channel Started: 2013
• Videos Uploaded: 939
• Category: Stand-up comedy, live streams (chess + comedy), sketches, podcasts.
• Income Sources: Live tours & stand-up, YouTube ad revenue, sponsorships, paid streaming/collabs.

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4. CarryMinati (Ajey Nagar)

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Ajey Nagar, aka CarryMinati, is the most subscribed solo creator on YouTube with 45.1M subscribers. He started his career with roasting videos and gaming live streams with his unique sense of humour. 

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Once he gained his following, he progressed into rap songs and merchandise lines.

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• Subscribers: 45.1 M
• Channel Started: 2014
• CarryMinati (Ajey Nagar) Net Worth: ₹131 crore
• Videos Uploaded: 200+
• Category: Comedy & Gaming
• Sources of Income: YouTube, Super Chats, brand deals, music releases.

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5. Bhuvan Bam (BB Ki Vines)

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Bhuvan Bam is an actor and a musician. He is known for his one-man character comedy videos on YouTube. 

His channel has a cult following now, with 26.6 subscribers. He is one of the most popular YouTubers in India. He also starred in popular web series like Dhindora and Taaza Khabar.

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• Subscribers: 26.6M
• Channel Started: 2015
• Bhuvan Bam (BB Ki Vines) Net Worth: ₹122 crore
• Videos Uploaded: 200+
• Category: Comedy & Music
• Sources of Income: YouTube, OTT shows, live concerts, music, and endorsements.

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6. Amit Bhadana

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Amit Bhadana is an Indian comedian, writer, actor, director, and YouTuber from Delhi, India. 

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Amit Bhadana became the first creator in India to cross 20M subscribers. He is known for his Hindi comedy skits rooted in Desi culture.

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• Subscribers: 24.6M
• Channel Started: 2017
• Amit Bhadana Net Worth: ₹80 crore
• Videos Uploaded: 100+
• Category: Comedy
• Sources of Income: YouTube ads, live shows, and brand partnerships.

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7. Triggered Insaan

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Nischay Malhan, better known as Triggered Insaan, is a New Delhi-based Indian YouTuber and live streamer known for his commentaries, roasts, and reaction videos on his YouTube channel. 

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His edgy comedy and roasts connected with Gen Z have helped him garner 24.4M subscribers.

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• Subscribers: 24.4M
• Channel Started: 2017
• Triggered Insaan/Nischay Malhan Net Worth: ₹65 crore
• Videos Uploaded: 400+
• Category: Reaction & Comedy
• Sources of Income: YouTube, live events, sponsored content.

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8. Dhruv Rathee

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Dhruv Rathee is an Indian influencer and social media activist based in Berlin, Germany. He is mainly known for his political videos containing fact-checking and explainer content on current affairs.

Dhruv Rathee also founded AI Fiesta, an AI super-app providing leading AI tools through a single, affordable subscription. 

This first startup, a collaboration with TagMango founders, aims to democratize AI. Rathee is also an angel investor, participating in Vested Finance's $12M Series A and STAGE's $2.5M seed funding rounds in 2022.

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• Subscribers: 29.1M
• Channel Started: 2014
• Dhruv Rathee Net Worth: ₹60 crore
• Videos Uploaded: 400+
• Category: Education & Commentary
• Sources of Income: YouTube ads, Patreon, and brand partnerships.

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9. Ranveer Allahbadia (BeerBiceps)

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Ranveer Allahbadia is a fitness coach, podcaster, and entrepreneur. He is the host of The Ranveer Show and cofounder of Monk Entertainment and BigBrainCo.

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• Subscribers: 18.5M (combined)
• Channel Started: 2014
• Ranveer Allahbadia (BeerBiceps) Net Worth: ₹58 crore
• Videos Uploaded: 2K+
• Category: Fitness, Lifestyle, Podcasts
• Sources of Income: YouTube, royalties, Skillhouse platform, and product lines like RAAAZ and Level Mind Body.

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10. Sourav Joshi Vlogs

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Sourab Joshi began his content creation journey by sharing his art and sketches on Facebook. He uploaded his first video on YouTube in July 2017. 

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He is widely considered the No. 1 vlogger in India, loved for his family-centric vlogs and his relatability with the Indian masses.

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• Subscribers: 34.3M
• Channel Started: 2019
• Sourav Joshi Net Worth: ₹50 crore
• Videos Uploaded: 1.5K+
• Category: Daily Vlogs
• Sources of Income: YouTube, sponsorships, and affiliate links.

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11. Amit Sharma, Crazy XYZ.

Amit Sharma, the brain behind Crazy XYZ, is one of those creators who turned childhood curiosity into a full-time empire. 

He’s like the “MrBeast of Desi Science Experiments,” making science fun, crazy, and watch-worthy with a desi twist. What sets him apart is not just experiments, but the way he makes everyday things feel larger than life.

• Subscribers: 23.7 M
• Channel Started: 2017
• Videos Uploaded: 1.4k
• Category: Entertainment & Extreme Challenges
• Sources of Income: YouTube Ads, Brand Collaborations, Merchandise & Sponsorships.

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12. Shruti Arjun Anand

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Shruti is a pioneer in Indian beauty and DIY content. Her relatable lifestyle videos resonate with women across India. 

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She is the second most subscribed member of the Anand family after MyMissAnand.

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• Subscribers: 10.2M
• Channel Started: 2013
• Shruti Arjun Anand Net Worth: ₹45 crore
• Videos Uploaded: 1.2K+
• Category: Beauty & Lifestyle
• Sources of Income: YouTube, brand deals, product collaborations.

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13. FactTechz

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FactTechz, aka Rajesh Kumar, is an Indian YouTuber known for creating informative and educational content on his channel. 

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He is one of India's biggest science and information channels on YouTube, with 19.2M people tuning in to his content.

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• Subscribers: 19.2M
• Channel Started: 2016
• FactTechz Net Worth: ₹45 crore
• Videos Uploaded: 400+
• Category: Science & Tech Facts
• Sources of Income: YouTube ads, sponsored explainers.

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14. Nisha Madhulika

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Nisha Madhulika is an Indian chef, YouTube personality, and restaurant consultant. He is a popular columnist for the Indian Express and the Times of India. 

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Born in Uttar Pradesh, she built a solid following of 14.9M.

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• Subscribers: 14.9M
• Channel Started: 2011
• Nisha Madhulika Net Worth: ₹43 crore
• Videos Uploaded: 2K+
• Category: Cooking
• Sources of Income: YouTube, sponsored content, product lines.

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15. Sandeep Maheshwari

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Sandeep Maheshwari is a renowned motivational speaker, life coach, entrepreneur, and photographer from India. 

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He is the founder & CEO of ImagesBazaar.com, the largest collection of creative Indian images. 

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Sandeep started his channel in 2012, and with his 28.5M following, he is one of the most subscribed YouTubers in India.

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• Subscribers: 28.5M
• Channel Started: 2012
• Sandeep Maheshwari Net Worth: ₹41 crore
• Videos Uploaded: 800+
• Category: Motivation
• Sources of Income: Offline business ventures (ImagesBazaar), public seminars.

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16. Khan Sir (Faizal Khan)

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Patna-based Khan Sir is known for simplifying competitive exam preparation with humour and clarity.

Khan Academy is a popular educational channel started by Faisal Khan that provides free, world-class education through online tools and resources.

The courses also include video lessons, practice exercises, and materials for educators. Trusted by many worldwide, Faisal Khan has amassed a cult following of 24M people.

Khan Sir reportedly declined a Rs 107 crore ed-tech offer, prioritizing affordable, accessible education for all students.

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• Subscribers: 24M
• Channel Started: 2020
• Khan Sir (Faizal Khan) Net Worth: ₹41 crore
• Videos Uploaded: 300+
• Category: Education
• Sources of Income: YouTube, coaching app, Khan GS Research Centre.

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17. Ashish Chanchlani

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Ashish Chanchlani, the "Ulhasnagar underdog," rose to internet stardom as a comedic architect. His impeccable comedic timing and viral content have cemented his legacy as an internet legend.

• Subscribers: 30 million
• Channel Started: 2009
• Videos Uploaded: 162
• Category: Short comedic sketches, characters, and relatable situational comedy. 
• Income Sources: YouTube ads, brand partnerships, acting/film opportunities, merch & sponsored content.

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18. Emiway Bantai

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Emiway Bantai (Muhammad Bilal Shaikh), famously known as the "street-poet rebel," is a Hindi hip-hop artist celebrated for his raw and energetic music. He is now intensifying his focus on both his music and his independent artistic journey, consistently transforming every beat into a powerful statement.

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• Subscribers: 22 million
• Channel Started: 2013
• Videos Uploaded: 340
• Category: Rap & music, music videos, freestyles. 
• Income Sources: Music streams/YouTube ad revenue, shows/gigs, brand deals, music publishing & collaborations

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19. Kabita’s Kitchen (Kabita Singh)

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Kabita Singh is a food blogger and YouTuber from Pune. From 10-minute pressure cooker recipes to the street aloo chaat and the no-oil aloo-palak, she has helped India learn new recipes. 

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Singh focuses on recipes that are quick and use ingredients that are stocked up in most kitchens.

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• Subscribers: 14.4M
• Channel Started: 2014
• Kabita Singh Net Worth: ₹40 crore
• Videos Uploaded: 1.4K+
• Category: Food Recipes
• Sources of Income: YouTube, cookbooks, food brand deals.

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20. Gaurav Taneja (Flying Beast)

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Picture a pilot who live-streams his workouts, home life, and mid-air thoughts—the “Captain of Dad-Vlogs” who brings raw, real, and ripped into your feed.

• Subscribers: 9.27 million
• Channel Started: 2017
• Videos Uploaded: Not specified (but high output across multiple channels)
• Category: Fitness, lifestyle vlogging, family & travel
• Income Sources: YouTube ad monetization, brand endorsements, business ventures (like “Beastlife”).

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21. Round2hell

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Round2hell is an Indian YouTube channel and comedy group consisting of the trio Zayn Saifi, Nazim Ahmed, and Wasim Ahmad from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. 

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They launched their channel in October 2016. The trio is known for producing sketch comedy videos, short films, and science fiction content in Hindi.

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• Subscribers: 35.8M
• Channel Started: 2016
• Round2hell Net Worth: ₹37–80 crore
• Videos Uploaded: 80+
• Category: Comedy Sketches
• Sources of Income: YouTube ads, brand collaborations, and merch sales.

22. Harsh Beniwal

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Think of him as the “Bollywood backup dancer turned sketch king”—his quirks, comic timing, and Delhi-style swag make everyday scenes feel riotously relatable.

• Subscribers: 16.5 million
• Channel Started: May 6, 2015
• Videos Uploaded: 206
• Category: Comedy sketches & entertainment
• Income Sources: YouTube ad revenue, brand partnerships & sponsored content, acting gigs (like Student of the Year 2) .

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23. Nikhil Sharma—Mumbiker Nikhil

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Why he rides & connects: He’s that “pilot turned motovlogging maestro” who makes every ride feel like a mini adventure. From cruising across India to capturing personal moments with cinematic flair, he’s the breeze you actually want in your feed.

• Subscribers: 4 million
• Channel Started: 2013
• Videos Uploaded: Over 2.8K
• Category: Motor vlogging, travel, lifestyle, personal & family vlogs—blending a storytelling spirit with wheels and wanderlust.
• Sources of Income: YouTube Ad Revenue, Brand Collaborations & Sponsorships, Merchandise & Entrepreneurship, Investments & Affiliate Deals.

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24. Prajakta Koli (MostlySane)

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The ultimate "heart-on-sleeve comedian"—turning everyday Indian moments into laugh-out-loud life lessons. She’s that friend who just gets you and makes you giggle.

• Subscribers: 7.2 million
• Channel Started: February 2015
• Videos Uploaded: 1,462
• Category: Comedy vlogs & relatable storytelling
• Income Sources: YouTube ads, acting (Netflix’s Mismatched, Jugjugg Jeeyo), brand endorsements, and novel writing

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25. Mr. Indian Hacker (Dilraj Singh)

Mohanraj Singh, widely recognized as Mr. Indian Hacker, is an acclaimed Indian YouTuber and content creator hailing from Ajmer, Rajasthan. He has earned significant popularity for his captivating and informative videos, which are chaotic must-watch content.

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• Subscribers: 46.9 million
• Channel Started: 2012
• Videos Uploaded: 1.1K
• Category: Experiments, large-scale stunts, viral challenge videos, and family-friendly science entertainment. 
• Income Sources: YouTube ads, brand deals, merch, sponsored videos, and platform partnerships.

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Conclusion

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These top 25 richest Indian YouTubers are not only internet stars but also full-fledged entrepreneurs. Whether it's educational content, humour, cooking, or tech, they've built digital empires that inspire millions.

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If you're dreaming of becoming a creator, this list shows it's possible , with consistency, creativity, and community building.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

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Who is the No 1 vlogger in India?

The No 1 vlogger in India is Sourav Joshi, with over 34 million subscribers on YouTube, making him the country’s most popular daily lifestyle vlogger.

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Who is the most subscribed youtuber in india?

T-series is the most subscribed youtube channel in India with 301M subscribers!